About John
Practice areas
- Consumer protection: 40%
Consumer protection means laws and strategies to protect consumers from abusive companies --whether it is debt collectors, credit reporting agencies, credit card companies, mortgage companies, etc. We show you your rights and help you to take the right action. So that you can get back to your life and not worry about these abusive companies anymore.
27 years, 400 cases
- Personal injury: 25%
Personal injury involves everything from car crashes to defective drugs and medical devices to train crossing cases. In my career I have handled all of these and more. My philosophy is the same in all areas -- I help people understand their rights and then encourage them to take action. Knowing is not enough -- we have to take action to have success. I'll help you understand your options and then you decide what is best for you and your family.
27 years, 300 cases
- Elder law: 20%
I help Alabama seniors and their families to understand their rights and options to pay for long term care including using Medicaid and the surprisingly little known VA benefit of "VA Pension" that can pay veterans up to $2000 a month for non service related disability. Whatever your situation, feel free to let us know and we'll help you understand your options.
20 years, 100 cases
- Bankruptcy and debt: 15%
I have helped hundreds of Alabama consumers who are facing illegal and abusive debt collection tactics (including being sued in a collection suit) WITHOUT filing for bankruptcy. Whether it is an original creditor (credit card, auto loan, etc) or a bill collector, there are laws that protect you. I am glad to send you information about your rights so you can decide the best way to handle an abusive debt collector or creditor so that they will treat you with dignity and respect.
27 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
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301 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL, 35203
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 1995 | 07/19/2022 |
Peace of Mind
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
March 7, 2022
A great help. Hire him!
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Posted by anonymous
February 11, 2022
Saved my sanity!
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Posted by Ginger
January 20, 2022
Outstanding
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Posted by Jeff
November 17, 2021
Lvnv
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October 11, 2021
A true lifesaver!
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Posted by anonymous
August 20, 2021
Case dismissed with prejudice.
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Posted by Brandon
July 29, 2021
Lawsuit
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June 29, 2021
Client
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Posted by Terry
June 7, 2021
Case dismissed with prejudice
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Posted by Bruce
May 6, 2021
Attorney endorsements
(26)
Jon Lewis, Foreclosure Attorney on Mar 1, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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's rights. In light of the current economic crisis, John has studied issues related to wrongful foreclosures and other foreclosure issues, and as a result, he has been able to help his clients prevent abusive practices from financial institutions. In addition, John has helped clients recover compensation as a result of abusive debt collectors. If you need an attorney to protect your consumer rights, I highly recommend John.
Craig Niedenthal, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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 the past I have had issues with clients relating to credit card debt and John was the lawyer I turned to, to get advice and direction. He is truly the top in this field of law.
Cost
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-50%