Environmental Law Natural Resources Law
Betty Ruth Fox
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Betty Ruth Fox is Counsel with Watkins & Eager focusing in the areas of environmental law and bankruptcy. From 1993 to 2002, Betty Ruth was a Senior Attorney with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and worked in regulation and enforcement in every MDEQ Program Area, coordinating with appropriate federal, state and local agencies and/or governing authorities. Beginning in 2002, Betty Ruth worked as a Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice/U. S. Trustee Program in civil bankruptcy enforcement.
Overview
- Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 1988
- Millsaps College, BBA, graduated 1980
- Mississippi, Mississippi Bar
- Mississippi, Mississippi Bar
- Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 1988
- Millsaps College, BBA, graduated 1980
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Environmental Law, Jackson, MS (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Environmental Law
- Natural Resources Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Water Law
Awards:
- Mid-South Super Lawyers (2013 - 2014, Environmental)
- Listed in Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Envronmental Law, 2013-2014
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, 2013-2015
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