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William F. Ray is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Trusts.
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- Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
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- attorney
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- Business · Litigation · Trusts
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Trusts matters from Jackson, MISSISSIPPI.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Jackson (MS) (2026).
About William F. Ray: William F. Ray is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Trusts.
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William F. Ray represents clients in Jackson, Mississippi across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About William F. Ray
William F. Ray was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1986. His experience spans from commercial litigation, complex litigation and banking, securities and financial services to life, health and disability insurance and ERISA and employee benefit claims. His cases of note include Raines v. Bottrell Ins. Agency, Inc., 992 So.2d 642, 2008 WL 1869290, 2008 Miss. App. LEXIS 274; 27 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1350 (Miss. App. 2008); Estate of Bratton v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., 215 F.3d 516, 2000 U.S. App. LEXIS 14187, 24 Employee Benefits Cas. (BNA) 2510 (5th Cir. 2000); Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Wastewater Authority v. SLB, NASD case # 93-03411; First Investors Corp. v. Rayner, 738 So. 2d 228, 1999 Miss. LEXIS 172, 38 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (Callaghan) 963, (Miss. 1999). William is listed in both The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA for Litigation.
Credentials
Education
University of Mississippi
J.D. · 1988
University of Mississippi
BA · 1983
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Mississippi, Mississ
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Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Jackson (MS)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Jackson (MS)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Jackson (MS)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson (MS)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Jackson (MS)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Jackson (MS)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jackson (MS)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Jackson (MS)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jackson (MS)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance, Jackson (MS)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA-America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2009-2014, Litigation)
2026
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What areas of law does William F. Ray practice?
William F. Ray focuses on Business, Litigation, Trusts, and Employment.
Where is William F. Ray located?
William F. Ray primarily serves clients in Jackson, Mississippi, with an office at 400 East Capitol Street.
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