About William

William Cruse constructed a methodical trail into regulation that started in the sciences. He studied chemistry at Pearl River Community College before earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mississippi College in 2005. He then finished his legal education at Mississippi College School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2009.

After law school, Cruse took a conventional route through the nearby legal network. He served as a regulation clerk at Ferguson & Fike in 2007 whilst still completing his research. That early experience ended in his first role as a lawyer at The Cruse Legal Firm in 2009, where he began handling a range of things for clients within the area.

In 2010 he stepped temporarily outdoor the legal field to serve as Director of Youth Ministries at St. James Episcopal Church. The role put him in a management role in the community and added a diverse set of duties to an otherwise court-oriented resume.

Cruse returned to personal practice and in 2015 joined Patch & Bryan, PLLC as an associate. Around that point he additionally became active in local bar work, becoming a member of the Pearl River County Bar Association in 2015. He has held bar membership since 2009, maintaining ties to the county legal community as he moved between roles.

In 2017 he opened his own company, Picayune Law, PLLC. As proprietor, he has overseen client matters and the day-to-day operations of a small practice. He is licensed to practice in Mississippi and earlier than the Federal Circuit. He additionally earned ALTA Best Practices certification, a credential associated to title services and requirements used in real estate and closing work.

Cruse’s career mixes court and network experience. He has worked as a regulation clerk, practiced as a lawyer in an eponymous firm, served as an associate in a regional firm, and released his own practice. The church leadership position adds a detail of local civic involvement that runs alongside his legal work.

He keeps his workplace at Picayune Law, PLLC and continues to symbolize clients locally. He holds ALTA Best Practices certification and practices in things associated with title and actual property services in addition to general civil matters.

Education

Mississippi College School of Law

J.D. (2009)

2006

Mississippi College

B.S. (2005) | Chemistry

2003

Pearl River Community College

Chemistry

2001

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Owner

Picayune Law, PLLC
2017

Associate

Patch & Bryan, PLLC
2015

Director of Youth Ministries

St. James Episcopal Church
2010

Lawyer

The Cruse Legal Firm
2009

Law Clerk

Ferguson & Fike
2007

Accepted Jurisdictions

Mississippi
Federal Circuit

Certifications & Awards

ALTA Best Practices Certified

ALTA

Professional Associations

Pearl River County Bar Association

2015 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 1016 Sixth Ave., STE A PO Box 878 Picayune MS 39466