Atty. Rom P. Watson

Atty. Rom P. Watson

Rom P. Watson is a lawyer practicing international, tax & benefits, tax and 4 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Rom P. Watson at a glance

Rom P. Watson is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, tax, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1983) and Stanford University (A.B., 1979). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rom P. Watson is a lawyer practicing international, tax & benefits, tax and 4 other areas of law
  • Rom received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Rom practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Rom P. Watson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rom P. Watson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Rom P. Watson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

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

Rom P. Watson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

Rom P. Watson is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Rom P. Watson is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rom P. Watson

Where is Rom P. Watson's law office located?
Rom P. Watson's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rom P. Watson handle?
Rom P. Watson focuses on business, tax, securities, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Rom P. Watson practiced law?
Rom P. Watson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Rom P. Watson go to law school?
Rom P. Watson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Rom P. Watson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1983
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

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