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Atty. Thomas C. Watson

Atty. Thomas C. Watson

Chief Comments Editor, Washington University Law Review, 1971-1972. Law Clerk to Judge William Webster (later Director, FBI and CIA), U.S.

Washington Washington 54 Years Experience 54 year
Call (771) 224-8473

Profwith Summary

About Thomas C. Watson at a glance

Thomas C. Watson is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Watson & Renner. They haand 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1972), District of Columbia (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Eighth and Tenth Circuits (1974). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1972) and University of Memphis (B.S. University, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chief Comments Editor, Washington University Law Review, 1971-1972
  • Law Clerk to Judge William Webster (later Director, FBI and CIA), U.S
  • District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1972-1973
  • Listed in: Who's Who in America
  • Who's Who in American Law

Partner

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, 1973
  • Crowell & Moring, 1979
  • Lectured and authored book chapters and articles on litigation, trials, environmental law, and toxic torts

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Washington are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Thomas C. Watson's law office located?
Thomas C. Watson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Watson & Renner. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Thomas C. Watson practiced law?
Thomas C. Watson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Thomas C. Watson go to law school?
Thomas C. Watson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S. University, 1967).
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Thomas C. Watson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Business Litigation Civil Litigation Trial Practice Administrative Litigation Complex and Multi District Litigation Condemnation Contract Litigation Electric Utilities EMF Health Claims Eminent Domain Intellectual Property Litigation Inverse Condemnation Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Legal Malpractice Medical and Cancer Causation Personal Injury Defense Scientific Misconduct Technology And Science Law Telephone Utilities Toxic Tort Class Actions

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1972
B.S. University
University of Memphis
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Eighth and Tenth Circuits
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Circuits
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1993

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