Atty. Eugene A Simmons

Atty. Eugene A Simmons

Eugene A Simmons is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, commercial lending and finance, corporate and 4 other areas of law. Eugene received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

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About Eugene A Simmons at a glance

Eugene A Simmons is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Watkins & Eager. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and health care. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1969). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1969) and Mississippi State University (B.A. Political, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Community & Professional •Century Club Charities, Inc and Board of Deacons, former Chairman) •Representative for the State of Mississippi on Nominations Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (1989) •Taught Sunday School class for more than 40 years presently teaching at Christ United Methodist Church •Jac, (former President and Secretary, Director) •First Baptist Church Jackson. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Eugene A Simmons is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, commercial lending and finance, corporate and 4 other areas of law
  • Eugene received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Eugene practices at Watkins & Eager in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Eugene A Simmons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eugene A Simmons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

Eugene A Simmons is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Commercial Real Estate

Eugene A Simmons is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Mississippi →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Eugene A Simmons

Where is Eugene A Simmons's law office located?
Eugene A Simmons'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 Eugene A Simmons handle?
Eugene A Simmons focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Eugene A Simmons practiced law?
Eugene A Simmons has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Eugene A Simmons go to law school?
Eugene A Simmons earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A. Political, 1966).
How can I contact Eugene A Simmons for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eugene A Simmons received?
Eugene A Simmons's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1969
B.A. Political
Mississippi State University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1969

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