Specializations:
- Labor & Employment Law
- Employee Benefits
Court Admissions:
- United States Supreme Court
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Courts
- Northern District of Mississippi
- Southern District of Mississippi
- Eastern District of Arkansas
- Western District of Oklahoma
- Central District of Illinois
- Western District of Tennessee
- Mississippi state courts
- Tribal Court for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Professional Experience:
2001
Bachelors of Science in Political Science - Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
2004
Juris Doctor - Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, MS
Publications:
- Contributing Author, The Fair Labor Standards Act 2008-2011 Cumulative
Supplements - "State Law Appendix", Contributing Author, Family Medical Leave Act 2009-2011
Supplements - "Conditional Class Certifications Under The Fair Labor Standards Act of
1938", SMU Dedman School of Law, Twenty-Second Annual Multi-State Labor and
Employment Law Seminar. (June 2004)
Memberships:
- American Bar Association Member, 2004 - Present
- Mississippi Bar Association Member, 2004 - Present
- National Employment Lawyers Association, 2007 - Present
Recent Blog Posts
Navigating Employer Discrimination: How to Choose the Best Attorney
From Wrongful to Rightful: Handling Unlawful Dismissals
What Is Disability Discrimination? Breaking Down the Basics
Decoding FMLA: Your Guide to Family and Medical Leave
The Ins and Outs of Qui Tam Lawsuits: A Comprehensive Guide
Recommendations
- Everyone I encountered at this firm was professional, empathetic, and responsive. Mr. Watson and Mr. Norris and their staff provided me with excellent advice and guided me through a challenging process. The paralegals who worked with me were wonderful and I felt that everyone at Watson and Norris...