Practice areas: Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2008
Education: The University of Tennessee College of Law
As a bankruptcy attorney, M. Jermaine Watson has nearly two decades of experience in representing debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings. Currently serving as a principal at Offit Kurman in Dallas, Texas, he brings extensive experience in business and commercial litigation. He works with small and medium-sized businesses and other clients across the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree from Elon University in 1999, Mr. Watson further earned an M.B.A. in finance and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2003. He later gained admission to practice law in Missouri and Texas, and is additionally admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, the U.S. District Court for the District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. His knowledge across the fields of finance and law gives him deeper insight into the innards of bankruptcy proceedings.
Mr. Watson’s business law practice encompasses reorganization, planning and trial representation. He has assisted banks, governments, oil and gas companies, retail companies and transportation companies in business transactions. Regularly appearing in bankruptcy courts throughout Texas, he has additionally handled cases in other states, including Delaware, New York, Georgia, Ohio and Arkansas. With his practical approach, he aims to build an efficient strategy that aligns with his client’s goals.
Mr. Watson is widely recognized for his professionalism, which led to him being named a Top Attorney in Texas Monthly magazine. In the legal fraternity, he stays active through memberships in the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Business Law Section and Business Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association and the Dallas Bar Association. His commitment to delivering good service and building lasting relationships with his clients is shown through his “Superb” rating on Avvo.
M. Jermaine Watson is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Practice areas
Bankruptcy: Business, Business Litigation, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Bankruptcy Law, Business Organizations
- 70% Bankruptcy: Business
- 20% Business Litigation
- 10% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 2006, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.offitkurman.com/jermaine-watson
Bar / Professional Activity
- ProVisors, Group Leader of Fort Worth 1
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- United States Court of Appeals
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
- American Bankruptcy Institute, Business Reorganization Committee
- Missouri Bar Association
- The College of the State Bar of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
- Missouri
- Dallas Bar Association, Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section
- J.L. Turner Legal Association
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- Texas
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Business Bankruptcy Committee
- Council Member, Texas Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
Pro bono / Community Service
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Arlington – Grand Prairie Chapter
- DFW Alumni Chapter of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Board Member
- The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, Board Member
- The Dallas Business Club
Educational Background
- Elon University, B.A., Cum Laude, 1999
- University of Tennessee, M.B.A. in Finance, 2003
Honors
- Selected to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list for Business Bankruptcy
Industry Groups
- Banking
- Construction
- Government
- Medical
- Oil And Gas
- Retail
- Transportation
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014