New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Walter Garner Watkins Iii
University Of Mississippi alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Jackson, MS. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5060868
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Walter Garner Watkins Iii has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5060868 on the New York register belongs to Walter Garner Watkins Iii, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP, located in Jackson, MS, ZIP 39201. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (49 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Walter Garner Watkins Iii is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Walter Garner Watkins Iii sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Mississippi's active-bar rate
Of University Of Mississippi's 49 alumni in the New York register, 61.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Mississippi alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5060868
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP
- City
- Jackson, MS
- ZIP Code
- 39201
- Phone
- (601) 973-5904
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Garner Watkins Iii's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Walter Garner Watkins Iii's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walter Watkins licensed?
Walter Watkins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Garner Watkins Iii admitted to the bar?
Walter Garner Watkins Iii has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Walter Garner Watkins Iii go to law school?
Walter Garner Watkins Iii attended UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
What company does Walter Garner Watkins Iii work for?
Walter Garner Watkins Iii is associated with Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP in Jackson, MS.
Is Walter Garner Watkins Iii in good standing?
Yes, Walter Garner Watkins Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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