Atty. Ansley Watson, Jr.

Atty. Ansley Watson, Jr.

Ansley Watson, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative & governmental, business & corporate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Ansley received a A.B. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.

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Profile Summary

About Ansley Watson, Jr. at a glance

Ansley Watson, Jr. is a Shareholder - Managing Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in All Florida State Courts (1970). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1970) and Washington & Lee University (A.B. Psychology, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Memberships The Florida Bar Hillsborough County Bar Association Professional Memberships Florida Citrus Processors Association, Executive Director. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ansley Watson, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative & governmental, business & corporate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Ansley received a A.B. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Ansley practices at Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Ansley Watson, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ansley Watson, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Ansley Watson, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ansley Watson, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ansley Watson, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Ansley Watson, Jr. is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ansley Watson, Jr. is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ansley Watson, Jr.

Where is Ansley Watson, Jr.'s law office located?
Ansley Watson, Jr.'s law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ansley Watson, Jr. handle?
Ansley Watson, Jr. focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Ansley Watson, Jr. practiced law?
Ansley Watson, Jr. has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Ansley Watson, Jr. go to law school?
Ansley Watson, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B. Psychology, 1967).
How can I contact Ansley Watson, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact Ansley Watson, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ansley Watson, Jr. received?
Ansley Watson, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University College of Law
- 1970
A.B. Psychology
Washington & Lee University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

All Florida State Courts
Admitted: 1970

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