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William James Waters

William James Waters
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Law Offices of William J. Waters, A Professional Corporation
    1445 East Los Angeles Avenue Suite 303
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
    Office: 805-578-2772
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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(Click on picture to enlarge). In addition to the practice of law over the past 30+ years, I am currently Owner/Driver of the #0S2 stock car competing in the... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent Attorney!”

Posted by: Robin, 7 months ago.

Client Review: William Waters is an excellent attorney. Mr. Waters assisted us with completing documents for a real estate transaction. We were under a bit of a... more
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5 star rating

“WONDERFUL”

Posted by: TONYA, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I HAD INTERVIEWED SEVERAL LAWYERS BEFORE BILL AND ONCE I MET HIM I HIRED HIM. I WAS ALWAYS KEPT IN THE LOOP AND HIS ASSISTANTS ARE AMAZING!! IF YOU... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Gary D. Bollinger

Thoughtful, detailed & knowledgeable responses on Avvo.

Endorsement from lawyer: Gary Bollinger , St. Louis (MO), 4 months ago
Brian Campbell Fenn

Mr. Waters consistently provides thoughtful, concise, and practical answers to a variety of questions posed by those in need of help. He knows his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Fenn , San Juan Capistrano (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since William James Waters was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1982 12/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
President/Attorney at Law Offices of William J. Waters, A Professional Corporation 1997–present
Senior Partner at Law Offices of Doughterty & Waters 1995–1997
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southwestern University School of Law Law J.D. - Juris Doctorate 1981
California State University, Long Beach Criminal Justice - Administration B.S. - Bachelor of Science - "With Distinction" 1979
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Contributor Award Avvo 2013
Top Contributor Award Avvo 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Arbitration Association
Member (A+ Rating) Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 418 Legal Answers
49 Best Answers - chosen by asker
362 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
81 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
“Wills & Trusts: For the Protection of Your Family", Ventura County Family Style Magazine 1998
Edited and re-wrote portions of Torts Branch Monograph re: Government Employee Tort Liability Torts Branch Monograph (published by U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civil Division, Torts Branch) 1981

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The 1988 Procurement Integrity Rules (Public Law 100-679) The 1988 Procurement Integrity Rules - What they are. What they mean. How to live with them. 1989