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Posted by Josh | August 08, 2017

A guy you would hang around

I ran across John one day when I had been called and told the sky was falling by a debt that was 9 years old. John kept me informed of every aspect of the case and always did it with a smile on his face. He also educated me on my rights and how to handle anyone who calls with threats. I have enjoyed ...my time dealing with John and now consider him a friend.

John Watts

Replied last August 08, 2017

Josh, I really appreciate your comments -- thanks! You stood up to these jokers -- glad we could help you. Thanks again my friend! John Watts

Posted by Caressa | August 08, 2017

Compassion and Results

We were targeted by a bully debt collector and felt very intimidated. John helped us understand our rights and explained to us how we can use the legal system to stand up for ourselves. He walked us through every step and we could not be happier with our results.

John Watts

Replied last August 08, 2017

Caressa, You are right about some of these debt collectors are bullies. But when you stand up to them in the right way, good things happen. You guys did awesome and thanks for letting us help you. It was a real pleasure to work with the two of you. John Watts PS -- thanks for leaving us feedback!

Posted by Sue | August 08, 2017

Review- John G. Watts

We received a summons we knew was incorrect, but the credit agencies were not interested at all in reviewing our request. I reached out to John Watts and was immediately put at ease that there were options for us. He clearly explained our rights under the credit laws and listened to my concerns. ...He was diligent in filing our complaints and interceding for us with the credit company, and was able to correct the situation far above what we had hoped. He was so easy to understand and trustworthy. I would recommend him to anyone struggling with credit card companies - you need someone to help you with your rights as a consumer.

John Watts

Replied last August 08, 2017

Sue, Thank you for the review! We try to lay out the options -- that's what I like when I'm needing help. To understand my options in plain English. Thanks for letting us help you and for being such an easy client to work with. And we appreciate you leaving us feedback also! John Watts

Posted by Carleen | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Thank you John and Staff...Simply Outstanding

My sister and I were involved in a legal matter in the state of Alabama. We both reside in different states outside of Alabama, so we had the dilemma of finding an attorney licensed in the state of Alabama. After reading several reviews from clients, we decided to step out on faith and contacted Jo...hn Watts. John and his staff understood our situation and created for us a sense of trust. He reviewed our legal documents and made recommendations based on our personal circumstances. He was patient with us and ensured we had a complete understanding of the process. John was able to bring closure to the matter in a reasonable timeframe with positive results. I would highly recommend John Watts to anyone seeking legal representation.

John Watts

Replied last August 07, 2017

Carleen, Thank you for your kind feedback. It does become challenging when hiring lawyers in different states but you and your sister were perfect to work with. Everything we asked you answered and you made the experience a true pleasure. I'm glad we were able to wrap everything up and again thank you for hiring us and being so nice to work with! John Watts

Posted by Jeffery | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Stressed for 2 Years!

When I got served notice that I was being sued by a debt buyer 2 years ago, it felt like the end of the world. Immediately I started doing my research to figure out how to handle this. It was Circuit Court so I quickly learned this was a much more serious and involved process. I contacted John ear...ly on and he was very professional and explained the process to me. He told me what my options were. However, I still thought I could handle this as a Pro Se defendant. I did everything that was required through the process. The trial date was finally set almost 2 years after the complaint was filed. Still thinking I could handle this, the closer to the trial date, the more nervous and stressed out I was getting. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and a few days before my trial date, I contacted John again. He was my last hope. I really didn't expect him to entertain my questions again, 2 years later, but he did. The trial date was now only a couple days away and I thought there was no way he would agree to represent me on such short notice. I was wrong, again. He did! He got to work right away on my case. Very professional and at the same time, compassionate and understanding on what I was going through. My case was ultimately settled before we even went to trail (just hours before trial). I have never in my life felt such relief as I did when he told me it had been settled. I said all of that to say this; if you are planning to defend your case Pro Se, please take into consideration and be prepared to deal with all the stress that something like this will cause. John and Carolyn were there for me when I couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel. John and Carolyn, Thank You so much for your help and caring.

John Watts

Replied last August 07, 2017

Jeffery, Thank you for the detailed review -- we appreciate it very much! What you describe is real life -- sometimes part of the reason to hire a lawyer is to take away the stress. I recently struggled and struggled to fix a plumbing problem. Cost me a lot of money trying to do it myself -- called a plumber and he commented how he loved very simple and easy jobs like this. :) Sometimes handling a case on your own (self represented or "pro se") is the way to go but other times it is better to hire someone. Best way to figure this out is to contact a lawyer that you have confidence in to help you go through your options. I'm glad you took the chance to reach out to us again right before trial -- and very happy we had a great success in your case. You stood strong -- refused to pay these guys any money -- and wonderful things happened. That took great courage on your part. The old line about courage -- not the absence of fear but acting in spite of the fear. You were right to be concerned about the trial -- it is a big deal. But you kept fighting and thank you for letting us help you. Appreciate the feedback and best wishes!! John Watts

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