Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Litigation - Environmental Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP

27 Best Lawyers awards

Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1978
  • University of Mississippi, graduated 1972
  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1978
  • University of Mississippi, graduated 1972

Client Testimonials

Fred Krutz is an excellent lawyer - one of the best.

Thomas Tardy (Maron Marvel Bradley & Anderson LLC)

Fred Krutz is trial ready for a multitude of toxic tort matters, has a strong presence in the court room, and can convince even the most stubborn to see his position.

Patricia Bligh (Chubb & Son Inc.)

Warren, NJ

Fred Krutz is a true standout in the world of product liability trial lawyers. He is very responsive and practical.

Michael P. Bradley (Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney)

San Francisco, CA

Fred Krutz is very adept at strategic planning and was the originator and head litigator for the strategy which eliminated Silica Mass Tort.

Tom Enger (Clemco Industries)

Washington, MO

Fred Krutz is client-oriented and understands the strategy of getting to a resolution. He works well at establishing a coordinated defense and leading defense groups. He is very capable of trying a case where appropriate and is a well-seasoned litigator.

Fred Krutz is a great trial attorney and has strong presence in the court room. He is reasonable and gives sound advice in turbulent and calm times.

I've worked with Fred for over 20 years. He is a leader in any litigation he is involved in. He communicates clearly and is effective in setting strategy. He is effective in any area of the country. He has been innovative in developing strategies in several large litigations. He is well respected among his peers and by many other clients with whom I am familiar. He is characterized by his intellect and integrity.

Fred Krutz is the total package -- incredibly smart, practical, wonderful to work with, well-known by judges and attorneys, and a talented trial lawyer. He is the first person I would think of if someone asked for a referral to a Mississippi attorney in a complex matter. In fact, if someone asked for a referral for complex litigation in a state other than Mississippi, Fred still would be at the top of the list.

Maureen Middleton (Primierica Insurance Co)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Environmental, Jackson, MS (2022)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2018)
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2015)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2015)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Jackson, MS (2014)
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
  • Toxic Tort

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