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Steven Paul Watkins

Steven Paul Watkins

9.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 8

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • WatkinsPerkins Law Group
    5602 Wesley Street
    Post Office Box 876
    Greenville, TX 75403
    Office: 903-454-6688
    Office: 903-450-4529
    Fax: 903-454-1772
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Education: Bachelor of Business Administration Texas Tech University 1974 Doctor of Jurisprudence School of Law Texas Tech University 1979 National... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent attorney”

Posted by: Connie, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: My daughter hired Mr. Watkins in 2009 for her divorce. He was personable and compassionate and did the very best that he could for her in her... more
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5 star rating

“Mediation”

Posted by: Margaret, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Watkins was appointed by the Court to mediate our divorce case. The case had been pending for almost two years. It was a complicated case with... more
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Résumé

 

License

33 years since Steven Paul Watkins was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1980 03/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Watkins Perkins Law Group 1985–present
Adjunct Professor - Family Law at East Texas State University 1980–1994
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Texas Tech University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
Texas Tech University Bachelor of Business Administration 1974

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Award East Texas Legal Services 2001

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow American Academy of Adoption Attorneys 1999–present
Member Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists 1989–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 24 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Enforceable Temporary Orders Paralegal Studies 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Protecting Children through the Legal System CASA Volunteer Training - Rockwall 2007
Essentials of Mediation Rockwall County Bar Association 2005
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