News and Events

Watkins & Eager Opens Hattiesburg Office (June 14, 2017)

Scott Gilbert's article, "MBN targeting medical professionals" appears in Clarion Ledger (June 6, 2017)

Chambers USA 2017 Recognizes Watkins & Eager Lawyers (May 26, 2017)

George R. Fair Awarded 2018 Capital Area Bar Association Professionalism Award (May 19, 2017)

Joyce Hall authors "Prestigious Heritage" (May 1, 2017)

Watkins & Eager is pleased to have represented New Process Steel with Mississippi Expansion (April 19, 2017)

Joyce Hall Writes "State of the Section Address" (April 1, 2017)

Watkins & Eager Lawyers Volunteer for The Mississippi Bar High School Mock Trial (March 30, 2017)

The Mississippi Lawyer features article by William Ray (March 30, 2017)

Joyce Hall Writes "Who's Listening?" an article about University of Mississippi Medical Center's telemedicine program (March 1, 2017)

Joyce Hall Authored This Is Not a Test (February 1, 2017)

Leigh Vernon Authors "Mississippi's Cap On Non-Economic Damages Is Alive and Well" on Bamsouth.com (January 26, 2017)

Stephanie Rippee Named to the PORTICO Legacy Lawyers (January 18, 2017)

Joyce Hall Authors Article on Affordable Care Act for ABA Health Law Section (January 1, 2017)

William Ray Named 2016 Top Ten Recipient of Mississippi Business Journal's Leadership in Law Award (December 13, 2016)

Joyce Hall Authors The Gift for the ABA Health Law Section Chair's Column (December 1, 2016)

Brian Smith Writes Article on Trademarks in MBJ (November 25, 2016)

Scott Gilbert's article published in CABA Member Newsletter (November 21, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys Named 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers (November 8, 2016)

U.S. News and Best Lawyers Names Watkins & Eager a Tier One Best Law Firm in 32 Practice Areas (November 2, 2016)

Joyce Hall Authors My Veteran for the ABA Health Law Section Chair's Column (November 1, 2016)

Benchmark Rankings Announced (October 18, 2016)

Comley and Orlansky write article for the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association (October 10, 2016)

Joyce Hall Authors Think Pink for the ABA Health Law Section Chair's Column (October 1, 2016)

Watkins & Eager sponsors Southern Section of the Air and Waste Management Association (September 27, 2016)

Joyce Hall Authors Going for Gold for the ABA Health Law Section Chair's Column (September 23, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Attorney wins New York Medicaid audit hearing (September 14, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Lawyers named Lawyer of the Year for 2017 by Best Lawyers (August 15, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Best Lawyers in America® Announced (August 15, 2016)

Scott Gilbert Authors Article on Badges, Guns, Subpoenas & Search Warrants (August 12, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation Under 40 Hot List (August 9, 2016)

Joyce Hall elected Chair of the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association (August 5, 2016)

Jimmy Wilkins Receives Image Award from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Mu Sigma Chapter (August 1, 2016)

Rippee and Wiggs listed in Benchmark's Top 250 Women in Litigation (June 24, 2016)

Joyce Hall's article, "What I Wish I Had Known" appears in the ABA Young Lawyers Division Health Law Newsletter Committee Newsletter (Spring 2016)

Chambers USA 2016 Recognizes Watkins & Eager Lawyers (May 27, 2016)

Watkins & Eager named Environmental Star (April 25, 2016)

Susan Steffey Authors Article on Postnuptial Agreements in MBJ (April 21, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Counsel, J. Scott Gilbert (April 4, 2016)

Joyce Hall Moderates 2016 Mississippi College School of Law Symposium (March 18, 2016)

Walter Johnson Named to The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (January 21, 2016)

Joyce Hall Named 2015 Top Ten Recipient of Mississippi Business Journal's Leadership in Law Award (January 8, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Members (January 4, 2016)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys Named 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers (November 9, 2015)

U.S. News and Best Lawyers Ranks Watkins & Eager Tier One in 32 Practice Areas (November 2, 2015)

The American College of Trial Lawyers Inducts Paul Stephenson (October 3, 2015)

Richard Lawrence Elected to FDCC (October 1, 2015)

Benchmark Litigation Highly Recommends Watkins & Eager Attorneys (October 1, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Members invited to join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (September 29, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Member C. Joyce Hall Chair-Elect ABA Health Law Sections (September 9, 2015)

Mississippi Business Journal Features Article by Watkins & Eager Attorney (August 28, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Associate, Laura R. McCarthy (August 27, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Attorney in 2015-1016 Leadership Madison County Class (August 27, 2015)

