Atty. Lewis W. Bell

Atty. Lewis W. Bell

Lewis W. Bell was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1987.

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Profile Summary

About Lewis W. Bell at a glance

Lewis W. Bell is a business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Watkins & Eager PLLC. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, Mississippi Bar. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1987) and Hampden-Sydney College (BA, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lewis W. Bell was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1987
  • His experience spans from general product liability, general personal injury litigation, and premises litigation to commercial and franchise litigation
  • His cases of note include Rials v
  • Philip Morris, USA Inc., et al. 2007 U.S
  • Dist
  • LEXIS 12420, February 21, 2007
  • Rawls v
  • Friedman's Inc., 2003 U.S
  • Dist
  • LEXIS 21333, June 27, 2003
  • Everett v
  • Friedman's Inc., 2005 U.S
  • Dist LEXIS 23345, August 12, 2005
  • Allen v
  • Tyson Foods, Inc., 153 F.Supp. 2d 886 (S.D
  • Miss. 2001)
  • Farris v
  • Coleman Co., 121 F.Supp. 2d 1014 (N.D
  • Miss. 2000)
  • National Iranian Oil Co. v
  • Ashland Oil, 716 F.Supp. 268 (S
  • D. Miss. 1989)
  • Tyson Breeders, Inc. v
  • Harrison, 940 So. 2d 230 (Miss. 2006)
  • R.J
  • Reynolds Tobacco Co. v
  • King, 921 So. 2d 268 (Miss. 2005)
  • Nunnally V. R.J
  • Reynolds Tobacco Co., 869 So. 2d 373 (Miss. 2004)
  • Owens Corning v
  • R.J
  • Reynolds Tobacco Co., 868 So. 2d 331 (Miss. 2004)
  • Lane v
  • R.J
  • Reynolds Tobacco Co., 853 So. 2d 1144 (Miss 2003)
  • and McDonald's Corp. v
  • Watson, 69 F.3d 36 (5th Cir. 1995)

Practice Areas Explained

Lewis W. Bell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lewis W. Bell 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.

Lewis W. Bell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Class Action

Lewis W. Bell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Lewis W. Bell 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.

Lewis W. Bell 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 Lewis W. Bell

Where is Lewis W. Bell's law office located?
Lewis W. Bell's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Watkins & Eager PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lewis W. Bell handle?
Lewis W. Bell focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Lewis W. Bell go to law school?
Lewis W. Bell earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (BA, 1979).
How can I contact Lewis W. Bell for a consultation?
You can contact Lewis W. Bell 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 Lewis W. Bell received?
Lewis W. Bell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; 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:; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1987
BA
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 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 — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2011-2014, Litigation: General Commercial)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers (2010-2014, Personal Injury Defense: Products; 2011 Top 50 Mississippi)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America(2010-2015, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, Mississippi Bar

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