Atty. John William Watson III
John William Watson III is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from St.
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John William Watson III is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, litigation, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1988) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John William Watson III is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 8 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- John practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL
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John William Watson III is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John William Watson III is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John William Watson III is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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