Atty. Richard C. Watson
A lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area, Mr. Watson grew up in St.
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Richard C. Watson is an Attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Law Offices of Jason K.S. Porter, P.A.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, nursing home, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1992). Educated at Dale Carnegie: Management Seminar Special Studies EPIC Consultants: Executive Efficiency Classes Special Studies Florida Coastal School of Law Labor Law (Teaching, 2009) and Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Jacksonville Bar Association The Florida Bar Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Jacksonville Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area, Mr. Watson grew up in St. Augustine, Florida
- After attending high school in Jacksonville, Mr. Watson attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina
- There, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages
- Mr. Watson later attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where he received his Jurist Doctorate in 1991
- Upon entering the practice of law, Mr. Watson worked in private law firms representing insurance companies in personal injury actions, as well as plaintiffs
- Preferring to represent people who have been injured by the negligence of others, Mr. Watson formed the law firm of Rahaim, Watson, Dearing, Berry and Moore, P.A., in 1991
- As managing partner of that firm, Mr. Watson was responsible for the representation of clients involved in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
- As a result of Mr. Watson's efforts on behalf of his clients, he was inducted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in 2002
- After more than twenty years in the private practice of law, Mr. Watson took a hiatus, choosing instead to spend two years teaching at Florida Coastal School of Law
- Upon returning to practice, Mr. Watson joined our firm as a Senior Associate
- Mr. Watson assists Mr. Porter in all areas of personal injury representation
- A lifelong outdoorsman, Mr. Watson spends his free time hunting and fishing
- Employment • 2013-2017, Of Counsel, Law Offices of Timothy P. Kelly, P.A. • 2011-2013 Visiting Professor, Florida Coastal School of Law • 2009-2011 Adjunct Professor, Florida Coastal School of Law • 1996-2011 Rahaim Watson Dearing & Moore, P.A. • 1992-1996 Boyer, Tanzler & Boyer, P.A. • 1992 Gobelman and Love, P.A. • 1987-1988 A.H
- Robins Inc., • 1985-1987 Expert Freight Inc. • 1981-1982 Spartanburg County Sherriff’s Office Memberships Jacksonville Bar Association Jacksonville Trial Lawyers Assoc. (former Board Member) Florida Bar Grievance Committee (2006-2007) Florida Bar Judicial Evaluations Committee (2000-2001) Cumberland Law School Alumni Association (former Board member) Jacksonville Episcopal High School Alumni Board (2000-2001) Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member Former Member of
- Association of Trial lawyers of America, National Employment Lawyers Association, Academy of Florida Trial Law
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Richard C. Watson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Richard C. Watson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Richard C. Watson is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard C. Watson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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