W. Rodney Clement Jr.

Rod Clement concentrates his practice on commercial real estate and secured transactions. He regularly represents purchasers and developers of energy projects, office buildings and distribution centers, and advises both lenders and borrowers on financings. His recent work has included the development and financing of solar and wind projects, carbon sequestration, purchases of healthcare facilities, and sales and financings of underground gas storage facilities. Rod also has extensive experience with judicial and non-judicial foreclosures and receiverships.

Rod is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the American College of Mortgage Attorneys and the Mississippi Bar Foundation. He has been ranked in Band 1 for Real Estate by Chambers USA since the publication began covering Mississippi. The Best Lawyers in America has listed him for Real Estate and Land Use and Zoning for more than 15 years and named him Jackson’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law in 2019, 2021 and 2024, and in Land Use and Zoning Law in 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2024. He is the only Mississippi attorney listed in International Who’s Who Legal: Real Estate and is also listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers.

• Represented developers of distribution facilities in DeSoto, Marshall, and Madison Counties, Mississippi.
• Represented developers of 15 solar power projects and the first wind power project in Mississippi.
• Represented C Spire in acquisition, development, and leasing of its headquarters building in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
• Represented developers in the redevelopment of the King Edward Hotel and Standard Life Building in downtown Jackson, Mississippi.
• Represented sellers and purchasers of underground natural gas storage facilities in Greene, Monroe, and Perry counties in Mississippi

• Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1983, Executive Editor, Washington & Lee Law Review
• Millsaps College, B.A., 1980

• Mississippi Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2022
• Land Title Association of Mississippi’s Professional Excellence Award, 2022
• American College of Real Estate Lawyers
• American College of Mortgage Attorneys
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America^®
  • "Lawyer of the Year," Jackson, Real Estate Law, 2021, 2024
  • Corporate Law, 2019-2027
  • Land Use and Zoning Law, 2007-2027
  • Real Estate Law, 2001-2027
• Listed in Chambers USA, Real Estate, 2003-2020, 2022-2026
• Listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2026
• Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2006-2020
• Mississippi Bar Association, "Distinguished Service Award," 2005
• Listed in Who's Who Legal: Real Estate, 2013-2020, 2023
• Listed in Mississippi Business Journal, "Mississippi Leaders in Law," 2013
• Listed in Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: USA, 2025

• American College of Real Estate Lawyers
  • Board of Governors, 2009-2015
  • Chair of Leasing Committee, 2007-2010
  • Nominating Committee and Publications Committee
• American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Board of Regents, 2007-2010
• Mississippi Bar Association
  • President, Real Property Section, 2002-2003
  • Newsletter Editor, 1990-Present
• Mississippi Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Land Title Association of Mississippi
  • Board of Directors, 2021-Present
  • Title Standards Board, 2018-2019
• American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Trust and Estates
  • Real Estate Financing Group, Vice Chair
  • Mortgage Lending Committee
  • Foreclosures, Workouts, and Bankruptcy Committee, Vice-Chair, 1995-1999
• ABA Representative to Joint Editorial Board for Uniform Real Property Acts, 2009-2010
• Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation)