Civil Litigation

The primary purpose of the Civil Litigation Division is to provide professional legal representation to the State of Mississippi, its agencies, officials, and employees in matters related to civil litigation in state and federal courts. The Civil Litigation Division also defends local district attorneys and judges when those officials are sued. The civil actions include a wide range of constitutional issues, Title VII employment matters, voting rights, prisoner cases, contracts, 1983 actions for damages, suits for injunctions, audit demands, ethics issues, and many other matters which can arise from the various functions of State government.

Anna Morris serves as Director of Civil Litigation. She was admitted to the bar in 2016 and joined the Division in 2026. Before joining the Division, Anna was a partner at Butler Snow LLP. In private practice, Anna defended municipalities, counties, and private correctional institution clients in negligence matters and alleged constitutional claims, and also represented product manufacturers in breach of warranty, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation. Anna has litigated cases in state and federal courts across the United States, including jury and bench trials.

Prior to practicing law, Anna served as Director of External Relations for the Mississippi State Medical Association and as Associate Manager of Communication for the Mississippi Development Authority.

She is a proud native of Alcorn County, where her family has lived for 7 generations. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University and summa cum laude graduate of Mississippi College School of Law. Anna, husband Hunter, and their daughter live in the Fannin community of Rankin County and attend Pinelake Church.