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Lonnie Johnson The council authorized Mayor Johnny Magee to sign an engagement letter with Phelps Dunbar LLP to represent the city. According to the order, the city âhas been named in a lawsuit that involves labor law issues and requires the services of an attorney that specializes in labor law practice.â Todd Butler of Phelps Dunbar will represent the city in the case Lonnie Johnson v. City of Laurel, Mississippi. A copy of the lawsuit was not obtained before going to press Wednesday. Lonnie Johnson is a lieutenant who was recognized in a ceremony in the City Council Chambers in August for achieving that promotion. He has been with the LFD for 26 years and his brother Billy is a division chief with the Jackson Fire Department. ....