Fred Krutz

FormanWatkins is a law firm where Fred Krutz serves as a Founding Partner. The firm emphasizes dedication and hard work in litigation, offering case-specific solutions tailored to clients' needs. Its legal professionals come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, contributing varied perspectives to legal challenges.

The firm's practice areas include Asbestos, Toxic Tort, Benzene, Chemical & Mold Exposure, Hearing Loss, Silica, National Coordinating Counsel, Bankruptcy Trust Transparency/Counsel, Mass Tort Fraud, National Trial Counsel, Class Actions, Litigation, Appellate, Indemnity and Additional Insurance, Medical Marijuana, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Environmental Litigation, Personal Injury, Trademark, Political Law, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, Construction, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Defense, Workers' Compensation, Sports – NCAA Compliance, Risk Management, and Negotiation/Resolution Counsel.

FormanWatkins is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that a divergence of perspectives leads to innovative solutions. The firm actively engages in diverse and inclusive endeavors, both internally through training modules and externally through partnerships with organizations like the Mississippi Center for Justice and the Magnolia Bar Association. The firm also supports a Women's Initiative, providing mentoring and opportunities for female attorneys.

Regarding fee arrangements, FormanWatkins offers flexibility, discussing reasonable expectations for fees and expenses with clients. Available structures include standard hourly rates, blended rates, modified rates, flat fees, task-based fees, and contingency or reverse contingency arrangements. The firm also provides a unique flat fee approach where it manages all outside counsel fees and expenses for a monthly flat fee.