Walter G. "W. G." Watkins, Jr. 20YEARSAWARDED

Walter G. "W. G." Watkins, Jr.

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Environmental Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Walter G. "W. G." Watkins, Jr.
Walter G. "W. G." Watkins, Jr.
Jackson, MS
Works at
Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP

29 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Walter G. Watkins, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Environmental, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Walter G. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi

Best Lawyers has recognized Walter G. Watkins, Jr. since 2010. 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 Walter G. Watkins, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP

29 Best Lawyers awards

Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1979

Client Testimonials

Walter Watkins is a pre-eminent lawyer in this field, but willing to work with the client to meet needs of disparate corporate interests such as law department, business, accounting, tax, etc.

W.G. Watkins is client-oriented and understands the strategy of getting to a resolution. He works well at establishing a coordinated defense and leading defense groups. He is very capable of trying a case where appropriate and is a well-seasoned litigator.

I have known and worked with "WG" for 18 years. He is a leader in any litigation he is involved in. He communicates clearly and is effective in setting strategy. He is effective in any area of the country. He has been innovative in developing strategies in several large litigations. He is well respected among his peers and by many other clients with whom I am familiar. He is characterized by his intellect and integrity.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Environmental, Jackson, MS (2016)
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
  • Asbestos
  • Class Actions
  • Environmental
  • Personal Injury
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Product Liability
  • Toxic Tort

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