Betty Ruth Fox

Environmental Law

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Jackson, Mississippi

37+ years experience

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

601-965-1900

https://www.watkinseager.com/professionals-betty-ruth-fox

The Emporium Building, 400 East Capitol Street, P.O. Box 650, Jackson, MS 39205-0650

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Bio

Betty Ruth Fox is Counsel with Watkins & Eager focusing in the areas of environmental law and bankruptcy. From 1993 to 2002, Betty Ruth was a Senior Attorney with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and worked in regulation and enforcement in every MDEQ Program Area, coordinating with appropriate federal, state and local agencies and/or governing authorities. Beginning in 2002, Betty Ruth worked as a Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice/U. S. Trustee Program in civil bankruptcy enforcement. Betty Ruth Fox is Counsel with Watkins & Eager focusing in the areas of environmental law and bankruptcy. From 1993 to 2002, Betty Ruth was a Senior Attorney with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and worked in regulation and enforcement in every MDEQ Program Area, coordinating with appropriate federal, state and local agencies and/or governing authorities. Beginning in 2002, Betty Ruth worked as a Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice/U. S. Trustee Program in civil bankruptcy enforcement.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Mississippi

State Capital

Jackson

Highest Court

Mississippi Supreme Court

Bar Association

Mississippi Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, Jackson, MS (2023)
Recognized: Environmental Law
Recognized: Natural Resources Law
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law
Practice Area: Water Law
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2013 - 2014, Environmental)
Listed in Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Envronmental Law, 2013-2014
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, 2013-2015