William F. Ray

Litigation - Securities

4.0 (1 reviews)

Jackson, Mississippi

37+ years experience

Watkins & Eager PLLC

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

601-965-1900

https://www.watkinseager.com/professionals-william-f-ray

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

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Bio

F. Ray brings dedication and expertise to Litigation - Securities law in Mississippi. William F. Ray has cultivated 37 years of expertise specifically in Litigation - Securities law. Through Watkins & Eager PLLC, William F. Ray provides comprehensive legal services. William F. Ray is dedicated to protecting client rights and pursuing favorable resolutions. Licensed in Mississippi, F. Ray combines legal expertise with ethical practice.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Securities

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Jackson, MS (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - ERISA, Jackson, MS (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Jackson, MS (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Jackson, MS (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jackson, MS (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Jackson, MS (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jackson, MS (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jackson, MS (2013)
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Litigation - ERISA
Recognized: Litigation - Securities
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Practice Area: Arbitration
Practice Area: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Special Focus: Banking
Special Focus: Commercial Disputes
Special Focus: Complex Litigation
Special Focus: Covenants Not to Compete
Special Focus: ERISA
Special Focus: Insurance
Special Focus: Securities
Special Focus: Trade Secrets
2012 Benchmark Litigation: Recommended Mississippi Litigation Lawyer
Mid-South Super Lawyers® (2006-2014, Business Litigation, Employee Benefits/ERISA, Banking; 2011 - 2014 Top 50 in Mississippi)
Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2009-2014, Litigation)
The Best Lawyers in America® (2009-2015, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking & Finance)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1988
University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1983

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Reviews

Angela Lopez

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex securities dispute

Our company faced a significant securities litigation matter that threatened our reputation and financial stability. We turned to William F. Ray at Watkins & Eager based on his long-standing reputation in Jackson. His 37 years of focused experience in this niche area were immediately evident. Mr. Ray provided a clear, strategic assessment of our case, and his deep knowledge of Mississippi law was invaluable. It's no surprise to see he's been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in this field. He and his team were thorough and tenacious, ultimately securing a very favorable settlement. The only minor critique would be that communication from junior staff could sometimes lag during peak periods, but Mr. Ray himself was always accessible for critical updates. We highly recommend him for any complex securities litigation.