George R. Fair

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Recognized since 1987

Jackson, Mississippi

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Corporate Governance Law

Corporate Law

Financial Services Regulation Law

Litigation - Banking and Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Municipal Law

Utilities Law

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George R. Fair was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1973. He has a general civil practice of both business and litigated matters, primarily in the banking, commercial lending and finance, corporate, public utilities, construction, fidelity and surety areas. George is a former President of the Mississippi Bar and an active member in several professional organizations.

Contact & Links

Direct Phone Number: 601-965-1900
Phone Number: 601-965-1900
Lawyer Page: https://www.watkinseager.com/professionals-george-r-fair

Location

The Emporium Building
400 East Capitol Street
P.O. Box 650
Jackson, MS 39205-0650

Education

University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1973
University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1971

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, Mississippi Bar

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Headquarters: Jackson, Mississippi

51 The Best Lawyers in America^® awards

6 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Administrative / Regulatory Law, Jackson, MS (2015)
Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2014)
Corporate Law, Jackson, MS (2013)
Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2012)
Banking and Finance Law, Jackson, MS (2011)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2025 for work in:

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Financial Services Regulation Law
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Municipal Law
Utilities Law

Awards:

Mid-South Super Lawyers (2010-2014, Banking; 2012-2013, Top 50 Mississippi)
Chambers USA (2009-2014, Corporate/Commercial; Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance)
American Bar Foundation, Fellow
The Best Lawyers in America®, Jackson, Mississippi Lawyer of the Year (2014, Financial Services Regulation Law; 2015 Administrative / Regulatory Law)
The Best Lawyers in America® (2009-2015, Administrative/Regulatory Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation - Banking & Finance, Utility Law)
Mississippi Bar Foundation, Fellow

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