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Joseph Ellis Watson III

also known as Tripp Watson
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  • Birmingham, AL
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About Joseph

I am from a family of entrepreneurs. Building a business is in my blood. After graduating with a double majors in Economics and Politics from Washington and Lee University. I went on to receive my law degree from Cumberland School of Law. I am also one of the few attorneys in Birmingham with an M.B.A., which I received from the Brock School of Business at Samford University where I focused on entrepreneurship.

 

My enthusiasm for entrepreneurship motivated me to open The Watson Firm. I firmly believe that entrepreneurs will be the ones to take this country to new heights in the next decades. So I decided to prove my commitment to entrepreneurship, and I started my own business.

 

In my practice, I focus on counseling entrepreneurs on their businesses, getting their business started, helping them solve their problems, monetizing their tangible and intangible assets, and fighting for them inside and outside of the courtroom.

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Practice areas

OtherTrademark applicationContracts and agreementsLimited liability company (LLC)Business
  1. Business: 32%

    10 years, 100 cases

  2. Limited liability company (LLC): 20%

    10 years, 100 cases

  3. Contracts and agreements: 10%

    10 years, 100 cases

  4. Trademark application: 8%

    10 years, 30 cases

  1. Trademark infringement: 8%

    8 years, 5 cases

  2. Franchising: 5%

    10 years, 20 cases

  3. Internet: 5%

    10 years, 30 cases

  4. Corporate and incorporation: 3%

    10 years, 10 cases

  5. Mergers and acquisitions: 3%

    8 years, 10 cases

  6. Copyright infringement: 2%

    6 years, 2 cases

  7. Venture capital: 2%

    7 years, 5 cases

  8. Securities offerings: 1%

    7 years, 5 cases

  9. Securities and investment fraud: 1%

    5 years, 2 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Watson Firm

2007 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL, 35203

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    ALOccupational License - Authorized to Practice201105/03/2019
    TNSuspended201110/16/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers45
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
    Top AttorneysBirmingham Magazine2016
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2016
    Top 40 Under 40Birmingham Business Journal2015
    Top AttorneysBirmingham Magazine2015
    Top AttorneysBirmingham Magazine2014
    AAJ Serve & Protect the Public AwardCumberland School of Law, Samford University2010
    James H. Roberts, Jr. Trial Advocacy AwardCumberland School of Law, Samford University2010
    Judge Abraham Caruthers FellowCumberland School of Law, Samford University2009
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Entrepreneur AttorneyThe Watson Firm | The Entrepreneur's Law Firm2011 - Present
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Birmingham Bar Association, Solo Practice/Small Firms SectionBoard Member2013 - Present
    Judge James Edwin Horton American Inn of CourtMember2012 - Present
    Birmingham Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
    National Association of Business EconomistsBoard of Directors, Alabama Chapter2011 - Present
    Birmingham Venture ClubMember2011 - Present
    Birmingham Bar Association, Grievance CommitteeCommittee Member2017 - 2019
    National Association for Business EconomicsPresident, Alabama Chapter2014 - 2016
    Birmingham Bar Association, Long Range Planning CommitteeCommittee Member2012 - 2015
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Journal of the International Academy for Case StudiesCoastal Flooring2012
    Journal of the International Academy for Case StudiesCoastal Flooring: Instructor's Notes2012
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Samford University, Brock School of BusinessJD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA2010
    Samford University, Cumberland School of LawJD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA2010
    Washington and Lee UniversityB.A.2007
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Monthly MeetingFreelancing - The Legal Pirate2012
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Solar Reflections, LLC v. Solar Reflections Glass Tinting, LLCPending
    Police and Firemen's Insurance Association v. The Estate of Rodney J. Wilson, et alWon on summary judgment. Upheld on appeal

    Reviews

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    Review Joseph Watson

    Held Organization Accountable to Rules

    5.0 stars

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    Mr. Watson represented my company in a case where we were fighting to obtain what was rightfully ours based on a set of rules an organization had provided but did not choose to follow. Mr. Watson was incredibly attentive and swift which was necessary due to strict time constraints. We won the case and owe it all to Mr. Watson. I highly recommend.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney
    Joseph Watson's response: Thank you, Lee! It was a pleasure helping you!

    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer James Wells Robinson

    James Robinson, Business Attorney on Feb 3, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Tripp is an outstanding attorney and a leading light in the business law field. I would highly recommend him to potential clients.

    Lawyer Patrick Kimball Yeatts

    Patrick Yeatts, Business Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Tripp is an excellent attorney in all matters concerning small business. If you are looking to start a business or just looking to take your business to the next level, I would recommend speaking with Tripp. He can make sure that your business starts off on the right foot. He will save you a lot of time and money.

    Lawyer James Wells Robinson

    James Robinson, Business Attorney on Feb 3, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Tripp is an outstanding attorney and a leading light in the business law field. I would highly recommend him to potential clients.

    Lawyer Patrick Kimball Yeatts

    Patrick Yeatts, Business Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Tripp is an excellent attorney in all matters concerning small business. If you are looking to start a business or just looking to take your business to the next level, I would recommend speaking with Tripp. He can make sure that your business starts off on the right foot. He will save you a lot of time and money.

    Lawyer Cameron Lee Hogan

    Cameron Hogan, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Tripp is a well respected attorney in the community. He is very knowledgeable in his practice areas and has taken excellent care of every client I know of that has used him.

    Lawyer Melissa Humber Yan

    Melissa Yan, Business Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
    Relationship: Friend

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Christopher Hugh Daniel

    Christopher Daniel, Business Attorney on Sep 23, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer John Douglas Lloyd

    John Lloyd, Business Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Tripp is a great attorney. If you are looking to start a business in Jefferson or Shelby County, Alabama, you should consult with Tripp to help lay the foundation for growth. He's the entrepreneur's attorney.

    Lawyer Karen Elizabeth Eichman

    Karen Eichman, Business Attorney on Aug 11, 2013
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Joel Ray Blankenship

    Joel Blankenship, Business Attorney on Feb 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Watson is very knowledgeable in all forms of business law. I highly recommend him to anyone who is starting a new business

    Lawyer Clark Hamilton Henderson

    Clark Henderson, Unknown Attorney on Jan 26, 2013
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

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    Jonathan Johnson, Business Attorney on Jan 13, 2013
    Relationship: Friend

    Hockey great Wayne Gretzsky once said "A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." This applies to Tripp. He knows where business "is going to be." He's professional, brilliant, and I use his blogs and links to help manage the business side of my own practice.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $250-$250/hour
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • 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.15%-33%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Always
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card