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Watson Legal Services

A Practice Built Around Families

Watson Legal Services helps everyday families through some of life's most important legal moments: protecting an aging parent, making an adoption official, planning for the future, or serving as a neutral voice for a child in a custody matter. You will find a lawyer who knows these areas deeply and treats your situation as the personal matter it is. Reach out when you are ready, and we will sort out the right next step together.

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Services

Specializing in matters of the heart.

ADOPTION

Adoption makes permanent what is often already real. Whether you are a stepparent, a relative who stepped in, or an adult making a lifelong bond official, I guide your family through making it legal.

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PLANNING AHEAD

Powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and the documents that let you decide now who will act for you later. Planning ahead is one of the kindest things you can do for the people you love.

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GUARDIANSHIP

When an aging parent or a child with a disability can no longer manage every decision alone, I help families put the right protections in place, from a simple power of attorney to full guardianship.

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CHILD ADVOCATE (GAL)

If you are going through a custody dispute, the court can appoint a neutral advocate to represent your child's interests. You can ask for one, and you can ask for me.

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A Voice for The People

Lisa M. Watson, Esq.

I started Watson Legal Services to be a voice for people who need one, work I came to after more than twenty years advocating for vulnerable families inside government and nonprofits. Today I bring that experience to guardianship, adoption, and serving as a gaurdian ad litem, helping families protect the people thy love and make their relationships legal and secure.


A Voice for The People

Lisa M. Watson, Esq.

Ms. Watson is the owner and principal of Watson Legal Services, PLLC. She started this firm with the goal of becoming the voice for people that may not be able to advocate for themselves. She's been making families her priority for over 20 years by effectuating change through policy development and implementation, advocating for some of the most vulnerable populations and now providing legal services directly to you. Ms. Watson is regularly appointed by the Court of Common Pleas in Dauphin County to represent children in adoption cases, juveniles in the delinquency system, elderly and disabled individuals in guardianship matters as well as parents whose children have been removed from their home in children and youth cases.

 

Ms. Watson is a Pennsylvania native and graduated from her home town school, Temple University Beasley School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and Temple University Fox School of Business with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
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​​Adoption

As experienced adoption lawyers, we'll apply years of experience help your family expand through the adoption process. We know the pitfalls to avoid to ensure the adoption process moves forward as smoothly as possible.
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​​Guardianship

We are here to help you navigate the mounds of paperwork so you can focus on what is most important to you.
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​​Guardian Ad Litem

We serve as the judge-appointed representative for children to act as an advocate and suggest what is in the best interest of the child.
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​​Dependency / CYF Placement

We often represent children and families being served by Dauphin and York County Children, Youth and Families Services.
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My Mind at Ease

Attorney Watson was very thorough with my will. In this year of uncertainty being able to get a will done quickly and efficiently put my mind at ease. The process was easy and the customer service was excellent.

--Anonymous

Forever Grateful

Lisa was able to provide guidance and insight to our family throughout the legal process. Her patience and graciousness when addressing our questions and concerns was greatly appreciated. Lisa utilized her knowledge and experience in a concise manner while articulately conveying the facts of the case to the court . Lisa made a difference in our case and I am forever grateful for her.

--Shellie

Courteous & Professional

I contacted attorney Watson for consultation concerning a divorce matter. She was very prompt in returning my phone call. Whenever we spoke, she was courteous, and professional. I would be happy to refer her to other clients.

--Brian Seidel, Esq.

Explained Every Detail

Lisa was wonderful! She helped with my living will and explained every detail and every step. She is very thorough!!

--Patricia