Barry K. Cockrell

David Ayers was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1983 and is admitted to all state and federal courts in Mississippi and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also has handled cases in a number of other states under pro hac vice privileges. David's experience includes commercial litigation, premises litigation and general personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment and recreational product litigation. His cases of ...

Eric Toney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Eric practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Toney since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eric Toney is held by other lawyers.

Bill Creel was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and has been licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi since 1990. Bill has litigated matters in state and federal courts. Bill has a varied litigation practice involving, among other things, personal injury defense, premises liability and insurance coverage matters. Bill and his wife are proud parents of three boys. The Creels attend Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church.

Roger Williams is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Roger is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on the acquisition, leasing, and sale of commercial real estate, construction projects, and commercial lending. He represents developers in all phases of the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of various kinds of commercial properties, including apartment complexes, office buildings, shopping centers, and build-to-suit retail projects. In a...

Since joining Watkins & Eager in 1991, Walter's practice has included both federal and state court litigation in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, medical malpractice, general product liability, and personal injury. Walter has served as lead trial counsel in numerous product liability and medical malpractice cases in both state and federal courts and has tried multiple cases to verdict. Walter chairs the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device and Alternative Dispute Re...

Will Manuel focuses his practice primarily on commercial and employment litigation. He has handled various disputes for both large and small businesses in both Mississippi and other jurisdictions. Will's clients include numerous manufacturers and commercial interests as well as various insurance and financial services companies. He has worked to defend these clients in both MDL litigation and individual actions brought in Mississippi. Will also has experience in advising businesses on issues ...

James L. Banks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James L. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized James L. Banks since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James L. Banks is he...

Lynn Thompson has practiced extensively in construction law and litigation, government contracts and procurement (federal state, and local) law, grants law, commercial litigation and transactions, and business consulting for over 26 years. Lynn is deeply skilled in these areas of practice—as counsel for plaintiffs and defendants—and has successfully represented prime contractors, subcontractors, private and public owners, and suppliers in scores of lawsuits, arbitrations, bid prot...

Steve Rosenblatt focuses his practice on bankruptcy, restructuring and commercial litigation. He has a wealth of experience serving as debtor’s counsel in Chapter 11 cases and is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy.

Mark A. Chinn of Jackson, Ms, has practiced law for 48 years and operates a Mississippi statewide practice, specializing in family law. Mark has been the husband of Cathy for 48 years and they have four daughters and five grandchildren. Mark has been Chair of the Mississippi Bar Family Law Section twice, served on the ABA Family Law Section Council, and has enjoyed long time service on the ABA Family Law Section Publications Board. He is the author of four ABA books on family law: The Divorce...