Atty. Terence John Watterson

Atty. Terence John Watterson

Terence John Watterson is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial litigation, real estate litigation and 3 other areas of law. Terence received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Terence John Watterson at a glance

Terence John Watterson is a Shareholder based in West Palm Beach, Florida. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1975) and University of Florida (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Terence John Watterson is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial litigation, real estate litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Terence received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Terence practices in West Palm Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Terence John Watterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terence John Watterson 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Terence John Watterson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Terence John Watterson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 West Palm Beach 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terence John Watterson

Where is Terence John Watterson's law office located?
Terence John Watterson's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terence John Watterson handle?
Terence John Watterson focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Terence John Watterson practiced law?
Terence John Watterson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Terence John Watterson go to law school?
Terence John Watterson earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Terence John Watterson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Terence John Watterson received?
Terence John Watterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1975
B.S.
University of Florida
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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