Louis Hanner Watson, Jr.
About Louis Hanner Watson, Jr.
Louis Hanner Watson, Jr. is a lawyer based in Oxford, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Louis Hanner Watson, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oxford, Mississippi
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: The Watson Law Firm PLLC
Education: University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Oxford, MS
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