Alexander “Alec” F. "Alec" Watson
About Alexander “Alec” F. Watson
Alexander “Alec” F. Watson is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Alexander “Alec” F. Watson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2001 and Clemson University, B.S., graduated 1998
Location: Charlotte, NC
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