Atty. John Wallace Watson

Atty. John Wallace Watson

John Wallace Watson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil practice. John received a B.S. degree from San Jose State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years.

San Jose San Jose 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wallace Watson at a glance

John Wallace Watson is a personal injury and litigation attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), and North Carolina (1997). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1984) and San Jose State University (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Wallace Watson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil practice
  • John received a B.S. degree from San Jose State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Wallace Watson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wallace Watson 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 Wallace Watson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Wallace Watson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Wallace Watson

Where is John Wallace Watson's law office located?
John Wallace Watson's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wallace Watson handle?
John Wallace Watson focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Wallace Watson practiced law?
John Wallace Watson has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Wallace Watson go to law school?
John Wallace Watson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact John Wallace Watson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1984
B.S.
San Jose State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
North Carolina
Admitted: 1997

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