Lawyer Profile
Walter G. Watkins, Jr.
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Recognized Since:2007
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Recognized in:Litigation - EnvironmentalMass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants...
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Website:
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Location:210 East Capitol Street, Suite 2200Jackson, MS 39201-2375
Lawyer Bio
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."
