John G. Watts
Watts & Herring, LLC
I grew up in Los Angeles, California, but have lived in Alabama for over 20 years. I graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1995, passed the bar that year and have practiced across Alabama ever since. My firm is dedicated to protecting Alabama consumers and helping Alabama consumers fight back against illegal foreclosures, abusive debt collectors, identify theft, unfair insurance companies, and negligent businesses that have hurt my clients. We also help Veterans qualify for service and non service related benefits (Aid and Attendance) as well as seniors to qualify for Alabama Medicaid without losing all of their assets. Our mindset is to help you understand your options and the good and the bad of each option for how to deal with your particular situation. If we can help you in any way, please feel free to let us know. You are welcome to visit our websites or blogs to learn more about us. If you contact us, we will send you out a package of information related to whatever issue you are facing so you can review that before you make a decision on what course of action to take. We look forward to helping you....
- Consumer Law
- Foreclosure Defense
- Elder Law
- Car Accidents
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- English: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- Watts Law Group, PC
- - Current
- I opened my own firm, Watts Law Group, PC, in October 2006 to focus on representing consumers under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, other consumer statutes and to continue to handle serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.
- Attorney
- Yearout & Traylor, PC
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- At Yearout & Traylor, PC, a prominent plaintiff's firm in Birmingham, Alabama, I handled personal injury cases (auto wrecks, truck wrecks, etc), train crossing cases, class action cases, consumer litigation (FCRA, FDCPA, Truth in Lending, etc) and securities litigation.
- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
- J.D
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- Honors: Law Review
- Indiana University - Indiana University-Northwest
- B.S | Business Administration
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- National Association of Consumer Advocates
- Member
- - Current
- Blog
- Alabama Consumer Protection Lawyers
- How does the statute of limitations work in a debt collection suit? What does it stop collectors from doing?
21 February 2020 - Hired a scam debt settlement company and now you have been sued?
21 December 2019 - Sued by Synchrony Bank? Discover your 5 options now (hint: 4 options do not include bankruptcy!)
20 December 2019 - Alabama Foreclosure: Can a defective default letter make a foreclosure void?
8 November 2019 - IRS back taxes — what is an offer in compromise?
1 October 2019 - New rules on whether a nursing home can force you to sign binding arbitration
17 July 2019 - When is the best time to take action? The planting a tree story
12 April 2019 - All abusive debt collectors should be sued . . . repeatedly
11 April 2019 - What do I do if my mortgage company won’t properly respond to my RESPA letters?
10 April 2019
- Blog
- Alabama Consumer Law Blog
- Can a debt collector lie about marking you as a “refusal to pay?”
16 February 2020 - In my debt collection lawsuit why is there a motion for summary judgment after denying complaint?
15 February 2020 - Open your mail — if bad news, must face it head-on
2 January 2020 - “Can I get punitive damages under the FDCPA against a debt collector?”
20 December 2019 - Your 3 options when you’re accused by a debt collector of owing a debt that you do NOT owe
6 November 2019 - “What is the Automatic Stay that I’ve heard about in bankruptcy?”
3 October 2019 - “How do I get rid of a lien from a judgment?”
2 October 2019 - “Can I get compensatory damages in a wrongful death lawsuit in Alabama?”
2 October 2019 - “What’s the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?”
4 August 2019
- Blog
- Alabama Elder Lawyer
- Do you need an elder law attorney if the nursing home rejects you due to gifts made in past 5 years?
11 April 2019 - What is the difference in assisted living and memory care in assisted living?
10 April 2019 - Introduction To Alabama Medicaid For Long Term Care In A Nursing Home
30 March 2019 - What’s the difference between VA Aid & Attendance and VA Disability?
9 February 2018 - What is the “Maximum Community Spouse Resource Allowance” in 2017 for Alabama Medicaid long term care in a nursing home
18 April 2017
