George R. Fair

Administrative / Regulatory Law

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Jackson, Mississippi

52+ years experience

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

601-965-1900

https://www.watkinseager.com/professionals-george-r-fair

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

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Bio

George R. Fair was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1973. He has a general civil practice of both business and litigated matters, primarily in the banking, commercial lending and finance, corporate, public utilities, construction, fidelity and surety areas. George is a former President of the Mississippi Bar and an active member in several professional organizations. George R. Fair was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1973. He has a general civil practice of both business and litigated matters, primarily in the banking, commercial lending and finance, corporate, public utilities, construction, fidelity and surety areas. George is a former President of the Mississippi Bar and an active member in several professional organizations.

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Jackson, MS (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Jackson, MS (2013)
Lawyer of the Year: Financial Services Regulation Law, Jackson, MS (2012)
Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Jackson, MS (2011)
Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Financial Services Regulation Law
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Municipal Law
Recognized: Utilities Law
Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2010-2014, Banking; 2012-2013, Top 50 Mississippi)
Chambers USA (2009-2014, Corporate/Commercial; Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance)
American Bar Foundation, Fellow
The Best Lawyers in America®, Jackson, Mississippi Lawyer of the Year (2014, Financial Services Regulation Law; 2015 Administrative / Regulatory Law)
The Best Lawyers in America® (2009-2015, Administrative/Regulatory Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation - Banking & Finance, Utility Law)
Mississippi Bar Foundation, Fellow