The 2016 edition of the nationally recognized legal directory Chambers U.S.A. - America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 21 lawyers from Watkins & Eager as leaders in their fields. This publication, which has consistently cited the firm as a leader in the law once again highlights Watkins & Eager as one of the state's top firms in the following practice areas: Corporate/Commercial; Environment; Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial; Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance; Products Liability & Mass Torts; and Real Estate. Watkins & Eager is also recognized nationally in the Products Liability & Mass Torts area.
In compiling their results, Chambers conducts client and attorney interviews across the United States. Chambers rankings are based upon technical and legal abilities, professional conduct, client services, commercial awareness and astuteness, diligence and client commitment.
The following Watkins & Eager lawyers are listed in the 2016 Chambers USA guide:
Corporate/Commercial
George R. Fair
Jamie G. Houston III
Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance
C. Joyce Hall
Environment
Betty Ruth Fox
Keith W. Turner
Labor & Employment
Walter J. Brand
Kenneth E. Milam
Litigation: General Commercial
David L. Ayers
Lewis W. Bell
William F. Goodman, Jr.
Michael O. Gwin
William F. Ray
Stephanie M. Rippee
Paul H. Stephenson III
Michael W. Ulmer
Products Liability & Mass Torts (Nationally Ranked)
Walter T. Johnson
Real Estate
Paul Gunn
Molly Jeffcoat Moody
William C. Smith III
M. Binford Williams, Jr.
Roger W. Williams