Chancellor S. Easterling

Chancellor S. Easterling is an associate attorney at Watkins & Eager whose practice focuses on civil litigation and commercial disputes. Known professionally as Chance Easterling, he joined the legal profession after law school and a federal judicial clerkship. His work includes legal research, advocacy, and dispute analysis. His official attorney profile identifies commercial litigation as his practice area, placing his work within the firm’s broader litigation practice.

Easterling earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance, cum laude, from Mississippi College. He later received a J.D., cum laude, from Mississippi College School of Law. While attending law school, he served on the Moot Court Board and as Executive Editor of the Mississippi College Law Review. His published law review comment earned the journal’s Best Comment Award.

After graduating, Easterling clerked for Judge Glen H. Davidson of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. His research and writing experience includes a published comment examining the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and issues affecting plaintiffs. He also received an American Jurisprudence Award for International Criminal Law. These academic and judicial experiences inform his work involving legal questions, briefing, and civil disputes.

Chancellor S. Easterling is admitted to the Mississippi Bar, both Mississippi federal district courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He has been involved with the Charles Clark American Inns of Court. His background combines business and finance studies with appellate-level research and federal court experience. His practice focuses on civil disputes and the commercial litigation matters identified by Watkins & Eager.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Watkins & Eager
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Pupil, Charles Clark American Inns of Court (2023-2024)

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor: Cum Laude
• Mississippi College
  Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance Cum Laude

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