Corporate/Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Mississippi
Band 2
Contact number
+1 601 965 1900About
Provided by Watkins & Eager PLLC
Watkins & Eager’s corporate and commercial law practice encompasses corporate governance, commercial contracts, finance, tax, mergers and acquisitions, healthcare, intellectual property, municipal finance and a broad banking and finance practice, including commercial lending, trusts, bankruptcy, small loans, failed bank matters, loan work-outs, and trust administration for defaulted bond issues. The firm’s corporate and commercial lawyers coordinate their work with other practice areas within the firm, such as real estate, labor and employment, environmental, intellectual property and insurance. Watkins & Eager lawyers regularly advise businesses on a host of business issues, including formation, structure, organizational documents, choice of entities, operations, control and succession. We have considerable experience with entity choice and structure, which significantly impact operational issues including capitalization, liability, and taxation.
Watkins & Eager’s corporate and commercial lawyers are recognized throughout the business community for their efficiency, promptness, and thoroughness as well as their ability to assist in complex commercial transactions. We strive to play an integral role not only in discrete projects, but also in long-term strategies for our clients’ success.
Chambers Review
Watkins & Eager PLLC is a Mississippi-based firm with offices in Jackson and Hattiesburg. The firm maintains a strong banking practice, fielding specialist expertise in consumer finance and bankruptcy. Watkins & Eager represents a number of financial institutions and handles transactions ranging from bond purchases to mergers and acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Watkins & Eager PLLC advised Trustmark as the bond purchaser to finance the construction of a new lower school at Jackson Prep, negotiated bond documents and drafted collateral documents and participation agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They do fantastic work. Things go smooth working with them."
"The attorneys at Watkins & Eager are extremely knowledgeable and do an excellent job of handling complex and sophisticated matters. It's an extremely talented group of attorneys."
"They do fantastic work. Things go smooth working with them."
"The attorneys at Watkins & Eager are extremely knowledgeable and do an excellent job of handling complex and sophisticated matters. It's an extremely talented group of attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
George Fair offers broad experience in corporate matters, including in mergers and acquisitions as well as commercial disputes. He frequently represents clients from both the private and public sectors.
Jamie Houston is noted for his expertise in a variety of areas, including corporate transactions and tax issues. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and has significant experience handling trusts and estates matters.
"He's a very good lawyer and the nicest person to deal with."
"He is an exceptional and tremendous lawyer."
Binford Williams offers significant experience representing lenders and borrowers in commercial finance transactions.
"Ben is extremely knowledgeable, professional and sophisticated. In addition to being an excellent attorney, Ben has a strong business acumen."
Molly Jeffcoat Moody's practice involves representing lenders and borrowers in complex finance transactions. She has particular expertise in the real estate sector.
"Molly is extremely knowledgeable, professional and provides excellent service. Her expertise and high level of service is a value add when working with clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Watkins & Eager PLLC
Mississippi
Members
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Clients
Provided by Watkins & Eager PLLC
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
New Process Steel LP
Regions Bank
Trustmark National Bank
Industries
Provided by Watkins & Eager PLLC
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Financial Services
Health Care
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate Finance
Telecommunications
Utilities