Mark V. Watts is a lifetime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi. A graduate of Mercy Cross High School in 1995, Mark lives in Biloxi with his wife Allison. They are expecting their first child - Lila Grace. Mark graduated from Mississippi State University in 1999 with B.A. in History, and the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2006. Mark joined the Firm in 2009.
Prior to entering law school, Mark was a teacher at Mercy Cross High School in Biloxi for four years. In addition to teaching, Mark coached several sports; including varsity football, head varsity basketball and varsity baseball.
Prior to joining the Brown Buchanan team, Mark was an attorney at Phelps Dunbar, LLP for three years. While at Phelps Dunbar, his practice focused on general litigation, insurance defense and attorney malpractice defense.
Mark is a member of the Slavic Benevolent Association and Fatima Parish in Biloxi. He is active in the Harrison County Young Lawyers Association.
Mark V. Watts, born, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1976; admitted to Mississippi Bar in 2006, U. S. District Court Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Education: Mississippi State University (B.A. History, 1999), University of Mississippi (J. D. 2006). Member: Mississippi Bar, Harrison County Bar.
Areas of Practice: Civil Litigation (general), Estate Probate, Wills and Estates, Municipal Law, Contract Law, Gaming Law, Corporate Litigation, Insurance.