Thomas Wayne Watson

Background

Watson, Thomas Wayne was born on September 24, 1957 in Dublin, Georgia, United States. Son of Elton A. and Nell (Wilson) Watson.

Education

Bachelor, Mercer U., 1978; Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1981.

Career

Private practice law, 1981-1989; assistant federal public defender, United States District Court (middle district) Tennessee, since 1989. Editor Vanderbilt Review Law and Social Policy, 1981.

Achievements

• Thomas Wayne Watson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Association director Vanderbilt Legal Aid Society, Nashville, 1980-1981. Member National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, First Amendment Lawyers Association, Tennessee Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (recognition for work in death penalty defense, 1987, amicus committee 1985-1989, board directors 1988-1989), Tennessee TrialLawyers Association, Nashville Bar Association, Madison Inglewood Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Connections

Married Linda Louise Pendergrass, July 6, 1985.

Father:

Elton A. Watson

Mother:

Nell (Wilson) Watson

Spouse:

Linda Louise Pendergrass