General Information

Year founded: 1986
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Overview

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Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP is one of the nation's most respected trial law firms, representing prominent corporate clients in multi-district tort claims as well as other environmental and complex commercial litigation. Our lawyers provide a full spectrum of legal services in a number of other areas, including corporate law, financial services and securities, bankruptcy, commercial real estate, public utilities, antitrust and administrative law.

Forman Watkins proudly celebrates over 32 years of serving our clients. We officially opened for business on December 8, 1986, with the idea that we could create a firm that would be different from others not only in how we approached the practice of law, but also in the work environment for everyone who chose to work with us. We have grown today beyond our Jackson, Mississippi, office to become a national firm with five offices across the country. Experience, innovation and creativity are the cornerstones of the firm's approach to litigation.

Rankings

Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 9 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 1
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Metro Rankings

Houston
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 3 for Arbitration
Tier 3 for Commercial Litigation

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 1
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Regional Rankings

Houston
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 3 for Arbitration
Tier 3 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 3 for Natural Resources Law
Jackson-MS
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 2 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 3 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
New Orleans
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 3 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 3 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP has 28 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Awards

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  • Martindale-Hubbell's Top Ranked Law Firms
  • Fortune 500 Go-To Law Firm
  • Altec Industries "Go To" Lawyers
  • Finance Monthly Magazine's Arbitration and Litigation Law Firm of the Year, USA
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform Award for Outstanding Organization
  • Chambers USA Top Ranked Law Firm
  • Benchmark Litigation's South Mississippi Case of the Year
  • U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Jackson, MS first-tier Ranking in 12 areas
  • U.S. News "Best Law Firms" National first-tier Ranking in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions
  • The BTI Client Service A-Team 2013
  • U.S. News "Best Law Firms" New Orleans, LA Second-Tier in Mass Tort Litigation

Main Location

Jackson, MS
210 East Capitol Street, Suite 2200
Jackson, MS 39201-2375
United States
601-960-8600 Call our Jackson, MS location at 601-960-8600 Get Directions Get directions to our Jackson, MS location

Office Locations

New Orleans, LA
201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 2100
New Orleans, LA 70170
United States
504-799-4383 Call our New Orleans, LA location at 504-799-4383 Get Directions Get directions to our New Orleans, LA location
Livonia, MI
Powerscourt, Suite 314
17199 North Laurel Park Drive
Livonia, MI 48152-7904
United States
734-591-0454 Call our Livonia, MI location at 734-591-0454 Get Directions Get directions to our Livonia, MI location

Management and Personnel

Director of Marketing & Recruiting
Savannah Tirey
Director of Human Resources
Mandi N. Murphy
Founding Partner
WG Watkins
Founding Partner
Fred Krutz
Chief Operating Officer
Robert Gathings
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