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June 24, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Watson Was Helpful

Watson Was Helpful

Dear Editor: I read your story about attorney Paul Watson IV (“State Bar Revokes Eastville Attorney Paul Watson’s License to Practice Law,” March 6, 2020) and wish that you can publish my comments about him. Mr. Watson provided desperately needed representation to my...
Eastville Attorney Suspended for Two Years

Eastville Attorney Suspended for Two Years

By Linda Cicoira — Eastville attorney Paul Watson’s license to practice law was suspended for two years by the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board effective Sept. 27, “for violating professional rules that govern diligence, communication, safekeeping property,...
Reduced Sentence Given

Reduced Sentence Given

By Linda Cicoira — A young man’s prison sentence for having carnal knowledge with a 13-year-old was reduced by six months Monday in Accomack Circuit Court because the defendant’s family provided $105,000 in restitution for future medical treatment of the victim....