When law firms and lawyers become litigants, Watkins & Eager has been a counsel of choice. We have represented individual lawyers and prominent law firms of all sizes in matters involving legal malpractice claims, allegations of employment discrimination, and other firm and practice issues. In addition, we represent clients in bar disciplinary proceedings and advise practicing lawyers on ethical issues that arise during legal representation.
Representative Cases
Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell v. Seay, 42 So. 3d 474 (Miss. 2010)
Hewes v. Langston, 853 So. 2d, 1237 (Miss. 2003)
Evans v. Howell, 2011-CA-01414-COA
Wilbourn v. Stennett, Wilkinson & Ward, 687 So. 2d 1205 (Miss. 1996)
Publications:
Publications
Legal Malpractice In Mississippi: Causes of Action and Defenses, Michael W. Ulmer and James Matthew Tyrone