$ 350-400 per hour
Joseph Ellis Watson III
also known as Tripp Watson
About Joseph
Biography
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
13
Practice Areas
Business
32%
15 years | 100 cases
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
20%
15 years | 100 cases
Contracts and Agreements
10%
15 years | 100 cases
Trademark Application
8%
15 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
15%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Alabama for 14 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 15 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Intellectual Property Consulting
2007 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Lee | May 09, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Held Organization Accountable to Rules
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 an...
Joseph Watson
Replied last May 09, 2016Thank you, Lee! It was a pleasure helping you!
Joseph Ellis Watson III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've not only consulted with Tripp as an attorney, but I've hired him. He's the best at what he does. Couldn't recommend him more."
"Tripp is an outstanding attorney and a leading light in the business law field. I would highly recommend him to potential clients."
"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."
"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."
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"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."
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"Mr. Watson is very knowledgeable in all forms of business law. I highly recommend him to anyone who is starting a new business"
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"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."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, Birmingham Business Journal
2015
Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine
2014
Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine
2010
AAJ Serve & Protect the Public Award, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
2010
James H. Roberts, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
2009
Judge Abraham Caruthers Fellow, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Entrepreneur Attorney, Intellectual Property Consulting
2011 - 2024
Entrepreneur Attorney, The Watson Firm | The Entrepreneur's Law Firm
Associations
2013 - Present
Birmingham Bar Association, Solo Practice/Small Firms SectionBoard Member
2012 - Present
Judge James Edwin Horton American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Birmingham Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Business EconomistsBoard of Directors, Alabama Chapter
2011 - Present
Birmingham Venture ClubMember
2017 - 2019
Birmingham Bar Association, Grievance CommitteeCommittee Member
2014 - 2016
National Association for Business EconomicsPresident, Alabama Chapter
2012 - 2015
Birmingham Bar Association, Long Range Planning CommitteeCommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Solar Reflections, LLC v. Solar Reflections Glass Tinting, LLC
Pending
Police and Firemen's Insurance Association v. The Estate of Rodney J. Wilson, et al
Won on summary judgment. Upheld on appeal
Education
2010
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2010
Samford University, Brock School of Business
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2007
Washington and Lee University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2012
Monthly Meeting
Freelancing - The Legal Pirate
Publications
2012
Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies
Coastal Flooring
2012
Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies
Coastal Flooring: Instructor's Notes
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i be sued for slander for posting my dog got kennel cough from a particular groomer on facebook?
25 Feb 2015
Q&A
Can you tell me how to find some pro bono trademark assistance?
22 Sep 2014
Q&A
Can I register a trademark name that already exists in a different class?
08 Sep 2014