John L. Watkins

Business and Business Insurance Coverage Lawyer

43 years of experience
Business Law
Georgia

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Biography

I currently practice as part time in-house counsel for Regulated Capital Consultants, LLC, a white collar consulting company that provides services primarily to regulated industries. I previously was in private practice in the areas of commercial litigation and commercial law. I have been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell for many years and was on the list of Georgia Super Lawyers in various areas for 15 years. I taught Insurance Law at the University of Georgia Law School as an adjunct professor for ten years.

Education

The University of Georgia School of Law: J.D. (1982); 1979 - 1982; Honors: First Honor Graduate (summa cum laude); Jessie and Dan MacDougald Award; Isaac Meinhard Award, Class of 1933 Torts Award; American Jurisprudence Book Awards in several classes; Activities: Georgia Law Review (Editorial Board, 1980-81); Intrastate Mock Trial Team

Mercer University: B.A.; 1978 - 1979; Honors: First Round Bid, National Debate Tournament

Professional Experience

Part Time In-House Counsel: Regulated Capital Consultants, LLC; 2023 - Current

Member: Watkins Law and Mediation LLC; 2020 - 2022

Senior Counsel: Thompson Hine, LLP; 2018 - 2019; Business litigation and business attorney

Partner: Thompson Hine LLP; 2013 - 2017; Business litigation and business attorney concentrating in areas noted in profile

Partner: Barnes & Thornburg LLP; 2010 - 2013; Business Litigation and business attorney in areas noted.

Shareholder: Chorey, Taylor & Feil, A Professional Corporation; 2007 - 2010; Business litigator and business lawyer in practice areas noted above.

Shareholder: Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal, P.C.; 2007 - 2007; Business litigator and business lawyer in practice areas noted above.

Associate, Of Counsel and Partner: McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP; 1986 - 2007; Attorney in the Litigation Department. I handled a wide variety of commercial litigation, including managing tort litigation for a utility, insurance coverage, commercial contract, product liability, and intellectual property matters.