Watkins & Eager PLLC

49 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law Commercial Finance Law Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Land Use and Zoning Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Jackson, MS.

Biography

Roger W. Williams was admitted to the Mississippi bar in 1996. His experience spans from corporate to commercial lending and finance, and real estate. Roger is a transactional attorney with an emphasis on the acquisition and sale of commercial real estate, construction projects and commercial lending. He provides extensive representation to commercial lenders, developers and builders. Roger has served as Borrower's Counsel for various multi-family projects, Title Agent for numerous multi-family and other commercial projects, Purchaser’s Counsel for various drugstore and retail projects and Lender’s Counsel for numerous church construction projects and refinances. He is a member of several professional and civic organizations, and is currently listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA.

Publications And Honors

  • The Best Lawyers in America (2009, Real Estate Law)
  • Chambers USA—America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2009, Real Estate Law)
  • Phi Kappa Phi

    Education

    • Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, University of Mississippi
    • Juris Doctor: University of Mississippi

      Professional And Community Involvement

      • American Bar Association
      • Mississippi Bar Association
      • Hinds County Bar Association
      • Parkway Hills United Methodist Church
    Watkins & Eager PLLC

    49 Best Lawyers awards

    Watkins & Eager PLLC logo

    Overview

    • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1996

    • Hinds County Bar Association - Member
    • Mississippi Bar - Member
    • Amercian Bar Association - Member
    • Hinds County Bar Association - Member
    • Mississippi Bar - Member
    • Amercian Bar Association - Member
    • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1996

    Client Testimonials

    Awards & Focus

    Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    • Real Estate Law, Jackson, MS (2026)
    • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Jackson, MS (2019)
    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Commercial Finance Law
    • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
    • Land Use and Zoning Law
    • Real Estate Law
    Additional Areas of Practice:
    • Project Finance Law
    • Timber Law
    Special Focus:
    • Commercial
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Foreclosures
    • Residential
    • Tax Certiorari
    • Transactions
    Awards:
    • Chambers USA -- Real Estate Law

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