Atty. John H. Watters

Atty. John H. Watters

Mr. John H.

Raleigh Raleigh 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (984) 520-6010 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John H. Watters at a glance

John H. Watters is a criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1979) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John H. Watters is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John H. Watters's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

John H. Watters is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Raleigh 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John H. Watters

Where is John H. Watters's law office located?
John H. Watters's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H. Watters handle?
John H. Watters focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John H. Watters practiced law?
John H. Watters has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John H. Watters go to law school?
John H. Watters earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John H. Watters for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1979
B.A.
North Carolina State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1979

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