Atty. Fred Krutz

Atty. Fred Krutz

Fred Krutz is a Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants attorney in Jackson, MS. Read Fred Krutz's profile to learn more about them and discover their Best Lawyers rankings.

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Profile Summary

About Fred Krutz at a glance

Fred Krutz is a business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1978) and University of Mississippi (—, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Fred Krutz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred Krutz 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.

Fred Krutz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Class Action

Fred Krutz is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Fred Krutz is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Fred Krutz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Fred Krutz

Where is Fred Krutz's law office located?
Fred Krutz's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fred Krutz handle?
Fred Krutz focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Fred Krutz go to law school?
Fred Krutz earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (—, 1972).
How can I contact Fred Krutz for a consultation?
You can contact Fred Krutz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Fred Krutz received?
Fred Krutz's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1978
University of Mississippi
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental, Jackson (MS)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental, Jackson (MS)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
- 2013

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