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Mercedes L. Watson

Mercedes L. Watson

Attorney at Law

For over 25 years, our attorney has been providing comprehensive legal services to the residents of Arkansas with bankruptcy, personal injury, and family law matters. Learn more about what our attorney has to offer.

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Rick E. Watson

Attorney (In Memoriam) 

As Co-Owners and founders of Watson Law Firm, Rick Watson has dedicated his life to doing what's best for others. Since graduating with his JD from University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville in 1994, he has been working diligently for those who need his assistance.

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Dawn Gibbons

Dawn Gibbons

Office Manager/Legal Assistant 

Dawn joined the firm in 2011 in the Stockton, Missouri office and moved to the Harrison, Arkansas location in 2012. She has degrees in Business Administration and Education which help her in her service to our clients. With two children and 3 grandchildren, she is kept very busy in her spare time. She also likes working in her yard, hiking the trails and spending time on the Buffalo River. 

Sunshine Coleman

Sunshine Coleman

Legal Assistant 

Sunshine has been with us since 2019. Her knowledge of the family law aspect of our firm makes her an integral member of our team. The rapport she has with clients makes them feel comfortable and understood during some of the most trying times of their lives. Sunshine enjoys spending time with her husband, their children and grandchildren, 2 American Pitties and a Chihuahua. She spends her spare time attending live theater shows, baking, collecting shiny rocks, gardening and staring at the moon. 

Gracie

Gracie (Gracie Lou Freebush)

Emotional Paw-professional 

Gracie was rescued by Dawn when she was 6 months old in 2022. She is still working on her social graces and is overcoming her fear of strangers. 

Baxter

Baxter

Emotional Paw-professional 

Baxter The Boxer has been with the firm since May, 2023. He is a retired emotional support dog and is always available to provide comfort to clients.

Winston

Winston (Winnie)

Emotional Paw-professional 

Winston, the Goldendoodle, has been coming to the office every day since Mercedes got him in 2019 at the age of 6 weeks. He is a fluffy, huggable joy for the staff and clients.