ATLANTA—Womble Carlyle is proud to announce that bankruptcy attorney Jason Watson has joined the firm as a partner in the Atlanta office. Watson has more than 15 years of experience representing secured lenders and special servicers in large scale bankruptcy matters including pre-bankruptcy workouts, Chapter 11 cases, and litigation. He also regularly advises a range of clients – including food franchisors, real estate industry entities, and manufacturing and telecommunications companies – in bankruptcy acquisitions.
Watson joins Womble Carlyle from Alston & Bird where he chaired the firm’s Bankruptcy, Workouts & Reorganization Group. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, a member of the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, and a member of American Bankruptcy Institute. He is also a frequent featured speaker on bankruptcy topics and has authored a variety of writings on the subject, including co-authoring the Bankruptcy Litigation Manual (2013-2014).
Watson earned his law degree at Mercer University and his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia.
What they are saying:
“Jason is one of the sharpest minds working in bankruptcy today. He honed his skills during an unprecedented era in bankruptcy and it shows in his work and his leadership in the legal marketplace. We’re thrilled to have him join the team.”
–Rory Whelehan
Leader of Womble Carlyle’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group
“Jason brings distinguished national bankruptcy experience to Womble Carlyle and the Atlanta office, strengthening an already impressive bench of high caliber attorneys serving our clients.”
–Michael Sullivan
Managing Partner of Womble Carlyle’s Atlanta office