Robert B. Ireland III

Robert B. Ireland III

Jackson, MS recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Watkins & Eager PLLC

49 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Commercial Litigation Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation - Construction Litigation - Labor and Employment Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Jackson, MS.

Biography

Robert B. Ireland, III, was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2002 and is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Mississippi and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Robert has handled and assisted with all aspects of litigated matters, through trial and appeal, in both state and federal courts and also in arbitration proceedings. He has also appeared before municipal and county authorities on numerous zoning related matters. Robert has extensive litigation experience in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, employment discrimination (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA), construction, and zoning applications/disputes and also handles other general and commercial litigation matters. Before joining Watkins & Eager in 2003, Robert served as law clerk for United States District Judge Sharon L. Blackburn, Northern District of Alabama.
Watkins & Eager PLLC

49 Best Lawyers awards

Watkins & Eager PLLC logo

Overview

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 2003

  • Mississippi, 2002

  • United States District Court
  • Mississippi, 2002
  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 2003
  • United States District Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Jackson, MS (2026)
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Jackson, MS (2024)
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Jackson, MS (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Community Association Law
  • Construction Law

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