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George R. Fair

Watkins & Eager PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    1987
  • Recognized in:
    Administrative / Regulatory Law
    Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)...
  • Website:
    https://www.watkinseager.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (601) 965.1900
  • Location:
    The Emporium Building
    400 East Capitol Street
    P.O. Box 650
    Jackson, 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.
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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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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
 

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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
2 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Alabama

Alabama

Birmingham, AL

Saks Building, Suite 300

1904 First Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

United States

(205) 598.2100

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