Wells T. Watson

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Wells T. Watson: Attorney with Baggett McCall LLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Wells T. Watson will tell you that he represents the “underdogs” in our society. Nothing could be more of an understatement. Wells has been fighting for the people who need it the most for over 25 years. When you speak with Wells you get a sense that he looks at his law practice as his chance to do good and contribute to society.

Similar to the other attorneys at Baggett McCall, Wells specializes in personal injury cases in Louisiana and is also an experienced mesothelioma attorney. If you need representation for chemical exposure in Louisiana, contact the attorneys at Baggett McCall in Lake Charles, LA.

Litigation Percentage:

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Representative Cases:

Arabie v. Citgo Petroleum Corporation, et al, 2010-244 (La. App. 3 Cir. 10/27/10), 49 So.3d 529

Arabie v. Citgo Petroleum Corporation, et al, 2010-2605 (La. 3/13/12), 89 So.3d 307

Brown v. Georgia Gulf Lake Charles, LLC, 2011-1442 (La. 7/4/11), 67 So.3d 468

Kopnicky v. Citgo Petroleum Corporation, et al, 2008 WL 1991979, 2007-1483 (La. App. 3 Cir. 5/7/08)

McWilliams v. ExxonMobil, et al, 2012-0144 (La. 1/27/12), 79 So.3d 1017

Guidry v. U.S. Tobacco Co. (5th Cir. 1999)

Evans v. Canadianoxy Offshore Production Co., 730 So. 2d 466 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1998)

Warren vs. Sabine Towing & Transportation Company, 831 So.2d 517 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2002)

Past Employment Positions:

Chief Judge Frederick Heebe, Eastern District of Louisiana, Law Clerk, 1990 – 1991

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Louisiana Association for Justice

American Association for Justice, Board of Directors

New Lawyers Division of Louisiana Trial Lawyers, Chairman

American Trial Lawyers Association, Louisiana Representative
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Personal Injury
  • Toxic Torts
  • Maritime Personal Injury
  • Chemical Exposure
  • Trials and Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Mississippi, B.B.A., 1987
Law School Attended:
Tulane Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Louisiana; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; 1992, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Memberships:
Louisiana Association for Justice; American Association for Justice; New Lawyers Division of Louisiana Trial Lawyers; American Trial Lawyers Association.
ISLN:
901140751

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/22/14 in Toxic Torts

    Has established an excellent reputation in handling a variety of toxic tort cases. Has handled these cases thru trial, appeal, and to La. Sct with good results. Has also demonstrated the ability to resolve cases short of trial thru effective ADR.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 10/01/14 in Litigation

    Outstanding litigator both in the trial and appellate courts.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/26/14 in Toxic Torts

    Have know Wells for many years and respect his abilities.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/24/14 in Toxic Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/23/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/23/14 in Personal Injury

    I have known Wells Watson for years. He is a hard working attorney with vast experience. He is creative and steadfast in his approach to litigation. I would be well served to have him represent me and would certainly refer clients to him.John McHa... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/23/14 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    Wells is a very good lawyer, He can be brash and abrasive at times but in general he is professional and very competent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/23/14 in Toxic Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/23/14 in Personal Injury

    one of the finest lawyers I have ever worked with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/23/14 in Mass Torts

    Excellent Trial Attorney!!

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337-429-1773  Phone

337-478-8946  Fax

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