C. Mitch McGuffey

C. Mitch McGuffey is a partner at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP in Jackson. His practice includes commercial litigation, mass tort defense, national coordination of asbestos claims, and appellate advocacy. He has worked for business clients in disputes involving environmental exposure and product liability. His experience also extends to sports-related investigations involving collegiate coaches and institutions, along with complex bankruptcy-related proceedings.

McGuffey earned a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He received a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Graphic Design from Auburn University. He later served as a judicial law clerk to Judge Rhesa H. Barksdale of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His academic background and clerkship underpin his experience in research, briefing, and litigation strategy.

McGuffey has served as national coordinating counsel for asbestos litigation involving two Fortune 500 companies. His commercial cases have included claims pursued on behalf of businesses, and his appellate work has addressed personal injury, environmental, and professional liability disputes. He has represented collegiate coaches during NCAA investigations and worked on litigation related to a major investment bank bankruptcy. His profile lists federal and state cases across multiple jurisdictions.

C. Mitch McGuffey is admitted in New York, Mississippi, and Alabama, with additional federal court admissions. His work has been recognized through professional listings and publications identified by the firm. His experience includes developing national litigation strategy and preparing appellate briefing, as well as participating in the firm’s pro bono initiatives. He approaches matters through extensive written advocacy, legal analysis, and cross-jurisdictional litigation experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers Division
• Member, DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar
• Ward 7 representative, Jackson Public Schools – Bond Oversight Committee

Licensed State

• New York
• Mississippi
• Alabama

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Auburn University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration
• Auburn University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design

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