Tripp Watson,
JD/MBA
Entrepreneur: person who takes upon himself the immediate responsibility, risk, and conduct of a concern of industry
Attorney: one who is turned to; an advocate
Tripp Watson is the founder of The Watson Firm. He is an Entrepreneur Attorney, which means that he is an an advocate and counselor to risk-takers. Watson is one of the only lawyers in the county who offers both business consulting and legal advice to entrepreneurs.
From a family of entrepreneurs, Watson went to law and business schools with the explicit purpose of opening a firm dedicated to advising aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. Unlike many business attorneys, Watson is also a business owner who personally knows the stresses and demands of running a small business and who can advise on both the legal and management issues entrepreneurs face.
Because of his legal and business training and years of experience, Watson provides his clients unique insights into the problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night.
Bar Admissions
Alabama – All State and Federal Courts
Tennessee – All State Courts
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
Brock School of Business, Samford University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – 2010
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Juris Doctor (J.D.) – 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – 2007
Double-Majored in Economics and Politics
Awards and Recognition
Rising Star, Mid-South Region – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
"Five Questions: Birmingham lawyer Tripp Watson"- Birmingham News
Professional Associations
Solo/Small Firm Section
Board Member – 2013-Present
Treasurer – 2018-Present
Long Range Planning Committee – 2011-2013
Grievance Committee – 2015-2017
Fee Arbitration Committee – 2018-Present
Judge James Edwin Horton American Inn of Court
Executive Committee – 2016-Present
National Association of Business Economists
President, Alabama Chapter, 2014-2016
Volunteer Work
Board of Directors – 2018-Present
Junior Board President – 2016-2017
Deacon – 2020-Present
Associate Deacon – 2016-2019
Publications
"Coastal Flooring." Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies. Vol 18, Number 5, 2012.
"Coastal Flooring: Instructor's Notes." Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies. Vol 18, Number 6, 2012.