W. Abram Abram Orlansky

Litigation - Environmental

4.0 (1 reviews)

Jackson, Mississippi

13+ years experience

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

601-965-1900

https://www.watkinseager.com/professionals-w-abram-orlansky

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

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Bio

Abram Orlansky was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, he served as law clerk to The Honorable Rhesa H. Barksdale, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His practice focuses on environmental law, wherein he represents clients before the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Corps of Engineers, along with state and federal courts. Abram has assisted clients with issues including a major site contamination resulting from a train derailment, shepherding major projects through the Corps of Engineers permitting process, subsurface investigations and regulatory processes at contaminated properties, litigation arising from the discharge of pollutants, permitting issues, site closures, and other environmental projects. Abram has held leadership and committee positions with Jackson Young Lawyers, the Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Division, and the American Bar Association’s Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Environmental

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Jackson, MS (2026)
Recognized: Environmental Law
Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
Practice Area: Administrative / Regulatory Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

Harvard University, Juris Doctor, graduated 2012
The University of Texas, Bachelor's Degree, graduated 2005

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Reviews

Brian King

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex environmental compliance issue

Abram Orlansky provided exceptional counsel for our manufacturing company facing a complex state environmental compliance investigation. His deep knowledge, honed from his clerkship with Judge Barksdale and his recognized expertise in environmental litigation, was immediately apparent. He navigated the regulatory landscape with precision, and his strategic advice was invaluable in reaching a favorable resolution. While his billing rates reflect his high-caliber experience at Watkins & Eager, and response times could occasionally be quicker due to his caseload, the quality of his work is unquestionable. I would confidently recommend him for any significant environmental or general litigation matter.