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Jay D. Watson, K.C.

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Home > Lawyers > Jay D. Watson, K.C.

Jay D. Watson, K.C.

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306.652.4171

Education

B.Comm. (University of Saskatchewan, 1980)
LL.B. (with Distinction, University of Saskatchewan, 1985)

Biography

Jay’s main practice areas are civil litigation, criminal law and administrative law.  Jay has appeared as counsel on hundreds of Provincial Court matters, he has appeared as counsel on many Court of King’s Bench trials and has appeared in Chambers hundreds of times along with many times in the Court of Appeal.  

Jay has been counsel with respect to several criminal murder Trials and also has experience in Family Court, Tax Court, Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.  Jay has acted as counsel on many Boards and Tribunals, including the Worker’s Compensation Board, Highway Traffic Board, Professional Discipline Committees (including matters involving physicians, chiropractors, accountants, agrologist, insurance agent, teachers, nurses, dentists, lawyers, psychologists, pharmacists, private investigators, massage therapist, real estate agents and police officers), the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board, Federal and Provincial Human Rights Commissions, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Commission, the Automobile Injury Appeal Commission and the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal.  Jay has also appeared as counsel on two Public Inquiries being the Stonechild Inquiry and the Milgaard Inquiry.  

Jay is a former Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and has played a role in legal education as a sessional lecturer for the College of Law, College of Commerce and College of Agriculture.  He is also an active member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association and the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association. 

Beyond his legal work, Jay is committed to community involvement, having served on the boards of various organizations. He enjoys an active lifestyle and spends his free time playing poker, pool, weight-lifting, and golfing. Jay resides in Saskatoon and is the proud father of three children.

Practice Areas

  • Administrative Law

    Advocacy for professionals facing disciplinary hearings and regulatory issues

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  • Civil Litigation

    Dispute resolution involving contracts, property, insurance, and wrongful dismissal at all court levels

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  • Class Actions

    Representation for large groups in claims involving corporate misconduct, government actions, and consumer rights

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  • Criminal Law

    Defence against all criminal charges, including impaired driving, assault, and serious offenses

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  • Family Law

    Legal services for divorce, child custody, support, and property division

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  • Foreclosure and Seizure

    Legal representation for lenders, businesses, and individuals in foreclosure and asset recovery

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  • Personal Injury

    Legal claims for compensation related to accidents, medical malpractice, and negligence

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  • Residential Real Estate

    Legal support for home purchases, sales, mortgages, and refinancing

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