Ruth Maron Huskey

Ruth Maron Huskey

Partner

Jackson

601-973-5982

601-960-8613


Education

  • Regent University, J.D. cum laude
  • University of Mississippi, M.A., Spanish
  • University of Mississippi, M.A., Education
  • Vanderbilt University, B.A. cum laude Latin American Studies and Spanish

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 2012
  • District of Columbia, 2014
  • Mississippi, 2014
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

Perspective is Ruth's specialty. Not only is she an avid distance runner and painter, but her past work developing international education opportunities required collaboration with people and institutions in local and international communities.  Ruth is a problem solver who makes it her mission to support her clients in the present, and to help them secure a future of growth. Ultimately, Ruth understands that behind the companies she represents are individuals and the communities they serve. The bright, successful futures of these industries and their communities require her to work hard to find creative and long-term solutions for her clients.

Professional Recognition

Important Litigation Involvement

  • Currently serves as national coordinating counsel for asbestos claims of Fortune 500 company, involved in day-to-day management in the national defense coordination of both premises and products litigation
  • Assists in defense and preparation of client’s corporate witnesses for depositions in premises and products litigation in toxic tort-based claims
  • Helped secure summary judgment for wood products company in multiple product and premises liability matters
  • Member of trial teams defending premises defendant in several multi-week trials in Washington and Oregon involving claims of asbestos exposure at client’s facilities

News & Knowledge

Professional Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, 2021: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Selected to Mid-South Rising Stars (2016-2022)
  • FormanWatkins Pro Bono Star, 2020

Organization/Committee Memberships

  • Virginia State Bar Association (2012-present)
  • The Mississippi Bar (2014-present)
  • Capital Area Bar Association (2014-present)
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Board Member (2022-present)
  • Blazer Bolt 5k for Brain Cancer, Volunteer (2016-present)

Law School Honors & Awards

  • Regent University Law Review, Managing Editor
  • Class of 2012 Leadership Award
  • 2011 American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Brooklyn Regional Semifinalist

Previous Experience

  • U.S. House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee, Intern
  • Office of the Governor, State of Mississippi, Intern
  • Singer Legal Group, Virginia Beach, Law Clerk