DUSTIN THOMAS UNDERSTANDS PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

He considers himself easy to talk to, an important trait for Mississippi residents dealing with serious legal problems. In fact, the founder of the Law Offices of Dustin N. Thomas, PLLC, doesn't talk like a lawyer.

He did not even start his professional career as a lawyer. His first "real job" involved cutting steel with a torch at a local shipyard recognized as the largest employer in Mississippi. From there, he served as a police officer for 10 years before returning as a security officer to the shipyard.

Each experience and career exposed him to a variety of individuals. Some were fellow blue-collar co-workers. Others were people under investigation for criminal activity.