Atty. Michael W. Ulmer

Atty. Michael W. Ulmer

Michael W. Ulmer is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law.

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Profile Summary

About Michael W. Ulmer at a glance

Michael W. Ulmer is a Senior Counsel based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Watkins & Eager. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, and adr. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1976) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Litigation/General Practice Section, 1988-90 - Co-Chair and Chair Professionalism Committee, 1994-96 - Co-Chair and Chair (Co-Edited the Mississippi Bar's Professionalism Handbook)) •Frequent speaker at Mississippi Bar Summer School for Lawyers on product, Community & Professional •The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael W. Ulmer is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael W. received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1973, and
  • Michael W. practices at Watkins & Eager in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Michael W. Ulmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael W. Ulmer 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.

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

Product Liability

Michael W. Ulmer 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.

Michael W. Ulmer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael W. Ulmer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 W. Ulmer

Where is Michael W. Ulmer's law office located?
Michael W. Ulmer'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 Michael W. Ulmer handle?
Michael W. Ulmer focuses on business, product liability, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Michael W. Ulmer go to law school?
Michael W. Ulmer earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Michael W. Ulmer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael W. Ulmer received?
Michael W. Ulmer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1976
B.B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

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