Jason Ruiz

Jason Ruiz is a Senior Trial Attorney and proud to be a partner at Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC. Jason has been a licensed attorney since 2005 and is known for building strong bonds with his clients, seeking fair and just outcomes, and advocating fiercely on their behalf.

He handles mostly personal injury cases and consistently obtains great results, in and out of court. He leads with his work ethic, tenacity, and passion for his craft. He loves what he does and measures success by his clients’ satisfaction. He devotes himself to proper preparation and believes it is a lawyer’s calling to help others in their times of trouble and need.

Jason is married to Madelon McCrory Ruiz of Ocean Springs and is the proud father of five daughters: Olivia, Isabel, a pair of twins named Tinsley and Kennedy, and Stevie Jo.

With roots that trace back eight generations on the Gulf Coast region, Jason’s commitment to his clients runs as deep as his family history. He is proud to be a part of a legacy of resilience and strength, values that inform his approach to every case on.

Jason is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mississippi Association for Justice, and recognized as a “Super Lawyers Rising Star.” Jason is a graduate of Ole Miss Law, Trinity College Dublin (M.Phil.), and William Carey College (BA and BS). Jason is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Mississippi.

Notable Settlements Over the Last Few Years

$7,075,000: Private and confidential settlement.
$1,000,000: Motorcycle accident in Gulfport; ankle injury requiring multiple surgeries. Policy limits settlement, June 2023.
$1,000,000: Pedestrian struck by box truck in George County, resulting in leg amputation. Policy limits settlement, October 2018.
$600,000: Wrongful death in Hancock County involving a disabled, unlit 18-wheeler trailer on I-10. Liability was hotly disputed; proved dangerous condition through 911 and body cam evidence. Settlement February 2023.
$500,000: Back surgery case in federal court, Harrison County. Pre-existing history, but wreck significantly aggravated condition. Settlement August 2022.
$310,000: Policy limits, Jackson County, fractured jaw and dental injuries. February 2023.
$300,000: Hancock County, fractured jaw, facial lacerations, aggravation of spine conditions. Extensive therapy and injections. September 2023.
$300,000: Degloving hand injury, box truck in gas station parking lot, Harrison County. November 2022. Key evidence: surveillance video preserved.
$296,000: Pearl River County, knee injury requiring multiple surgeries. Early MRI misread as normal; later proved ligament damage and progressive failure. Settlement September 2022.
$268,000: Jackson County, fractured wrist requiring surgery. Collision on Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. December 2022.
$250,000: Biloxi, MS, back injury requiring injections and therapy. Settled March 2024.
$250,000: Harrison County, aggravation of neck and back conditions. April 2023.
$205,000: Bulldozer struck client’s truck, Jackson County. Permanent aggravation of back condition. This case languished for years under the guidance of another attorney. It resolved within 90 days of hiring me to my client’s satisfaction. January 2024.
$200,000: Policy limits, DUI driver on Ocean Springs-Biloxi bridge. Serious internal and leg injuries. January 2025.
$195,000: Harrison County, permanent aggravation of pre-existing back condition. March 2023.
$185,000: Knee injury, Hancock County. September 2023.
$132,000: Harrison County, spinal injuries. May 2023.
$130,000: Struck while doing yard work near road, leg and hip injuries. Settled June 2024.
$130,000: Minor child, facial injuries. Policy limits, pro-rata recovery. May 2024.
$150,000: Policy limits, pro-rata, Harrison County, neck and back injuries. September 2022.
$150,000: Harrison County, permanent aggravation of pre-existing conditions. July 2022.
$125,000: Aggravation of pre-existing back condition, Gulfport, MS. Multiple injections and therapy. February 2024.
$100,000: Policy limits, pro-rata, Harrison County, back injury. May 2024.
$100,000: Policy limits, Hancock County, shoulder injury. April 2024.
$100,000: Policy limits, Harrison County, soft tissue injuries. August 2023.
$100,000: Policy limits, Hancock County, back injuries. June 2023.
$100,000: Policy limits, Jackson County, soft tissue injuries. January 2023.
$100,000: Policy limits, Harrison County, back injury. September 2022.
$100,000: Policy limits, Harrison County, spinal soft tissue injuries. September 2022.
$90,000: Harrison County, soft tissue injuries with abrasions. Settled October 2024.