Atty. Michael O. Gwin

Atty. Michael O. Gwin

Michael Gwin was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1986. His experience ranges from commercial litigation, complex litigation and appellate advocacy to tort and general litigation, product liability and professional malpractice litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Michael O. Gwin at a glance

Michael O. Gwin is a personal injury, business, real estate, estate litigation, and product liability attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Watkins & Eager PLLC. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, Mississippi Bar. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1986) and University of Mississippi (BA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Gwin was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1986
  • His experience ranges from commercial litigation, complex litigation and appellate advocacy to tort and general litigation, product liability and professional malpractice litigation
  • Michael is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America since 2006

Practice Areas Explained

Michael O. Gwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael O. Gwin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael O. Gwin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael O. Gwin 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.

Michael O. Gwin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Michael O. Gwin is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Michael O. Gwin is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Michael O. Gwin

Where is Michael O. Gwin's law office located?
Michael O. Gwin'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 Michael O. Gwin handle?
Michael O. Gwin focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, estate litigation, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Michael O. Gwin go to law school?
Michael O. Gwin earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (BA, 1983).
How can I contact Michael O. Gwin for a consultation?
You can contact Michael O. Gwin 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 Michael O. Gwin received?
Michael O. Gwin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1986
BA
University of Mississippi
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business(2014, General Commercial Litigation)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America( 2006 - 2015, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, Mississippi Bar

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