Atty. Jason H. Watson
Mr. Watson is chair of the Bankruptcy Group.
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About Jason H. Watson at a glance
Jason H. Watson is a bankruptcy attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1996) and University of Georgia (BA, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Atlanta) (2022). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Watson is chair of the Bankruptcy Group
- His practice focuses on representing secured lenders in pre-bankruptcy workouts and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
- In addition, Mr. Watson represents several national franchisors in bankruptcy cases of franchisees and is a frequent lecturer on a variety of bankruptcy related topics
- He is licensed to practice in Georgia and New York and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute
- Mr. Watson is listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business and is listed in the Best Lawyers in America
- He received his J.D., in 1996, from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law and his B.A., in political science, in 1993 from the University of Georgia
- Prior to joining Alston & Bird, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable John T. Laney III, United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Middle District of Georgia
- Mr. Watson is active in his community, including serving on the Atlanta Executive Leadership Council for the American Cancer Society
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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