Atty. Robert Benson Ford

Atty. Robert Benson Ford

Robert Benson Ford is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, commercial lending and finance, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years.

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About Robert Benson Ford at a glance

Robert Benson Ford is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Watkins & Eager. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2012) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mis (2012). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Mississippi State University (B.B.A., 2009). Active member of Community & Professional •American Bar Association •The Mississippi Bar •Jackson Young Lawyers •Neon Night Committee Member (2017) •Madison United Methodist Church. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Benson Ford is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, commercial lending and finance, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Robert practices at Watkins & Eager in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Benson Ford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Benson Ford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Robert Benson Ford is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert Benson Ford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Robert Benson Ford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert Benson Ford is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Mississippi →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert Benson Ford is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Benson Ford

Where is Robert Benson Ford's law office located?
Robert Benson Ford's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Watkins & Eager. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Benson Ford handle?
Robert Benson Ford focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Robert Benson Ford practiced law?
Robert Benson Ford has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Robert Benson Ford go to law school?
Robert Benson Ford earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Robert Benson Ford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 2012
B.B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mis
Admitted: 2012

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