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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.

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

2007 3rd Avenue North
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The Watson Firm

2007 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL, 35203

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ALOccupational License - Authorized to Practice201105/03/2019
TNActive201112/15/2020
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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Held Organization Accountable to Rules

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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.
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Joseph Watson's response: Thank you, Lee! It was a pleasure helping you!

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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.

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.

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.

Melissa Yan, Business Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

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

I endorse this lawyer.

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.

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

I endorse this lawyer.

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

Clark Henderson

I endorse this lawyer.

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

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  • Hourly Rates$250-$250/hour
    RATES
    • 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%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card