December 2, 2025
25 FormanWatkins Attorneys Named 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
FormanWatkins celebrates the recognition of twenty-five attorneys in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, a hallmark of excellence published by Thomson Reuters. This honor underscores the unwavering commitment, exceptional skill, and dedication to client service that define our Firm.
Super Lawyers identifies outstanding attorneys from over seventy practice areas who have achieved remarkable peer recognition and professional accomplishments. This distinction is reserved for no more than five percent of attorneys in each state, and honorees are selected through a rigorous process that combines independent research, peer nominations, and thorough peer evaluations.
Attorney inclusion on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists reflects the breadth and depth of FormanWatkins’ capabilities, spanning diverse practice areas and reinforcing the Firm’s reputation for delivering exceptional results.
This recognition also solidifies the Firm’s position as a destination for talented attorneys who seek a collaborative, dynamic, and client-focused environment. The Firm is proud to cultivate a culture of excellence that enables team members to thrive and achieve recognition at the highest levels of the profession.
FormanWatkins extends congratulations to the twenty-five honorees for their well-deserved accolades and thanks them for their continued contributions to clients and the Firm.
2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers: Mary Clift Abdalla, Jake Banks, Tanya Ellis, Win Gault, Nick Giallourakis, Brian Hannula*, Courtney Hunt, Ruth Huskey, Fred Krutz*, Mitch McGuffey, Alison McMinn*, Joshua Metcalf*, Danny Mulholland, Andrew Stubbs, Jennifer Studebaker*, Caroline Upchurch, Trey Watkins, WG Watkins*, and Malissa Wilson
2025 Mid-South Rising Stars: Sampada Kapoor, Chelsea Lewis, Molly McNair, Catherine Rule, Autumn Smith, and Peyton Smith
*Top 50 Mississippi Mid-South Super Lawyers.






