About Us
LEWIS A. WATT
Founder and President
E-mail - lwatt@lawgroupllc.com
Lewis A. Watt is the Founder and President of LAW Security Group, LLC and LAW Investigative Group, LLC. After receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice and Public Safety (Security Administration) from Auburn University at Montgomery, he joined a national retail chain as a Loss Prevention Manager for various stores in the southeastern United States. After several years in this role, Lewis joined the Tuscaloosa Police Department; where he was the recipient of the Chief’s Award in 1994. In 1996, he joined the national private investigation firm of Carson-Brooks, where he conducted investigations throughout the United States. While working for Carson-Brooks, he opened and managed offices in New York City and Kansas City. While in Kansas City, he earned a Master of Business Administration Degree at Benedictine College. In 2002, Lewis return to the south and opened an office for Carson-Brooks in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2005, Lewis founded LAW Investigative Group, LLC in Ridgeland, Mississippi; which specializes in investigations for defense counsels. In 2019, Lewis founded LAW Security Group, LLC, which provides security consulting and security guard services. Mr. Watt has been certified in Mississippi Courts as an Expert Witness in the area of Physical and Personnel Security.
SHANNON F. WATT
Executive Vice President
E-mail - swatt@lawgroupllc.com
Shannon Watt is the Executive Vice President of LAW Security Group LLC. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alabama and is a former employee of the University of Alabama Police Department. Shannon was the recipient of a Commendation from the University of Alabama Police Department for being instrumental in locating a missing Co-ed in 1995. Shannon oversees human resources and client relations, while assisting with personnel management. Shannon Watt is an active member of the Junior League of Jackson.
MATTHEW HENDRIX
Vice President / General Counsel
E-mail - mhendrix@lawgroupllc.com
Matthew Hendrix is the Vice President for LAW Investigative Group, LLC. Matt brings an uncommon combination of Law Enforcement experience and Law Degree to his role. Matt attended Mississippi College, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice and Law. He went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law. After practicing Law for a short time, he joined the Madison Police Department as a Patrolman, where he served for 7 years. Matt’s research skills, Accident Investigation, knowledge of the legal system and Interviewing skills give him the ideal background to guide the investigations of LAW Investigative Group, LLC.