Glenn F. Beckham

Joseph G. Baladi was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2000 and the Mississippi Bar in 2001. Since joining Watkins & Eager, Joe's experience has included numerous pharmaceutical litigations, medical malpractice bench and jury trials, and product liability trials. Joe's involved in several professional organizations and serves as co-chair of Watkins & Eager's Mass Tort and Repetitive Exposure practice group. Joe regularly speaks and presents on the subjects of science at trial, Daubert i...

L. CARL HAGWOOD (Carl) was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1941. He received a B.A. from Millsaps College and his Juris Doctorate with distinction from the University of Mississippi in 1968. A member of Phi Alpha Delta and the Editorial Board of the Mississippi Law Journal, Mr. Hagwood served as a Law Clerk to Judge Claude F. Clayton, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and also as the Bond Attorney for the State of Mississippi. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Ameri...

Paul has extensive experience in tax controversy matters. He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel.

Thomas P. Welch, Jr. is an attorney with Sumrall & Welch PLLC in Jackson, Mississippi, where his practice focuses on Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense . He represents individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges in state and federal courts throughout Mississippi. Mr. Welch graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1999 with degrees in English and History. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2002 and was admitte...

LaToya Merritt, a community leader and experienced litigator, aims to assist her clients make the best decisions whether that includes taking a case to trial or working to resolve a case through alternative resolutions. She has been recognized by a number of media outlets as an active and engaged member of the Jackson community through devoting her time to volunteer with Mississippi organizations. For nearly 20 years, LaToya has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment with a...

Shauncey H. Ridgeway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Shauncey H. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Shauncey H. Ridgeway since 2026. 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 Shauncey H. Ridgeway is held by other lawyers.

Ron's practice is focused on commercial lending, debt financing, and real estate development. He served as seller’s counsel in connection with sale of $92,000,000 commercial office complex.

Michael Gwin was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1986. His experience ranges from commercial litigation, complex litigation and appellate advocacy to tort and general litigation, product liability and professional malpractice litigation. Michael is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America since 2006.

Nick Norris is an employment law attorney with Nick Norris PA in Gluckstadt, Mississippi. He represents individuals in employment-related matters across Mississippi, advising clients on issues involving workplace rights, employee benefits, and labor and employment disputes. Mr. Norris handles a wide range of Employment Law - Individuals matters, including wrongful termination , age discrimination , wage and hour disputes involving Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims, whistleblower and reta...

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.