Watkins & Eager PLLC 2016 Best Lawyers In America ® (August 17, 2015)

Eight Watkins & Eager Lawyers Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers (August 17, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Attorney Authors Article for the Mississippi Business Journal (July 29, 2015)

Watkins & Eager a Leader in the Law According to Chambers (May 20, 2015)

Rebecca Lee Wiggs inducted as a Mississippi Bar Foundation Fellow (April 17, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys author column on loans for Mississippi Business Journal (February, 18, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Member (February 2, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Attorney named to PORTICO 10 (January 28, 2015)

Trial Team Obtains Defense Verdict (January 5, 2015)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys named 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers (November 18, 2014)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Associate, John D. Ayers (October 1, 2014)

Watkins & Eager PLLC The Best Lawyers In America® (August 27, 2014)

2015 Best of the Year - Watkins & Eager Lawyers Recognized (August 27, 2014)

Watkins & Eager Member C. Joyce Hall Elected to Vice Chair of the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association (August 15, 2014)

Steve and Beth Orlansky Honored by the Capital Area Bar Association (July 3, 2014)

Watkins & Eager a Leader in the Law According to Chambers (May 23, 2014)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Members (January 14, 2014)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes New Attorneys, Gene Simmons, Susan McNamara & Neill Bryant (November 18, 2013)

Walter T. Johnson recognized by Minority Corporate Counsel Association (November 11, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys named 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers (November 7, 2013)

Watkins & Eager joins World Services Group (November 1, 2013)

Benchmark Litigation Highly Recommends Watkins and Eager (October 15, 2013)

Watkins & Eager welcomes its newest Associates, Caroline K. Ivanov, W. Abram Orlansky and Michael C. Williams (September 25, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Member Joyce Hall Elected Section Secretary of the ABA Health Law Section (August 26, 2013)

Watkins & Eager PLLC The Best Lawyers In America® (August 15, 2013)

Best of the Year - Seven Watkins & Eager Lawyers Recognized (August 15, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Attorney to Chair Foundation (July 18, 2013)

Watkins & Eager a Leader in the Law According to Chambers (May 24, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Attorney Named to Leadership Role with ABA Health Law Section (May 24, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Lawyers among International Who's Who (May 24, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Founder Inducted into UM School of Law Alumni Hall of Fame (May 17, 2013)

Corey D. Hinshaw Honored as a 2013 "Top 40 under 40" (May 3, 2013)

Keith W. Turner to Address the Third Annual Environmental Law Forum (May 2, 2013)

The Firm Remembers Thomas R. Crews (April 12, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Members (April 4, 2013)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys Co-author Article on Medicaid Audits (December 28, 2012)

Benchmark Litigation Highly Recommends Watkins and Eager (November 14, 2012)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys named 2012 Mid-South Super Lawyers (November 13, 2012)

Best of the Year - Watkins & Eager Lawyers named as "Best Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America (October 3, 2012)

Watkins & Eager welcomes its newest Associates, Spencer M. Ritchie and Bailey R. Fair (September 26, 2012)

Watkins & Eager PLLC The Best Lawyers In America® (August 28, 2012)

Keith W. Turner Authors Article for ABA (June 29, 2012)

Watkins & Eager welcomes its newest Associate, Clark Luke (June 12, 2012)

Clifford B. Ammons inducted as a Mississippi Bar Foundation Fellow (April 18, 2012)

Betty Ruth Fox co-authors ABA Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee Newsletter Article (April 18, 2012)

Watkins & Eager welcomes its newest attorney - Keith W. Turner (March 29, 2012)

Watkins & Eager Welcomes its Newest Member (March 29, 2012)

Watkins & Eager Lawyers Leaders in Their Field according to Chambers (March 27, 2012)

Peyton D. Prospere appointed Honorary Consul of Germany (March 21, 2012)

Betty Ruth Fox to comment on bankruptcy issues at Real Property Foreclosure Seminar (March 21, 2012)

Walter T. Johnson inducted as Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (November 11, 2011)

Watkins & Eager Attorneys named 2011 Mid-South Super Lawyers (November 7, 2011)

Best of the Year - Four Watkins & Eager Lawyers named (October 24, 2011)

Mary Swoope recognized as a Leading Business Woman in Mississippi (October 17, 2011)

Watkins & Eager PLLC The Best Lawyers In America® (September 7, 2011)

Watkins & Eager Lawyers Leaders in Their Field according to Chambers (June 20, 2011)

Anna C. Gibson is now Counsel with Watkins & Eager (October 10, 2011)