Atty. John Griffin Watts

Atty. John Griffin Watts

Mr. John Griffin Watts is a lawyer practicing elder law, personal injury, consumer protection and 9 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About John Griffin Watts at a glance

John Griffin Watts is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Watts And Herring Llc. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, class action, wage & hour, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1995) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh (2006). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1995) and Indiana University (B.S. Business, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar Alabama Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Griffin Watts is a lawyer practicing elder law, personal injury, consumer protection and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Watts & Herring, LLC in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

John Griffin Watts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Griffin Watts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

John Griffin Watts is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Griffin Watts is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Alabama →

Class Action

John Griffin Watts is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Wage & Hour Disputes

John Griffin Watts is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Alabama →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Griffin Watts is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Griffin Watts

Where is John Griffin Watts's law office located?
John Griffin Watts's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Watts And Herring Llc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Griffin Watts handle?
John Griffin Watts focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, class action, wage & hour, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has John Griffin Watts practiced law?
John Griffin Watts has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Griffin Watts go to law school?
John Griffin Watts earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Business, 1992).
How can I contact John Griffin Watts for a consultation?
You can contact John Griffin Watts 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 John Griffin Watts received?
John Griffin Watts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1995
B.S. Business
Indiana University
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh
Admitted: 2006

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