Atty. John Paul Watts

Atty. John Paul Watts

John Paul Watts is a lawyer practicing government, municipal, real property/ land use. John received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Port Townsend Port Townsend 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John Paul Watts at a glance

John Paul Watts is a City of Port Townsend based in Port Townsend, Washington. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1975). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1975) and University of Washington (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Port Townsend, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Paul Watts is a lawyer practicing government, municipal, real property/ land use
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices in Port Townsend, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Watts's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

John Paul Watts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

John Paul Watts is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Paul Watts is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Paul Watts

Where is John Paul Watts's law office located?
John Paul Watts's law practice is located in Port Townsend, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Watts handle?
John Paul Watts focuses on real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Paul Watts practiced law?
John Paul Watts has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Paul Watts go to law school?
John Paul Watts earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Paul Watts for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Paul Watts received?
John Paul Watts's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1975
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1975

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