Atty. Emily Grace Watson

Atty. Emily Grace Watson

Emily Watson was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In May 2013 she graduated, cum laude, from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy.

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About Emily Grace Watson at a glance

Emily Grace Watson is an Associate Attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Randolph M. James, P.C.. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2017). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2016) and University of North Carolina at Wilmington (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Emily Watson was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • In May 2013 she graduated, cum laude, from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy
  • Anticipating a career in law, Ms. Watson studied International Criminal Justice in The Hague, Paris, Orleans, Stockholm, and Gothenburg
  • During her study, she observed proceedings in The International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Court's Democratic Republic of the Congo prosecutions
  • After graduating in three years from UNCW, her law school studies began at UNC Chapel Hill
  • She served as Vice President of the Federalist Society and she was a staff member of the First Amendment Law Review
  • Ms. Watson's internships included the Civil Legal Assistance Clinic in Chapel Hill, the Office of Capital Defender in Durham, and Grainger Law PLLC in Winston-Salem
  • Following graduation from UNC Law in 2016, Ms. Watson practiced Criminal Defense as a sole practitioner, and began her association with Randolph M. James PC in 2020
  • Ms. Watson enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, spending time with her family, and raising Cooper, her German Shepherd

Practice Areas Explained

Emily Grace Watson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Emily Grace Watson's law office located?
Emily Grace Watson's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is Randolph M. James, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Emily Grace Watson handle?
Emily Grace Watson focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Emily Grace Watson practiced law?
Emily Grace Watson has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Emily Grace Watson go to law school?
Emily Grace Watson earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (B.A., 2013).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina School of Law
- 2016
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- 2013

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2017

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