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Atty. Robert Benson Ford

Atty. Robert Benson Ford

Robert Benson Ford is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, commercial lending and finance, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Jackson Jackson 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Robert Benson Ford at a glance

Robert Benson Ford is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practforg at Watkins & Eager. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2012) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mis (2012). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Mississippi State University (B.B.A., 2009). Actiand member of Community & Professional •American Bar Association •The Mississippi Bar •Jackson Young Lawyers •Neon Night Committee Member (2017) •Madison United Methodist Church. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Robert Benson Ford is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, commercial lending and finance, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Robert practices at Watkins & Eager in Jackson, MS

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practforg law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Robert Benson Ford's law office located?
Robert Benson Ford's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Watkins & Eager. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Robert Benson Ford practiced law?
Robert Benson Ford has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Robert Benson Ford go to law school?
Robert Benson Ford earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.B.A., 2009).
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Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 2012
B.B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mis
Admitted: 2012

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