William F Ray

William F Ray

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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 39 years

Banking Lawyer at Jackson, MS
Practice Areas: Banking, Financial Markets and Services, Life Insurance ... +2 more

400 E Capitol St Ste 300, Jackson, MS

About William

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Banking 40%

I represent national and state-chartered banks in litigation, regulatory, and commercial matters.

40%
Financial Markets and Services 30%

Most of my clients are in the financial services arena, including banks, securities brokers and financial advisors, trustees and other fiduciaries, ERISA plan sponsors and insurers.

30%
Life Insurance 15%

I represent major life insurers in customer disputes over entitlement to benefits, complex sales practices claims, contestability issues, contested beneficiary designations, and regulatory matters.

15%
Arbitration 10%

I have served as a FINRA/ NASD arbitrator and have represented clients in arbitration regarding commercial disputes, banking, construction, and employment including executive compensation and severance matters.

10%
Class Action 5%

I have served as lead defense counsel in several federal court class actions.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 39 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Watkins & Eager

400 E Capitol St Ste 300, Jackson, MS, 39201-2610

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

, Best Lawyers

2013

, Chambers USA

2012

, Chambers USA

2011

, Chambers USA

2010

, Chambers USA

2009

, Chambers USA

Associations

2002 - Present

Defense Research Institute, Law Institute

Member

2012 - 2015

Defense Research Institute

Board of Directors

2008 - 2010

Defense Research Institute, Law Institute

Chairman

1997 - 1999

Defense Research Institute

Chair

Education

1986

University of Mississippi

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Mississippi

Speaking Engagements

2010

DRI Strictly Retail seminar

Identity Theft 2010: Civil Liabilities and Regulatory Red Flags

2006

DRI Life, Heath, Disability and ERISA Seminar

Punitive Damages: Strategies and Reality Checks

2005

DRI Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Seminar

Evaluating and Defending the Punitive Damages Case

1999

DRI Business Litigation Seminar

Injunctions in Commercial Cases

1998

DRI Business Torts Seminar

Defending the Claim for Punitive Damages

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