Atty. John P. Watz

Atty. John P. Watz

John P. Watz practices at Henry Watz Raine & Marino, PLLC Read Full Bio

Lexington Lexington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John P. Watz at a glance

John P. Watz is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Henry Watz Raine & Marino, PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1980) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1981). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1980) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fayette County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

John P. Watz practices at Henry Watz Raine & Marino, PLLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Watz's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Creditor Rights & Collections

John P. Watz is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. Watz

Where is John P. Watz's law office located?
John P. Watz's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Henry Watz Raine & Marino, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Watz handle?
John P. Watz focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John P. Watz practiced law?
John P. Watz has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John P. Watz go to law school?
John P. Watz earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John P. Watz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John P. Watz received?
John P. Watz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1980
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1981

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