Atty. James R. Watson

Atty. James R. Watson

James R. Watson is a lawyer practicing construction and surety law, land use law, insurance and 1 other area of law.

Richmond Richmond 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (804) 707-4316 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James R. Watson at a glance

James R. Watson is a zoning and insurance attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1971) and Virginia (1973). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1971) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1968). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Watson is a lawyer practicing construction and surety law, land use law, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Watson's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

James R. Watson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James R. Watson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Watson

Where is James R. Watson's law office located?
James R. Watson's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Watson handle?
James R. Watson focuses on zoning, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James R. Watson practiced law?
James R. Watson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James R. Watson go to law school?
James R. Watson earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact James R. Watson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1971
B.S.
West Virginia University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1971
Virginia
Admitted: 1973

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