John Foster Watkins

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Notre Dame, B.A., 2004
Law School Attended:
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
ISLN:
920636648

Areas of Practice (4)

  • National Appellate Litigation and Consulting Group
  • Trucking and Transportation
  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Financial Services Litigation

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/22/24 in Litigation

    Attorney Watkins is an excellent appellate attorney. He has a keen eye for the details and is a joy to work with. I would recommend his services.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/11/24 in Litigation

    John is a role model for the industry and ranks amongst the industry leaders.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/05/24 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/09/24 in Litigation

    I have worked with John Foster Watkins on a few cases in my career. He is a strategist with a high legal acumen and excellent advocacy skills. You will want him on your side, for sure!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/26/24 in Litigation

    Mr. Watkins consistently delivers high-quality work product which significantly contributes to the success of our cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 06/26/24 in Litigation

    Mr. Watkins exceeds all expectations in his role as partner and well- thought of appellate attorney. He adapts easily to rapid change in the workplace and works well under pressure especially when he is called on by clients to take a case at the 11th... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/10/24 in Appellate Practice

    Jack is my former boss, and probably the most skilled appellate attorney and legal writer with whom I have every worked. He is also notable for his ability and willingness to teach and mentor younger attorneys. I could not recommend him highly enou... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/22/24 in Appellate Practice

    Fantastic appellate attorney!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 02/19/22 in Appellate Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/07/22 in Appellate Practice

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  • New York, NY
    800 3rd Avenue, 16th Floor
    New York, NY 10022