$ 300-300 per hour
John Dewey Watson
About John
Biography
Dewey Watson practiced law for thirty-nine years with Arkansas’ largest firm, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, as a trial lawyer. Currently, he is a full-time mediator with ADR, Inc. Throughout his career as a trial lawyer, he tried a wide variety of cases before juries, judges, and arbitrators throughout the State of Arkansas. He is a bronze star recipient for service in Vietnam and a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
Since 1990, Dewey has had extensive training as a mediator and has mediated cases concerning medical malpractice, automobile accidents, premises liability, property disputes, commercial construction, residential construction, franchise rights, and domestic relations. Dewey is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes through principled negotiation. If negotiation fails, he believes that arbitration is a fair, confidential, speedy, and economical forum for final resolution of disputes.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Mediation
65%
36 years | 200 cases
Construction and Development
20%
51 years | 800 cases
Arbitration
15%
36 years | 214 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Arkansas for 55 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1970
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
John Dewey Watson, P.A.
1501 North University Avenue, Suite 630, Little Rock, AR, 72207
John Dewey Watson, P.A.
23 Iviers Dr, Little Rock, AR, 72223-9143
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Posted by Richard | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
Very Satisfied with Mr. Watson's performance.
Mr. Watson is a highly regarded attorney who practices mediation and arbitration for construction-related cases. He is thorough, fair and exceptionally adept regarding soliciting honest communication from all parties during mediation and arbitration cases. In my case, Mr. Watson was able to cut ...
John Dewey Watson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dewey Watson is one of the best lawyers in Arkansas for many many areas, including Arbitration, Construction and Mediation. Very ethical and professional."
Thomas Watson
Tax lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Litigation-Construction, Arbitration, Mediation, Best Lawyers in America
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Sidney S. McMath Award, Pulaski County Bar Association
2007
President's Award, Pulaski County Bar Association
2006
Continuing Legal Education Award, Arkansas Bar Association
2005
President's Award, Arkansas Bar Association
1966
Bronze Star with Combat "V", United States Marine Corps
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of Arkansas School Of Law, Fayetteville
2010 - Present
President, John Dewey Watson, P.A.
1990 - Present
Hearing Officer, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
1971 - 2010
Partner, Friday, Eldredge, & Clark, LLP
1970 - 1971
Law Clerk, Arkansas Supreme Court
1969 - 1970
On-Camera Weatherman, KGTO TV
1963 - 1967
Infantry Officer, United States Marine Corps
1959 - 1963
Disk Jockey, KVRC Radio
Associations
2012 - Present
Pulaski County Bar FoundationMember
2010 - Present
Association of Attorney-MediatorsMember
2010 - Present
National Academy of Distinguished NeutralsMember
2008 - Present
American Inns of CourtGroup Leader; Emeritus Member
2000 - Present
Association for Conflict ResolutionMember
1995 - Present
Arkansas Bar FoundationMember
1970 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1970 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationChari Construction Law Section; Chair ADR Section
1970 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember
Metropolitan YMCA Foundation
President
Sample of Legal Cases
Brown v. National Health Care, 102 Ark.App. 148, 283 S.W.3d 224
Affirmed in part, reversed in part
Hubbard v. National Healthcare, 371 Ark. 444, 267 S.W.3d 573
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Nabholz Construction Corp. v. Contractors for Public Protection Association, 371 Ark. 411, 266 S.W.3d 689
Arkansas Supreme Court revesed on appeal
Morris v. Union Pacific Railroad, 373 F.3d 896
Reversed and remanded by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Jackson v. Ivory, 353 Ark. 847, 120 S.W.3d 587
Reversed and remanded by Arkansas Supreme Couort
Williams v. City of Fayetteville, 348 Ark. 768, 76 S.W.3d 235
Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed dismissal
Union Pacific Railroad v. 174 Acres, 193 F.3d 944
Affirmed on appeal by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Pittman v. Frazer, 129 F.3d 983
Affirmed on appeal by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
25 Residents of Sevier County v. Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, 330 Ark. 396, 954 S.W.2d 242
Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed dismissal
Van Dyke v. Glover, 326 Ark. 736, 934 S.W.2d 204
Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and remanded
Doe v. Union Pacific Railroad, 323 Ark. 237, 914 S.W.2d 312
Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed appeal
Freeman v. Bechtel Corporation, 87 F.3d 1029
Affirmed on appeal by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Cawood v. Smith, 310 Ark. 619, 839 S.W.2d 208
Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed
Union Pacific Railroad v. Mullen, 966 F.2d 348
Affirmed by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Robertson v. Union Pacific Railroad, 954 F.2d 1433
Affirmed by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Case Internat'l v. T.L. James, 907 F.2d 65
