Atty. Richard Gregory Watts

Atty. Richard Gregory Watts

Mr. Richard Gregory Watts is a lawyer practicing probate law, estate planning, taxation law and 2 other areas of law.

Bay Minette Bay Minette 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Richard Gregory Watts at a glance

Richard Gregory Watts is a Member based in Bay Minette, Alabama. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at Emory University (LL.M., 1981) and University of Alabama (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Member, Editorial Board, Alabama Law Review, Member, Board of Trustees, American Institute on Federal Taxation, and Member, Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Bay Minette, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard Gregory Watts is a lawyer practicing probate law, estate planning, taxation law and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard Gregory received a degree from Emory University in 1981, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Richard Gregory practices in Bay Minette, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Gregory Watts's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Richard Gregory Watts is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Gregory Watts is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Gregory Watts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Richard Gregory Watts is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Gregory Watts

Where is Richard Gregory Watts's law office located?
Richard Gregory Watts's law practice is located in Bay Minette, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Gregory Watts handle?
Richard Gregory Watts focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Richard Gregory Watts practiced law?
Richard Gregory Watts has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Richard Gregory Watts go to law school?
Richard Gregory Watts earned their education at (LL.M., 1981); (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Richard Gregory Watts for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Gregory Watts 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 Richard Gregory Watts received?
Richard Gregory Watts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
Emory University
- 1981
J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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