Jerome R. Watson
About Jerome R. Watson
Jerome R. Watson is a lawyer based in Detroit, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Jerome R. Watson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Detroit, MI
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