M.O. Eckel III was raised in Millington and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis. Following in his father’s footsteps, Mr. Eckel pursued a career in healthcare as a physical therapist after earning Master and Doctorate degrees from Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA.

While running a successful outpatient physical therapy clinic in Atoka, Mr. Eckel decided to pursue a career in the legal profession. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, he also earned the position of Articles Editor on the Law Review and was a member of the Moot Court Board.

Mr. Eckel strives to treat each client with the care and attention that he used during his twenty plus years in the healthcare field. M.O. and his wife, Audrey, have lived in Tipton County since their marriage in 1992. They enjoy spending time with their five children, two daughters-in-law and grandchildren, M.O. the fifth, Case Brantley, and Eleanor.

EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, Mississippi College School of Law, 2014
DPT, Des Moines University, 2003
MSPT, Des Moines University, 1992
BPS, Rehabilitation Clinical Management, 1989
AAS, Shelby State Community College, 1988