Atty. Monte Dwight Watkins

Atty. Monte Dwight Watkins

Monte Dwight Watkins is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury law, landlord and tenant law and 2 other areas of law. Monte received a B.S. degree from Tennessee State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Nashville Nashville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Monte Dwight Watkins at a glance

Monte Dwight Watkins is a probate, personal injury, criminal defense, landlord/tenant, and adr attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1984). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1984) and Tennessee State University (B.S. Tennessee, 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Monte Dwight Watkins is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury law, landlord and tenant law and 2 other areas of law
  • Monte received a B.S. degree from Tennessee State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Monte practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Monte Dwight Watkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monte Dwight Watkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Monte Dwight Watkins is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Monte Dwight Watkins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Monte Dwight Watkins is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Monte Dwight Watkins is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Monte Dwight Watkins is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Monte Dwight Watkins

Where is Monte Dwight Watkins's law office located?
Monte Dwight Watkins's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monte Dwight Watkins handle?
Monte Dwight Watkins focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, landlord/tenant, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Monte Dwight Watkins practiced law?
Monte Dwight Watkins has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Monte Dwight Watkins go to law school?
Monte Dwight Watkins earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Tennessee, 1970).
How can I contact Monte Dwight Watkins for a consultation?
You can contact Monte Dwight Watkins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Monte Dwight Watkins received?
Monte Dwight Watkins's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University
- 1984
B.S. Tennessee
Tennessee State University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1984

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