David L. Ayers

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

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Jackson, Mississippi

45+ years experience

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

601-965-1900

https://www.watkinseager.com/professionals-david-l-ayers

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

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Bio

David Ayers was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1983 and is admitted to all state and federal courts in Mississippi and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also has handled cases in a number of other states under pro hac vice privileges. David's experience includes commercial litigation, premises litigation and general personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment and recreational product litigation. His cases of note include Tanks v. Lockheed Martin; Shelter Ins. v. Mercedes; and Palmer v. Volkswagen (selected top 20 defense verdicts in 2001 by the National Law Journal). David Ayers was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1983 and is admitted to all state and federal courts in Mississippi and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also has handled cases in a number of other states under pro hac vice privileges. David's experience includes commercial litigation, premises litigation and general personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment and recreational product litigation. His cases of note include Tanks v. Lockheed Martin; Shelter Ins. v. Mercedes; and Palmer v. Volkswagen (selected top 20 defense verdicts in 2001 by the National Law Journal).

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

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2016)
Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Practice Area: Aviation Law
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
Special Focus: Automobile
Special Focus: Civil Litigation
Special Focus: Product Liability
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Mid-South Super Lawyers® (2010-2014, Personal Injury Defense: Products; Top 50 Mississippi)
Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2009-2014, Litigation: General Commercial)
The Best Lawyers in America®(2001-2015, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants)