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Watkins & Eager PLLC

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Mississippi


Watkins & Eager PLLC

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Provided by Watkins & Eager PLLC

Watkins & Eager’s real estate attorneys bring experience, knowledge and responsiveness to real estate transactions within and outside the State of Mississippi. Our attorneys approach complex and simple transactions with sound, common-sense advice. Our culture of teamwork allows us to quickly address client needs, negotiate difficult issues, devise creative solutions and consummate a successful closing. Our team is well equipped to address all real estate issues including tax, environmental concerns and finance.We work closely with owners, developers, lenders and investors involved in the real estate industry. We offer a wide array of real estate services including:

Property Acquisition and Disposition; Real Estate Development (Affordable Housing, Condominium and Master Planned Communities, Mixed-Use, Multifamily, Office Buildings, Residential Subdivision Development, Shopping Center and Retail);Tax Credit Developments (Historical Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, New Market Tax Credits); Real Estate Financing (Public and Private); Recreational and Investment Property; Leasing (Landlord and Tenant); Zoning, Land Use Regulation and Permitting; Business Entity Planning; Construction Law; Title Insurance; Property Management and Operations; Foreclosure/Workouts.

Clients (9)

  • New Horizons Group, LLC
  • The Cress Companies
  • Kerioth Corporation
  • HCC Mississippi, LLC
  • Renasant Bank
  • Trustmark National Bank
  • The Park Companies
  • The University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • J. Walter Michel Companies

Industries (1)

  • Banking, Charities/Not for Profit, Construction, Government, Health Care, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate, Retail

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Mississippi

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Watkins & Eager is prominent in real estate financing matters. With a broad base of expertise, it is equipped to handle the full range of real estate mandates. The law firm frequently acts for lenders on transactions including the financing of large development projects, encompassing mixed-use, residential, retail, medical and agricultural facilities. Watkins & Eager has a diverse team of specialists, with a noted zoning and rezoning capability. Real estate is well integrated with the firm's other practices, including taxation, environment and litigation.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Watkins & Eager PLLC provided lender counsel to Renasant Bank regarding financing facilities related to the development of low-income tax credit residential developments.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The lawyers are very knowledgeable in the fields we work in but practical too. The firm knows how to legally protect me but also get a fair business deal done.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • They have not shied away from the complexity of the work, they've always been eager to take on engagements.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Paul L Gunn
    Band 1Paul L Gunn

    Paul L Gunn

    Paul Gunn is highly regarded for his extensive experience in real estate matters. He represents lenders and developers in transactions relating to commercial and residential developments, and is noted for his expertise in title issues.

    • Paul Gunn is hard working, highly involved with his transactions and insightful in advising.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Paul is very smart, he grasps things quickly and is very practical.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jason L Poulson
    Band 3Jason L Poulson

    Jason L Poulson

    Jason Poulson maintains a wide-ranging real estate practice spanning acquisitions, development matters and dispositions. He possesses further experience in rehabilitation projects and financing.
    • When it comes time to cut through the nonsense, Jason is good at doing that with the opposing counsel in a diplomatic way.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

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