Atty. David Elam Watson
David Elam Watson is a lawyer practicing business law, appellate practice, trial practice and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama at Huntsville in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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David Elam Watson is a Member based in Topeka, Kansas, practicing at Hamilton, Laughlin, Barker, Johnson & Watson. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1998) and Missouri (1999). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Alabama at Huntsville (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Topeka and Kansas Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Topeka, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Elam Watson is a lawyer practicing business law, appellate practice, trial practice and 7 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama at Huntsville in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
- David practices at Hamilton, Laughlin, Barker, Johnson & Watson in Topeka, KS
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David Elam Watson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Elam Watson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David Elam Watson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Kansas →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Elam Watson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David Elam Watson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Kansas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Elam Watson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David Elam Watson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →
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Why local counsel matters in Kansas
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Topeka are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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