John Griffin Watts

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John Griffin Watts
We'll help you do two things: learn what your rights are AND help you take the right action for you.
Removes the Mystery and Intimidation from Legal Matters
- a client
Helped me with TCPA & FDCPA Violations.
- Heather, a Debt Collection client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Contributor level 14

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-50%)

Contact Information

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  • 205-879-2447
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  • 301 19th Street North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    Office: 205-879-2447
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (23)

There are many things about my work that I enjoy but the part that is most satisfying is taking a bad situation and turning it into a good situation. I often... more

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Client Reviews

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“Removes the Mystery and Intimidation from Legal Matters”

Posted by: a client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: John has a way of explaining legal matters that removes the mystery and intimidation that I would normally feel. I have watched his videos and... more
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“Helped me with TCPA & FDCPA Violations.”

Posted by: Heather, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: John Watts assisted me with violations of the TCPA & FDCPA due to identity theft issues. When John and I sat down, and began reviewing my information... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


Jon Ethan Lewis

I have known John Watts for several years, and through that time, I have come to know John as an attorney of integrity who will fight for his client'... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Lewis , Birmingham (AL), Over 3 years ago
Craig Philip Niedenthal

I have known John and he is very well respected and does top quality work in protecting and assisting consumers with financial and debt issues. In... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Craig Niedenthal , Birmingham (AL), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since John Griffin Watts was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Alabama Authorized to practice law 1995 05/25/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Watts & Herring, LLC 2011–present
Owner at Watts Law Group, PC 2006–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995
Indiana University-Northwest Business Administration BS - Bachelor of Science 1992

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2004
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member ElderCounsel 2012–present
Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 152 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
23 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
27 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 169 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Recently Posted

Publications

Article Publication Date
Untapped Revenue Source for the Solo Practioner: The Fair Credit Reporting Act Jones School of Law Alumni -- "The Jones Brief" 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Class Actions For Telephone and Fax Solicitation (TCPA) Post Mims Leveraging TCPA Developments in Federal Jurisdiction, Class Suitability, and New Technology 2013
Trial Strategies When Fighting Foreclosures Mortgage Litigation 2010
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