Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Oklahoma City, OK

A partner at Watts & Watts, PA, Philip O. Watts handles cases of business litigation, civil litigation for both the plaintiff and defense, and appellate law. He represents clients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the surrounding cities. With over 25 years of experience, he has represented both corporate and individual clients and successfully tried both nonjury and jury trials in state and federal courts.

An active member of his community, Mr. Watts is involved with the Infant Crisis Services, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Northeast Resource Center. In 1981, he graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications and a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He then attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor in 1984 and graduated with special distinction.

Mr. Watts is licensed to practice in federal and state courts in Oklahoma, and has pro hac vice licenses in several other jurisdictions, including Kansas, Texas, Florida, Michigan and North Carolina. For his commitment to legal ethics and professional accomplishments, he earned the highest peer review rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell. A talented writer and lecturer, he writes on topics such as federal bankruptcy dischargeable exceptions.

While he was in law school, he was chairman of the judiciary committee and note editor for the Oklahoma Law Review. He also won the National Appellate Advocacy Competition during his studies. Mr. Watts is an educated, experienced attorney committed to protecting the rights of his clients, providing personal service and accessibility no matter how big or small the case.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.