Affirmed by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Smith v. American Trucking Association, 300 Ark. 594, 781 S.W.2d 3
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Schueck Steel v. McCarthy Brothers, 289 Ark. 436, 711 S.W.2d 820
Arkansas Supreme Court Affirmed
City of Hot Springs v. Creviston, 288 Ark. 286, 705 S.W.2d 415
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
APAC-Mississippi v. Deep South Construction
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Merrill Lynch v. First National Bank, 774 F.2d 909
Affirmed by 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Carter v. St. Vincent Infirmary, 15 Ark.App. 169, 690 S.W.2d 741
Reversed and remanded by Arkansas Court of Appeals, but jury ruled in favor of Appellee in second trial
Cory v. Mark Twain Life Ins., 286 Ark. 20, 688 S.W.2d 934
Arkansas Supreme Court found that case should not have been dismissed with prejudice
Mark Twain Life v. Cory, 283 Ark. 55, 670 S.W.2d 934
Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and remanded
Simpson v. Fuller, 281 Ark. 471, 665 S.W.2d 269
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Fletcher v. Duke, 5 Ark.App. 223, 635 S.W.2d 269
Affirmed by Arkansas Court of Appeals
Millsaps v. Rinehart, 276 Ark. 147, 634 S.W.2d 98
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Odom v. First National Bank, 5 Ark.App. 35, 631 S.W.2d 846
Appeal dismissed by Arkansas Court of Appeals as not a final judgment
Atkins Pickle Co. v. Burrough-Uerling-Brasuell, 275 Ark. 135, 628 S.W.2d 9
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Arkansas National Life Ins. v. Durbin, 3 Ark.App. 170, 623 S.W.2d 548
Reversed and remanded by Arkansas Court of Appeals
Atkins Pickle Co. v. Burrough-Uerling-Brasuell Consulting Engineers, 271 Ark. 897, 611 S.W.2d 775
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Jones v. Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, 270 Ark. 988, 607 S.W.2d 334
Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case
Powell v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 268 Ark. 1093, 598 S.W.2d 449
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Lile v. Matthews, 268 Ark. 980, 598 S.W.2d 755
Arkansas Supreme affirmed on conditution of remittitur or case would be reversed and remanded
Phillips v. Ben Hogan Co., 267 Ark. 1104, 594 S.W.2d 39
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Johnson v. Safeco Ins. Co., 265 Ark. 9, 576 S.W.2d 220
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Page v. Scott, 263 Ark. 684, 567 S.W.2d 101
Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case for entry of judgment in the full amount of $8,050
Commercial Union ins. v. Henshall, 262 Ark. 117, 553 S.W.2d 274
Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed duty to defend and remanded on liability which later resulted in a finding for client on liability
Bartlett v. Argonaut Ins. Co., 258 Ark. 221, 523 S.W.2d 274
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Brown v. Wood, 257 Ark. 252, 516 S.W.2d 98
Arkansas Supreme Court denied writ
Rickett v. Hayes, 256 Ark. 893, 511 S.W.2d 187
Affirmed by Arkansas Supreme Court
Hayes v. Rickett, 254 Ark. 179, 492 S.W.2d 419
Arkansas Supreme Court denied writ
Missouri Pacific Railroad v. Orsburn, 252 Ark. 872, 481 S.W.2d 356
Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed
Dollins v. Hartford Ins., 252 Ark. 13, 477 S.W.2d 179
Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed
Rickett v. Hayes, 251 Ark.395, 473 S.W.2d 446
Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and remanded case. Case was tried a second time, and the jury rendered a verdict again for defendant Hayes
Education
1970
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1963
Ouachita Baptist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Arkansas ADR Commission CME
Agreements in Mediation
2014
Construction Industry Conference
Construction Damages
2014
Arkansas Building & Construction Conference
Arbitration & Mediation Issues
2013
Association of Attorney-Mediators Annual Meeting
Mediation Ethics
2012
Construction Industry Conference
Construction Licensing Update
2012
Construction Industry Conference
Negotiation Ethics
2012
Best of CLE
Ethics In Negotiation
2012
Arkansas Building & Construction Trades Conferencde
Licensing
2011
Construction Industry Conference
Construction Law Ethics
2011
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Convention
How To Effectively Present Your Case To An Arbitrator
2011
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry
Termination
2011
ADR Section CME/CLE
Negotiation Ethics
2008
Best of CLE
Ethics
2008
Annual CLE
Expert Witnesses
2008
ADR Conference
Ethics
2007
Construction Industry Conference
Ethics
2007
Annual Conference
Drafting Agreements That Work
2006
Fall Legal Institute
Ethics
2006
Construction Industry Conference
Ethics
2005
Seminar
How To Resolve Disputes Peacefully
2005
Obesity Conference
Obesity
2004
Seminar
Arbitration Advocacy
2003
Seminar
Mediation Advocacy
2000
Annual Meeting
Arbitration for Construction Contractors
Publications
2013
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business in New York
State-By-State Guide To Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing
2007
Aspatore, Inc.
Construction Law Settlements and Negotiations
2006
Aspen Publishers, Inc.
State-By-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims
2000
The AGC Advantage
What Is ADR? Mediation? Arbitration?
1999
Aspen Law & Business
State-by-State Guide to Architect, Engineer and Contractor Licensing
1998
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
Fifty State Monograph on the Enforceability of "No Damages for Deloay Clauses"
Languages
English