John F Watson

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bradley University, B.S., 1990
Law School Attended:
John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1958
Admission:
1993, Illinois; 1999, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; 2005, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois; 2006, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1994, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; 1958, Tennessee
ISLN:
914048013
Hobbies & interests:
Tuscola Community Foundation (Board Member, 2010-Present) http://www.tuscolafoundation.org; IDC Quarterly (Editorial Board, 2012-)

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Criminal Litigation

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/16/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/14/14 in Appellate Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/14/14 in Civil Litigation

    I've worked closely with John on an amicus brief filed in the Illinois Supreme Court. His legal analysis was invaluable to the project. He is an exceptional attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/09/14 in Civil Litigation

    Outstanding trial attorney. Highest ethical standards.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/23/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/23/14 in Defense Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/23/14 in Litigation

    I recently participated in a complex litigation matter with Attorney Watson. I was impressed with his skill and ability to understand the complex issues in the case.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/10/14 in Patents

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/10/14 in Personal Liability Defense

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/09/13 in Civil Litigation

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