Rooted in the Community. Focused on Your Future.
For more than 25 years, Lowery, Payn, Leggett & Bellipanni, CPAs (“LPLB”) has proudly served individuals, businesses, and governments and nonprofits across Southwest Mississippi and the surrounding region. Founded in 2000 as Patrick E. Lowery & Associates, our firm began with a vision of offering high-quality, personalized accounting services with a local touch. As our practice has grown, so too has our commitment to building strong relationships and adapting to the evolving needs of our clients.
Today, with offices in Brookhaven and Monticello, MS, LPLB provides a full suite of services, including:
- Tax planning and preparation
- Financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and preparations
- Small business accounting and bookkeeping
- Payroll processing and compliance
- Estate and trust planning
- Financial consulting for individuals and businesses
At LPLB, we believe in being more than just accountants. We’re advisors, problem-solvers, and long-term partners to the people and organizations we serve. Whether you’re managing a small business, overseeing complex business or organizational finances, or planning for the next stage of life, our team is here to support you with dependable guidance and responsive service.
Our Team
Our leadership team includes Patrick “Pat” Lowery, Sharon Payn, and James Bellipanni, who bring a range of expertise and a shared dedication to integrity, professionalism, and client success. We are proud of our talented staff of over 15 individuals, each of whom plays a vital role in delivering outstanding service every day.
Here for the Long Haul
We know our region because we live and work here, too. Our roots in Mississippi ground us, and our passion for helping others grow drives us. At LPLB, we’re not just preparing returns or compiling reports—we’re building relationships and helping our clients thrive.