Mary W. Van SlykeShareholder

Primary Office

1319 26th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501

Phone

228.678.1010
228.864.9160 (fax)

Professional Profile

Mary Van Slyke is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Gulfport (MS) office. She is admitted to practice in both Mississippi and Tennessee. She is also admitted to practice in the US District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and the US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Mary focuses her practice on defending matters involving premises liability, medical malpractice and personal injury.

Mary graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor from University of Mississippi School of Law. While there she served as Student Body Elections chairman and on the Moot Court Board.

Mary, a mother of three, grew up in Hattiesburg (MS). Her hobbies include going to her children’s sporting events, boating and spending time with her husband.

Practice Areas

Admitted to Practice

Mississippi

Tennessee

US District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi

US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Education

BS, University of Alabama

JD, University of Mississippi School of Law

Affiliations

American Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Harrison County Bar Association

Mississippi Bar Association

Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association

Tennessee Bar Association

News

Carr Allison Earns Best Law Firm Recognition for 2026

Carr Allison again has been named one of the Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers® for 2026.  This recognition is based solely on peer review from leading lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice areas. Congratulations to our attorneys who continue to dedicate so much time and effort to provide our clients […]

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Wells Serves as Moderator for a Judicial Panel at Approach the Bench CLE Seminar

Carr Allison Shareholder Judson W. Wells, Sr. recently served as a moderator for a judicial panel discussion at the Approach the Bench CLE held by the Mobile Bar Association. Two judicial panels consisting of 12 federal, state and municipal judges discussed a number of topics relating to serving as a […]

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Miller and Muhonen Obtain Dismissal

Chancey Miller and Stephen Muhonen of our Chattanooga (TN) office succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of a significant security case for a retail client. In a case where a convenience store employee was assaulted while confronting a shoplifter, allegations were that the retailer failed to provide proper security which was an […]

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