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Aaron Watson
Biography
Aaron Watson is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Lawyer. Before graduating law school, Attorney Aaron Watson was named a national champion in trial advocacy after he defeated 248 teams from 148 law schools in the American Association for Justice student trial competition. The competing teams were judged by other lawyers and judges on their trial advocacy skills, opening statements, examination of witnesses, use of facts, and closing arguments. During this time, Mr. Watson was also named Who's Who Among American Universities & Colleges.
Mr. Watson is involved in the following legal associations:Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association
American Bar Association, Member
Florida Bar Association, Member
American Association for Justice (AAJ), Board member
Florida Justice Association (FJA), Board member
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Member
First Circuit Attorney Grievance Committee
Board of Directors for The Guardian Ad Litem Program, Northwest Florida
RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCEMr. Watson has served as president for the Black Law Students Association, interned with the United States Department of Justice, and volunteered with the Florida Attorney General's office. He was selected for the Stallworth Trial Team Award by faculty at Stetson College of Law for his achievement of excellence in trial advocacy, and he was inducted into The National Order of Barristers for attaining high honor in the art of courtroom advocacy. Mr. Watson currently serves on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice and the Florida Justice Association, and has recently been named one of the National Black Lawyers Top 100.
Because of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Watson has earned several prestigious accolades:
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40Million Dollar Advocates Forum: The Top Trial Lawyers In America
2018 Florida Super Lawyers
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member
2018 Top 100 Black Lawyers in the U.S by the National Black Lawyers
2018 PowePractice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - This does not apply to criminal cases.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Law Clerk Willie Gary Law
Year: 2008 - 2009
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Attorney/ Shareholder Levin Law Firm
Year: 2009 - 2016
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Attorney/ Owner The Watson Firm
Year: 2016 - Current
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Professional Associations
Guardian at Litem Board of Directors (Current)
First Circuit Attorney Grievance Committee (Current)
Florida Justice Association Board of Directors (Current)
Florida Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Board of Directors (Current)
Publications
Deadly chase brings new look at stun gun use CNN (October 20, 2009)
Yamaha hit with $3.3M verdict for wanton conduct Legal News Line (May 7, 2013)
Car Accidents Surge in 2012 Costing Over $250 Billion The Ring of Fire Network (February 25, 2013)
Aaron Watson leaves Levin Pensacola News Journal (June 2, 2016)
300 turkeys, 300 bags of groceries given away for Thanksgiving WEAR (November 19, 2018)
International Paper offering payments to residents affected by explosion WEAR (January 31, 2017)
Watson Lives His Dream IN Weekly (January 14, 2015)
Aaron Watson JD ’09: Living the Dream Stetson University (January 15, 2015)
JET DADDY: AARON WATSON Jet Magazine (August 24, 2016)
Awards
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Top 40 under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
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The Top Trial Lawyers In America
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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2018 Florida Super Lawyers
2018 Florida Super Lawyers
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Life Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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2018 Top 100 Black Lawyers in the U.S
Nation Black Lawyers
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Top 100 Most Influential People in Pensacola
2018 Power List
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrecon
Education
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Stetson University College of Law J.D. (2009) | Law
Year: 2006 - 2009
Honors: Honor Roll Member, Stetson Trial Team National Champion – AAJ National Trial Advocacy Competition Regional Champion – AAJ National Trial Advocacy Competition Stallworth Trial Team Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy Inducted into The National Order of Barristers Selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Colleges and Universities Voted “Most Likely To Be In Library” by Graduating Class
Speaking Engagements
Lecturer, The People’s Law School Community Event
Lecturer, The People’s Law School Community Event
Websites
https://www.watsonfirm.com/
Website Link
The Watson Firm
850 S Palafox St, Ste 202, Pensacola, FL 32502