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    Thank you all for all you do, I did not know what to do when the calls and letters started. You’re making a difference, Thank you.

    —Walter in Mobile, Alabama
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    John Watts and his staff have been a Godsend to us. They have helped us stop the harassing telephone calls and letters from debt collection companies and instead of them suing us we sued them. When we didn’t know which way to turn they showed us that there was a way out of the darkness. [...]

    —Chris and Joseph from Birmingham, Alabama
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    I have known John for over ten years. He does excellent work and really cares about his clients. If you feel that your home is being foreclosed upon wrongfully, John is the guy to see!

    —Bradford Botes, Bankruptcy Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
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    Having worked with John on cases, I can say he is an astute and highly qualified lawyer. John takes his clients’ cases very seriously and devotes himself to bringing about the best result possible for every client.

    —Wesley Phillips, Consumer Protection Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
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    —Martha
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    Mr. Watts has successfully represented me in over seven cases against abusive debt collectors. I fully recommend Mr. Watts and his team.

    —Franklin in Alabama
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    John was very helpful to me in defending me in a law suit brought by a junk debt buyer. I even received a cash settlement because of the collections agencies failure to follow the law – Thanks to John and Stan for all their help!

    —John in Alabama
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    John & Stan recently helped me settle a debt collection lawsuit where I was being harassed by a company day after day for several months with excessive phone calls and exposing my personal debt to a third party. This was a long and trying process which was very stressful to me but in the end [...]

    —Angie in Birmingham, Alabama
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    When a debt collector called my employer (I work in child care) and told my boss that I had committed a felony and that she should run a records check on me, it was devastating. I was afraid, not only of losing my job, but a beloved career. I went online to a site with [...]

    —Anna in Alabama
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    Recently John G. Watts helped me settle a debt collection lawsuit where I was being harassed by a company day after day for several months with excessive phone calls. I didn’t know that they were breaking the law until I spoke with John; he then informed me that my rights were being violated. I even [...]

    —Amber in Birmingham, Alabama
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    Above all, John cares about his clients and righting wrongs when they get pushed around. His clients come first, and he is not afraid of taking on the Goliaths in this country who take advantage of consumers whenever they can. John is also among the sharpest lawyers around, committed to paving new paths for his [...]

    —David Allen, Jr., Consumer Protection Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
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    —Monica Howard
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    I endorse this lawyer’s work. John has become an accomplished attorney prosecuting credit reporting agencies and unscrupulous creditors for violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and has obtained good results on behalf of Alabama consumers.

    —Wilson Webb, Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection Attorney in Alabama
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    Hello, my name is Tanisha. I had a legal issue occur and I didn’t know what to go or which direction to turn. I went on the internet and located Watts Law Group. I called and they were very efficient. They called me back within 24 hours. I came down from Gadsden and within 48 [...]

    —Tanisha
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    I had a situation where a debt collector called my home and left voice messages saying I needed to call them to settle a debt. I did not owe this collector nor did I ever have dealings with them but they continued harassing me with phone calls which totally stress me out. My husband got [...]

    —Sheletha
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    I met John last May after being sued for credit card debt. John represented me against the junk debt buyer and won the case outright. I have since learned about consumer protections in place and continue to exercise my rights. I have collected monies from one collection agency already on FDCPA violations and have two [...]

    —Jeff from Birmingham, Alabama
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    Hi, my name is Farah. Last year I was treated unfairly by a debt collector. I was feeling a lot of anxiety and was uncomfortable with the situation. I felt like I was pushed against the wall. I got hold of John. He reassured me that we could find a way to take care of [...]

    —Farah
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    John is very knowledgeable of the matters he handles. He has not only represented me but he maintains an open line of communication with his clients. I feel comfortable calling him to ask for advice. I would definitely use him again if the need arises.

    —Donna in Alabama
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    John has a way of explaining legal matters that removes the mystery and intimidation that I would normally feel. I have watched his videos and listened to his teleseminars on various consumer law topics and he has a way of simplifying the law into useful information for those of us who aren’t lawyers but who [...]

    —Cheri
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    Why they are not so busy to help in times of need is beyond me. People who need help just seem to take their time calling for help. JOHN AND STAN AND THE OFFICE STAFF HEATHER AND RANDI are great and want to help solve our issues with creditors, they have been a great resource [...]

    —Stephen in Shelby County, Alabama
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    I have worked with John Watts on a legal matter and can attest to his solid legal mind as well as his high professional character. John is well recognized as a leader in the Alabama legal community in the areas of foreclosures, fair debt collection, credit reporting and consumer law. He has my highest endorsement.

