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Charles Shinkle Watson

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8.2

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 55% Employment / Labor
    25 years, 300 cases
  • 25% Divorce / Separation
    14 years, 175 cases
  • 20% Family
    14 years, 100 cases

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Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Charles S. Watson
    1 West Old State Capitol Plaza
    Suite 800
    Springfield, IL 62701
    217-544-●●●● - show
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Kevin Lee Linder

Mr. Watson is a very thorough attorney who has a wide depth of experience in trial practice. He is very competent in trial settings and extremely... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kevin Linder , Springfield (IL), 7 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 26 years since Charles Shinkle Watson was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Sole Practitioner at Watson Law 1994–present
Associate at Feldman & Wasser 1991–1994
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Drake University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor with Honors 1983
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Economics BS - Bachelor of Science 1980

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1983–present
Member Illinois State Bar Association 1983–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: I work for a dentist who has decided that I can...
Charles' answer: No, there is no law that requires an employer to give an employee vacation time. The employer may... more
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Issues Unique to Harassment Cases 9th Annual Employment Law Update 2006
Employment Law Employment Issues in Illinois 2000
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