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Walter G. Watkins, Jr.

Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Litigation - Environmental
    Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants...
  • Website:
    http://www.formanwatkins.com
  • Location:
    210 East Capitol Street, Suite 2200
    Jackson, MS 39201-2375
"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."
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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 for work in:

  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Areas of Expertise:

  • Asbestos
  • Class Actions
  • Environmental
  • Personal Injury
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Product Liability
  • Toxic Tort
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"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."

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Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP
http://www.formanwatkins.com
 
Headquarters
210 East Capitol Street, Suite 2200
Jackson, MS 39201-2375
(601) 960.8600
5 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Louisiana

Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 2100

New Orleans, LA 70139-6001

United States

(504) 799.4383

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Michigan

Michigan

Livonia, MI

Powerscourt, Suite 314

17199 North Laurel Park Drive

Livonia, MI 48152-7904

United States

(734) 591.0454

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New Jersey

New Jersey

Red Bank, NJ

328 Newman Springs Road

Red Bank, NJ 07701-5685

United States

(732) 852.4400

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Texas

Texas

Houston, TX

4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 940

Houston, TX 77056-1800

United States

(713) 402.1717

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