Testimonials – Illegal Calls To Cell Phones
“John is a dedicated consumer law attorney who works hard to protect the rights of consumers against unscrupulous businesses.” We thank Birmingham, Alabama personal injury attorney Patrick Ballard of the Ballard Law Office for his nice comments about us.… (Read more)
“I have known John for several years. When it comes to representing his clients, John is caring, compassionate, and aggressive. John has taken on some of the largest financial institutions for failure to properly report his clients’ credit and violating the fair credit reporting act, for violating the fair debt collection laws, for allowing his clients identity to be stolen, and for other collection and fraud issues. John is VERY knowledgeable in this area of law, and I highly recommend… (Read more)
Matthew Dunaway is a long time bankrupcty and consumer litigation attorney in Birmingham, Alabama, and we have worked together on cases together for many years. Matt was kind enough to say the following: “I have know and worked with John for over ten years. We have worked on numerous cases together. Not only does John bring legal intelligence to the cases he works on, he also brings something quit rare in the legal profession…wisdom. John represents and advises his clients… (Read more)
Here is a very nice endorsement I received from Paula Greenway who is a well known Birmingham bankruptcy attorney. I endorse this lawyer. John is a very knowledgeable attorney in the field of Consumer Protection and Fair Debt Collection. He does a fine job for his clients and obtains favorable results with the courts. I have referred many clients to him and would do so again in the future… (Read more)
I ran across John one day when I had been called and told the sky was falling by a debt that was 9 years old. John kept me informed of every aspect of the case and always did it with a smile on his face. He also educated me on my rights and how to handle anyone who calls with threats. I have enjoyed my time dealing with John and now consider him a friend.… (Read more)
After being harassed and verbally attacked by a sub prime auto loan company (debt collector) , My Wife and I had our backs against a wall. After contacting Mr. Watts, and sitting down with him, I have to say, my opinion of Attorneys has changed all together. He was both very knowledgeable regarding our problem but sincere about assisting us. At the end of everything, we got our lives back, thanks to Mr. Watts entirely… (Read more)
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 clients in the field of consumer law. I can’t imagine anyone I would rather have on my side!… (Read more)
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.… (Read more)
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 to us and continue to be the strong help needed to face the adversarial creditors who don’t want to help us. Don’t be afraid to… (Read more)
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 received a cash settlement because of the collections agencies failure to follow the law. John kept me up to date on everything that was going… (Read more)
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 need the services of a lawyer in the future, he will be who I turn to.… (Read more)
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.… (Read more)
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 more suits yet to be filed this fall. These debt collection agencies are clearly guilty of violating federal law and they too will be writing… (Read more)
I endorse this lawyer for efforts in educating the public about many legal issues.… (Read more)
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.… (Read more)
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.… (Read more)
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 the top in this field of law.… (Read more)
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.… (Read more)
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.… (Read more)
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 been able to help his clients prevent abusive practices from financial institutions. In addition, John has helped clients recover compensation as a result of abusive… (Read more)
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!… (Read more)
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.… (Read more)
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 need guidance. When I had questions about Power of Attorney and Living Wills, etc. to help with my aging mother, he took the time to… (Read more)
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 to better educate me. John really goes the extra mile to educate his clients on their case. John also assisted me in disputing the discrepancies… (Read more)
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 in touch with John Watts and explained the situation to him. John informed him that my rights were being violated. John’s assistant Heather contacted me… (Read more)
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 I spent more time arguing over debt collectors calling then we did enjoying the small amount of time we have together. Then we found Watts… (Read more)
Mr. Watts has successfully represented me in over seven cases against abusive debt collectors. I fully recommend Mr. Watts and his team.… (Read more)
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 if I was walking into his office and doing business face to face since then he has helped my wife and myself on another case… (Read more)
One of the most common complaints around the nation is companies that blow up your cell phone by using a robo dialer — also called an auto dialer. You have rights to not have your cell phone blown up — the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) forbids this in many cases. And if a creditor, debt collector, mortgage company, etc. violates the law, then the damages are powerful and effective: $500 per call or up to $1,500 per call. The… (Read more)