Anne E. Watson

Anne E. Watson is an Opelousas, Louisiana, attorney who represents clients in personal injury, vehicle accident, family law, general tort litigation, and election matters. Her practice includes car and truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall injuries, divorce, community property division, spousal support, child support, and child custody. She helps clients address difficult legal issues with careful preparation and practical guidance.

Anne earned her Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University Law School in 1985. She also received a Liberal Arts degree in English and History, cum laude, from North Louisiana University in 1980. Her academic background supports her ability to analyze facts, prepare legal arguments, and guide clients through claims, disputes, and family law concerns under Louisiana law.

Anne has been practicing law in St. Landry Parish for 39 years. She clerked for U.S. Federal District Court Judge John Shaw in Opelousas before building a long legal career in the community. Her experience includes cases involving vehicle accidents, injury claims, medical malpractice, general tort litigation, and election disputes. She is admitted to practice in Louisiana state courts, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and federal district courts in Louisiana.

Anne E. Watson is active in professional and community organizations, including the Louisiana State Bar Association, St. Landry Parish Bar Association, Lafayette Parish Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and American Inn of Court of Acadiana. She has served in leadership roles with the St. Landry Parish Bar Association and as a board member for CASA of St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes. Her work reflects long-standing service, local experience, and a commitment to helping clients protect their rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Office of Anne E. Watson
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, St. Landry Parish Bar Association (1995-1996) (1994-1995) (1993-1994)
• Member, Lafayette Parish Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Association of Justice
• Member, American Association of Justice
• Member, St. Landry Parish Chamber of Commerce
• Member, American Inn of Court of Acadiana

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Louisiana State University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Louisiana University
  Liberal Arts in English & History, Cum Laude

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