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 06/22/12 in Personal Injury

    Outstanding lawyer that consistently achieves great results for his clients.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/24/14 in Toxic Chemicals

    He is a savvy lawyer with a strong knowledge of his practice area. He is capable in the courtroom and equally capable as a negotiator, which works to his clients' benefit.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/16/12 in Personal Injury

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 10/09/14 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    Very capable lawyer and works hard for his clients

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 10/01/14 in Toxic Chemicals

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/24/14 in Personal Injury

    Excellent attorney. Difficult to deal with.

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  • 1.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/23/14 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

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337-429-1773  Phone

337-478-8946  Fax

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