The Mississippi State Oil & Gas Board recently re-elected Gulf Coast attorney Jimmy Heidelberg as its Vice Chair. Heidelberg will continue to represent the Mississippi State Oil & Gas Board before the Mississippi Legislature and serve as liaison with state agencies – including the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).

“Mississippi’s oil and gas sector has been rated number one in the world for investment and this could not have been achieved without pro business legislation and leadership from people like Jimmy Heidelberg,” said Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant. “Like myself, Jimmy understands the balance needed for a sensible forward-thinking energy policy and regulatory climate. I’m gratified to hear of Jimmy’s election as Vice Chairman and know that he will continue to serve the people of Mississippi well in this capacity.”

The Fraser Institute recently ranked Mississippi as the world’s most attractive spot for oil and gas investment. The Fraser Institute is an independent public policy research and education organization headquartered in Canada with a global network of 75 think tanks. For the full story on Mississippi’s number one ranking, click here.

“It is an honor to continue serving Mississippi,” said Jimmy Heidelberg. “The kind remarks from the Lieutenant Governor, and this tremendous ranking by The Fraser Institute shows the significant work of this Board. I thank the Board for my re-election and look forward to continuing our good work for the people of Mississippi.”

Heidelberg is a lifelong resident of Pascagoula. He has practiced law in Pascagoula since his admission to the Mississippi Bar in January 1978. He represents several Mississippi governmental agencies and political subdivisions. Heidelberg is an approved attorney for the Mississippi Tort Claims Board. In 2003, he received the Mississippi State Bar Distinguished Service Award.

Heidelberg, Steinberger, Colmer & Burrow, P.A. (HSCB) is headquartered on the Gulf Coast in Pascagoula, the industrial heart of Mississippi. HSCB also maintains a Jackson office providing the firm the ability to provide its clients with a greater range of legal services.

HSCB maintains a core focus on civil defense including medical malpractice, products liability and business litigation along with substantial expertise in governmental law, commercial law, real estate and bankruptcy. HSCB represents clients over the entire state of Mississippi, South Alabama and the entire Gulf Coast region.