George R. Fair was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1973. He has a general civil practice of both business and litigated matters, primarily in the banking, commercial lending and finance, corporate, public utilities, construction, fidelity and surety areas. George is a former President of the Mississippi Bar and an active member in several professional organizations.
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George R. Fair
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Recognized Since:1987
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Recognized in:Administrative / Regulatory LawBusiness Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)...
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Location:The Emporium Building400 East Capitol StreetP.O. Box 650Jackson, MS 39205-0650
George R. Fair was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1973. He has a general civil practice of both business and litigated matters, primarily in the banking, commercial lending and finance, corporate, public utilities, construction, fidelity and surety areas. George is a former President of the Mississippi Bar and an active member in several professional organizations.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of Mississippi , BA, graduated 1971
Bar Admissions:
- Mississippi, Mississippi Bar
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law, Jackson, MS (2015)
- Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2014)
- Corporate Law, Jackson, MS (2013)
- Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2012)
- Banking and Finance Law, Jackson, MS (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Utilities Law
Awards:
- Mid-South Super Lawyers (2010-2014, Banking; 2012-2013, Top 50 Mississippi)
- Chambers USA (2009-2014, Corporate/Commercial; Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance)
- American Bar Foundation, Fellow
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Jackson, Mississippi Lawyer of the Year (2014, Financial Services Regulation Law; 2015 Administrative / Regulatory Law)
- The Best Lawyers in America® (2009-2015, Administrative/Regulatory Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation - Banking & Finance, Utility Law)
- Mississippi Bar Foundation, Fellow
Firm Details
Watkins & Eager PLLC
https://www.watkinseager.com
Headquarters
The Emporium Building
400 East Capitol Street
P.O. Box 650
Jackson, MS 39205-0650
(601) 965.1900
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