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Christopher D. Watkins
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Biography
Christopher D. Watkins is an experienced civil rights and employee rights attorney wIth a proven track record of success. He treats each client with care, respect and personalized attention, and each case as his most important.
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Watkins Law
5 Paradies Lane, New Paltz, NY, 12561
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Christopher D. Watkins's Reviews
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Posted by Martin | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Absolutely Brilliant Attorney!
Chris Watkins did a totally amazing job in helping me with my legal issue. He was able to win my case and arrange a far better settlement than I ever dreamed of. His follow through is perfect. His knowledge of the law concerning my problem was amazing. He is incredibly pleasant and professional. It t...
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2011
Chris D. Watkins ESQ
Mr. Watkins is without a doubt a brillant Attorney. He is also an incredible human being. If not for his Faith in me and his Brillance my life would be drastically different. The best thing I ever did was call his office and meet with him. If you have a problem, his Firm is the best around. All of ...
Christopher D. Watkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christopher Dale Watkins is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and his clients sing his highest praises. He aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"Christopher Watkins is a superb attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and a fierce advocate for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
Maya Risman
Employment and labor lawyer
James Monroe
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
2017 Honoree, Orange County Human Rights Commission
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Top 100 Employment Lawyer, ebosswatch.com
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Watkins Law
2006 - 2017
Partner, Sussman & Watkins
Associations
2010 - Present
NY NELAMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Nelson, Lyons v. New York State Police
$3,250,000 verdict
Rosario v. Village of Sleepy Hollow
$250,000 Plaintiff's Verdict
Romano v. SLS Residential Services, Inc.
$3 Million settlement
Elting v. McGinley
$215,000 Jury Verdict
Thankachan v. Peekskill Housing Authority
Jury verdict - $1 Million
Kern v. Layne, Village of Sloatsburg
$200,000 Jury Verdict for Plaintiffs
Paolantonio v. Village of Sleepy Hollow
Jury verdict - $2.3 Million
Education
1996
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
NELA-NY 2016 Conference
Closing Arguments
2013
NY NELA Annual Conference
Employment Retaliation
2006
NELA National Annual Conference
Gender Stereotypes
Publications
Languages
English