Atty. Walter T. Johnson
Since joining Watkins & Eager in 1991, Walter's practice has included both federal and state court litigation in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, medical malpractice, general product liability, and personal injury. Walter has served as lead trial counsel in numerous product liability and medical malpractice cases in both state and federal courts and has tried multiple cases to verdict.
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Walter T. Johnson is a medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, product liability, and insurance attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Watkins & Eager PLLC. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, Mississippi Bar. Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1990) and Tougaloo College (BS, 1984). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration, Jackson (MS) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Mediation, Jackson (MS) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since joining Watkins & Eager in 1991, Walter's practice has included both federal and state court litigation in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, medical malpractice, general product liability, and personal injury
- Walter has served as lead trial counsel in numerous product liability and medical malpractice cases in both state and federal courts and has tried multiple cases to verdict
- Walter chairs the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Groups
- Walter is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Mississippi Bar Foundation
- Walter has been recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and in Mid-South Super Lawyers in the area of Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
- Walter served as Harvard Law School Trial Practice faculty in 2012 and served as faculty at the International Academy of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy at Stanford Law School in 2014
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Walter T. Johnson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Mississippi →
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.
Walter T. Johnson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Walter T. Johnson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Mississippi →
Walter T. Johnson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Walter T. Johnson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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