Julie Laemmle Watts

Julie Laemmle Watts is a partner at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, based in Louisville, Kentucky. She is a seasoned member of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Labor & Employment, and Intellectual Property Protection & Litigation Service Teams. Julie focuses her practice on commercial disputes, trademark and copyright law, healthcare litigation, and employment matters. She is recognized for her strategic legal thinking and client-focused approach, handling a range of cases from trademark enforcement to complex civil claims.

Julie earned her J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where she served as Senior Managing Editor of the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality and received the CALI award for excellence in transaction drafting. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Mass Communication from Saint Mary’s College, with minors in business administration and public relations.

Julie represents clients in complex, high-stakes litigation across federal and state courts. Her experience includes defending a correctional nurse against constitutional claims, winning summary judgment in employment law and product liability cases, and advocating for corporations in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the USPTO. She also has a strong track record in False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, securing partial dismissals in multifaceted qui tam actions. Julie’s practice showcases deep expertise in both procedural and substantive law, positioning her as a go-to litigation attorney for businesses and professionals facing significant legal exposure.

Recognized as a “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” in Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law (2021–2025) and a Kentucky Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2021–2025), Julie Laemmle Watts has built a strong reputation. She remains active in professional and civic leadership, serving on boards and contributing to legal publications and CLE seminars. Her dedication to effective advocacy and community service sets her apart in her field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs
• Member, Summit Academy Board of Trustees
• Leadership Louisville’s Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program, Class of 2023
• Member, Nativity Academy Associate Board
• Member, Indiana University Maurer School of Law Young Alumni Steering Committee
• Member, Junior League of Louisville
• Member (2012-2018) & Co-Chair (2016-2018), Saint Mary’s College Belles of the Last Decade
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Louisville Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• Indiana University Maurer School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Mary’s College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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