Samuel W. Sam Keyes,

Government Relations Practice

3.0 (1 reviews)

Ridgeland, Mississippi

44+ years experience

Butler Snow LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

601-948-5711

https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/sam-keyes

Renaissance at Colony Park, Suite 1400, 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, P.O. Box 6010, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Bio

An experienced public finance attorney, Sam focuses his practice on municipal bonds, government relations, economic development incentives, and public and administrative law. An experienced public finance attorney, Sam focuses his practice on municipal bonds, government relations, economic development incentives, and public and administrative law. An experienced public finance attorney, Sam focuses his practice on municipal bonds, government relations, economic development incentives, and public and administrative law.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Mississippi

State Capital

Jackson

Highest Court

Mississippi Supreme Court

Bar Association

Mississippi Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Government Relations Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Government Relations Practice
Recognized: Public Finance Law
Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Bonds/Government Finance

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1981
University of Southern Mississippi, BS, graduated 1976

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Reviews

Amanda Cox

3 months ago

Competent on complex public finance, but communication was inconsistent

I engaged Sam Keyes at Butler Snow to assist our small municipality with a bond issuance for a new public works facility. His deep expertise in public finance law and municipal bonds was immediately apparent. With over four decades of experience, particularly in Mississippi, his knowledge of the legal and procedural landscape is undeniable, and his recognition in areas like government finance is well-earned. The work product was solid, and he successfully navigated the complexities of the transaction. However, the experience was mixed. At times, communication lagged, with responses taking longer than expected, which created some anxiety given our tight timeline. While his advice was always sound when we had his attention, I sometimes felt like a smaller client in a large firm. For straightforward, high-stakes public finance matters, his competence is not in question, but managing client expectations and accessibility could be improved.