Joe Donald Watson Jr

Joe Donald Watson Jr

5.0
Rating: 1.2

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning, Family, Probate

401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 208, Rockville, MD

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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About Joe

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

I concentrate on representing clients in consumer bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. I also represent clients in residential foreclosures, foreclosure rescue scam cases, and residential Truth in Lending Act (TILA) violation matters.

27 years | 100 cases

50%
Estate Planning 20%

Experienced helping individuals and families develop and implement effective plans for the preservation of wealth utilizing Wills, Trusts and business entities.

28 years | 40 cases

20%
Family 20%

28 years | 55 cases

20%
Probate 10%

28 years | 22 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Administrative Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

Law Office of Joe D. Watson, LLC

401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 208, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Posted by Carl & Anna | March 05, 2010

Fantastic Services

We met Joe at a very low point in our lives. He treated us with great respect and dignity, never judging us for the financial situation that we were in. He worked hard for us and as a result of his hard work, he successfully got us a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The one thing we liked the most was his knowl...edge of the law, kindness, honesty and integrity. We would absolutly use Joe again and hope that we can continue to keep in touch.

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2010

Professional and Personalable

Joe had given me many option in my dilemma of financial problems. With his advice I took a long look at what I needed to do. If I were going to use an attorney here in Maryland it would be Joe. Very professoinal, personalable, knowledgeable and even took the time to research another states laws. ...100% grade

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Mark Riley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known and worked with Joe Watson for nearly 15 years. He is a superb lawyer. Joe is experienced, knowledgeable, hard-working and always well prepared. Whether the problem is simple or complex, he always seeks a very practical solution. He is a strong, aggressive advocate who always places the welfare of his clients first. His personal and professional ethics are above approach. I have regularly referred clients to him for a variety of matters. For a bankruptcy, indebtedness or mortgage fraud matter, he is my #1 choice. Likewise, if you are active duty or retired military or a military veteran, Joe is a good choice because of his military (Commander, USN, Ret.) background. You can't go wrong with Joe Watson!"

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Experience

Rating:  1.2 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Suspension issued in MD, 2012

updated on 02/15/2013

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Reprimand issued in MD, 2011

updated on 02/15/2013

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Associations

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

Member

Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Marymount University

MBA

1973

Creighton University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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