Atty. Jeffrey Pope Watson

Atty. Jeffrey Pope Watson

Jeffrey Pope Watson is a lawyer practicing non-competition and trade secrets litigation, erisa and employee benefits, labor/unions and 10 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a M.B.A. degree from Jacksonville University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Pope Watson at a glance

Jeffrey Pope Watson is a Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, wage & hour, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Florida Florida State Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Colora U.S. Distric (1995). Educated at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D., 1995) and Jacksonville University (M.B.A. Stetson, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey Pope Watson is a lawyer practicing non-competition and trade secrets litigation, erisa and employee benefits, labor/unions and 10 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey received a M.B.A. degree from Jacksonville University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Pope Watson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jeffrey Pope Watson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Jeffrey Pope Watson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Wage & Hour Disputes

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Trade Secrets

Jeffrey Pope Watson is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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 Jacksonville 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 Jeffrey Pope Watson

Where is Jeffrey Pope Watson's law office located?
Jeffrey Pope Watson's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Pope Watson handle?
Jeffrey Pope Watson focuses on employment, business, workers comp, wage & hour, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jeffrey Pope Watson practiced law?
Jeffrey Pope Watson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Jeffrey Pope Watson go to law school?
Jeffrey Pope Watson earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.B.A. Stetson, 1991).
How can I contact Jeffrey Pope Watson for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey Pope Watson 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 Jeffrey Pope Watson received?
Jeffrey Pope Watson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
- 1995
M.B.A. Stetson
Jacksonville University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida Florida State Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Colora U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1995

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