Derek Hopson is a highly qualified and competent attorney, whose commitment to his clients is matched by few.  He is committed to fighting on behalf of his clients, whether the opponent is a single individual or a large corporation.  His firm, located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, has a powerful network of resources and associations despite its small-town feel.  Mr. Hopson handles both small and large, complex cases, working diligently and tenaciously to bring redress and give back to clients the monies that have been taken from them.  Aside from litigation, he continues to provide consultation and counsel to small governmental entities and companies.

In 1996, Mr. Hopson earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi after acquiring his B.S.B.A. degree in accounting at the University of Southern Mississippi.  He has been admitted to practice in the State of Mississippi as well as in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Active in the legal arena and local community, Mr. Hopson is a member of a number of prestigious organizations, including the Mississippi Bar Association, the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), the Magnolia Bar Association, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  He is a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church with his wife and their children.

His success as an attorney has won Mr. Hopson the respect of many in the community.  He was featured and quoted in the admission catalog of the University of Mississippi School of Law.  He is among the premier solo and small firm practitioners in Mississippi, and particularly in the Mississippi Delta.

Dewayne Hopson Jr. is a dedicated and highly capable attorney whose commitment to his clients is evident in every case he handles. He represents individuals who have been seriously injured due to negligence, unsafe conditions, or corporate misconduct, and he approaches each matter with the determination to secure meaningful justice and maximum compensation. Whether advocating for a single client or navigating complex, multi-party litigation, Mr. Hopson brings a steady, client‑focused approach grounded in preparation, integrity, and tenacity.

Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Hopson spent years assisting on personal injury cases, gaining firsthand experience with the challenges injured clients face and the strategies required to overcome them. Now, as lead counsel, he is proud to stand on the front line—guiding clients through difficult circumstances and fighting to protect their rights. His practice is rooted in the belief that every client deserves strong advocacy, clear communication, and a lawyer who will not back down in the pursuit of justice.