About Jamie
Jamie G. Houston, III: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Expert in Jackson, MS
Mr. Jamie G. Houston, III is a seasoned attorney with over four decades of experience practicing law. Admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1976, he has an impressive array of legal credentials including practice in multiple federal and state courts. His extensive background includes substantial work in corporate governance, tax planning, estate administration, closely held companies, family businesses, litigation - trusts and estates, and mergers and acquisitions.
Practice Areas
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Elder Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Awards and Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Jackson, MS (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Jackson, MS (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Jackson, MS (2014)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2013)
- Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Jackson, MS (2012)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2010)
- Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
- Recognized: Corporate Law
- Recognized: Elder Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Recognized: Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Recognized: Tax Law
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Educational Background
- University of Mississippi, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree.
Affiliations
- Firm: Watkins & Eager PLLC (current affiliate)
- Mississippi Bar Foundation - Fellow
Mr. Houston is a Certified Public Accountant (Retired), which further enriches his understanding of financial aspects in legal matters.
Professional Philosophy: Mr. Houston believes in providing personalized attention to each case, ensuring clients feel well-informed and supported throughout the legal process.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Jackson, MS (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Jackson, MS (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Jackson, MS (2014)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2013)
- Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Jackson, MS (2012)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Jackson, MS (2010)
- Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
- Recognized: Corporate Law
- Recognized: Elder Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Recognized: Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Recognized: Tax Law
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Mid-South Super Lawyers (2010-2014, Business/Corporate, Tax, Estate Planning and Probate; 2011 - 2013 Top 50 in Mississippi )
- Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business(2008-2014, Corporate/Commercial)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Jackson, Mississippi Lawyer of the Year (2014, Corporate Law; 2015 Litigation - Trusts and Estates; 2015 Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law)
- The Best Lawyers in America® (1995-2015, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Controversy-Tax, Litigation - Trusts & Estates, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates)
- Mississippi Bar Foundation, Fellow