    —Joel DiLorenzo, Personal Injury Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
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    I endorse this lawyer for efforts in educating the public about many legal issues.

    —Jonathan Reed, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas, NV
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    I called Mr. Watts after I started receiving calls 2-3 times a day from a collector for a debt I did not owe. He helped me through this and was my advocate during the process even though I was 800 miles away from him. I felt like he still gave me the same service as [...]

    —Michael in Washington DC
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    John Watts and his staff assisted me with TCPA, FDCPA, and Third Party Contact Claims against debt collectors. Debt Collectors were contacting my parents, calling me at work, and calling my daughter’s cell phone for a debt the collectors had been made aware was fraudulent. It had gotten to the point that my wife and [...]

    —Jason in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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    I would highly recommend this attorney. He helped my father after the unexpected loss of my mother with some very difficult financial problems with credit card companies. Don’t know what we would have done without John and Randi.

    —Missy in Alabama
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    I have known John Watts for several years, and through that time, I have come to know John as an attorney of integrity who will fight for his client’s rights. In light of the current economic crisis, John has studied issues related to wrongful foreclosures and other foreclosure issues, and as a result, he has [...]

    —Jon Lewis, Personal Injury Lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama
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    John Watts assisted me with violations of the TCPA & FDCPA due to identity theft issues. When John and I sat down, and began reviewing my information he took each situation we were dealing with, and explained it to me in detail. He also provided me with reports, and links to videos on each topic [...]

    —Heather in Tuscaloosa
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    I have known John and he is very well respected and does top quality work in protecting and assisting consumers with financial and debt issues. In the past I have had issues with clients relating to credit card debt and John was the lawyer I turned to, to get advice and direction. He is truly [...]

    —Testimonial from Craig Niedenthal, Personal Injury Lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama
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    When I pulled my credit report a few months ago I found a credit card I had no knowledge of this card until I looked at my report! I was so sick over this! I was served papers at my home that the company was suing me for this large amount of money that was [...]

    —Amanda in Alabama
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    I have known John for over 10 years. John is an exceptional lawyer and a legal intellectual. He is a man of faith who tirelessly endeavors to serve his clients, the community, and the law. John has tremendous character in the representation of his clients and the virtue to do so with honesty and integrity.

    —Jason Yearout, Personal Injury Lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama
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    John is easygoing and a pleasure to work with, but he’s also a strong advocate and knows how to get the most for his clients. Very knowledgeable about consumer law, especially about all these mortgage issues.

    —Clinton, Lawyer from Birmingham, Alabama
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    I hired John when some debt collectors were harassing my family and me. I was so frustrated and embarrassed and felt I couldn’t do anything to stop them until I talked to John. He made sure we understood everything that would happen and kept us updated throughout the process. Now I feel so relieved and [...]

    —Amber from Alabama
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    I am Shaletha. I had an experience with a collection agency calling my house. I informed my husband that a collection agency was calling the house. I wasn’t aware of that particular collection agency. He told me that he was familiar with a lawyer by the name of John Watts and Associates. He said he [...]

    —Mitch and Sheletha
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    I hired Mr. John Watts back in February of this year for a creditor calling for someone on my cell phone harassing me. I was not the person they were looking for but they keep calling over and over again. Mr. Watts and Heather are the best in the business, they sued and I got [...]

    —Dale in Auburn, Alabama
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    —Mike
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    I endorse this lawyer’s work. John and I have worked on a project together and he is an excellent lawyer who is genuinely concerned for his clients.

    —James Johnson, Personal Injury Attorney in Mobile, Alabama
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    John is an honest guy who is genuinely dedicated to helping those in difficult situations. I was impressed with his staff and how well they kept me informed throughout the entire process. They quickly resolved my case and had money in my pocket in no time. I would highly recommend John & if I should [...]

    —Brooke in Shelby County, Alabama
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    I am one of those that thought I could never stand a chance against the unlawful actions of the biggest violators of law in America. I was just a “consumer” which by corporate definition is a “nobody” that no one cares about. Talk about being wrong!!! John and Randi saved my bacon, and the bacon [...]

    —Robert in Alabama
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    I had debt collectors calling me over bills that were not mine! The debt collectors had also reported these inaccurate debts to all three collection agencies. Some even tried to sue me! I contacted John and he was instantly willing to help me. He is very knowledge in this area of the law. John was [...]

    —Kim in Birmingham, Alabama
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    When I first received notification from LVNV that they were suing me, I was devastated and did not know where to turn. I was embarrassed and was afraid they would contact my employer. After many nights of no sleep, I googled “what to do if sued by debt collector” and I immediately found the information [...]

    —Lisa From Alabama