James Hartman Watz

Background

Watz, James Hartman was born on May 30, 1942 in Buffalo. Son of Anthony J. and Magdalena (Hartman) Watz.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Canisius College, 1963; Juris Doctor, Boston College, 1966.

Career

Associate, Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber, Buffalo, 1971-1976; partner, Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber, Buffalo, since 1976. Member of advisory panel on real property gains tax New York State Tax Commissioner, Albany, 1983-1985. Instructor business law State University of New York, Buffalo, 1985-1988.

Achievements

• James Hartman Watz has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman issues and strategy Western New York chapter Common Cause, Buffalo, 1974-1975. Captain Judge Advocate General Corps, United States Army, 1966-1971. Member American Bar Association (chairman county young lawyers drug abuse education program 1972), New York State Bar Association (member Executive Committee real property section 1990-1991), Erie County Bar Association.

Connections

Married Sharon L. Fenlon, June 6, 1964. Children: Christopher, Michael, Elizabeth.

Father:

Anthony J. Watz

Mother:

Magdalena (Hartman) Watz

Spouse:

Sharon L. Fenlon

child:

Michael Watz

child:

Elizabeth Watz

child:

Christopher Watz