For the past seven years, FormanWatkins has remained steadfast in our commitment to pro bono service and civic engagement, ensuring equal access to justice for those who need it most. Our attorneys, staff, and summer associates have dedicated more than 10,794 hours to pro bono matters across a wide range of public interest areas, including family and immigration law, appellate advocacy, and support for veterans. The impact of this work is significant—valued at more than $3 million—but its true measure lies in the lives we’ve helped and the communities we’ve strengthened. As a firm, we take great pride in using our skills and resources to serve those in the communities where we live and work.
Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP
Law Practice
Jackson, MS 1,446 followers
We Outwork and Out-think Our Opponents.
About us
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 bankruptcy, public utilities, antitrust and administrative law. Following a cooperative staffing model from offices across the United States, the firm uses innovative, proprietary technology to efficiently organize and litigate cases that may involve simple negligence claims or others covering tens of thousands of plaintiffs and millions of individual documents. Corporate office is located in Jackson, Mississippi. Our other offices are located in Beaumont, Houston, New Orleans, Detroit, and New Jersey.
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- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Jackson, MS
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Trial law including toxic tort, litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation, Product Liability Litigation, and Personal Injury Defense
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210 East Capitol Street, Suite 2200
Jackson, MS 39201-2375, US
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Suite 940
Houston, TX 77056, US
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201 St. Charles Street
New Orleans, LA 70170, US
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328 Newman Springs Road
Red Bank, NJ 07701-5685, US
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FormanWatkins is honored to receive the Chevron Law Firm Diversity Award, recognizing our commitment to diversity in law. As part of this honor, we proudly presented $5,000 to Jackson State University, reinforcing our dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion in our offices and beyond. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3JxJKCu
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FormanWatkins attorneys Charles Abbott and Etienne René recently guest lectured a Toxic Tort class at LSU Law sharing insights on causation, expert witnesses, and Daubert challenges. This marks Abbott’s 12th year lecturing in the course. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJzqAUh9
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FormanWatkins is proud to sponsor the Perrin Conferences Silica Litigation Summit! Yesterday, Brian Hannula joined an esteemed panel to share his strategic vision on the future of silica litigation, offering key insights on what to expect in 2025 and beyond. His insights are shaping the future of the industry. #PerrinConferences #SilicaLitigation
Kicking off the first panel of the day at the Perrin Conferences Silica Litigation Summit: Status of the Artificial Stone Litigation. This session explored key topics, including: • What to expect in 2025 and beyond • Plaintiff experts, defense experts, and developing new experts • What type of defendants are involved in these cases? Panelists Madeleine Bass, Brian Hannula, Esq., Joel Lorenzo, Frank Ramos, Esq., and Colleen Welch, Esq., shared invaluable insights, setting the stage for the discussions ahead. #PerrinConferences #SilicaLitigation
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FormanWatkins was proud to support the 32nd Annual Evelyn Gandy Lecture Series, Mississippi’s premier CLE for women in law. Named for Evelyn Gandy, the state’s first female elected to state-wide office, the program continues her legacy of advancing women in the legal profession. We applaud Alison McMinn for chairing this year’s event and facilitating impactful discussions on leadership and growth.
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Join us in recognizing Alison McMinn for her outstanding service as President of the Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Throughout her tenure, Alison demonstrated exceptional leadership, advancing the chapter's mission and strengthening the legal community. Her dedication to service exemplifies the highest standards of our profession, and we are honored to have her as part of our team!
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We were honored to host a Lunch & Learn at Mississippi College School of Law to share insights and help students navigate summer clerkships. Building connections like these is critical to fostering top-tier talent and preparing the next generation for success.
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Malissa Wilson recently led a critical discussion on AI's impact on employment practices and data privacy. The presentation offered strategies to manage risks and leverage AI responsibly. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpJ5ZQby
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Since launching our Pro Bono Initiative in 2016, FormanWatkins has proudly dedicated over 9,000 hours to meet community needs. Recently, one of our attorneys shared how assisting with a simple name change brought lasting impact to a client’s life. Listen to the inspiring episode here: https://lnkd.in/gNMtJ7MU
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Join us in welcoming Colby Rogers as our Director of Marketing and Attorney Recruiting! With a distinguished career spanning communications, political strategy, media relations, and brand management, she brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gA5-fhSP
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