William Nelson Watkins Jr

William Nelson Watkins Jr

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Estate Planning ... +2 more

21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 110-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Law Offices of William N. Watkins

21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA, 90503

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William Nelson Watkins Jr's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Charityn | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

THE BEST IN THE WEST!

Mr.Watkins, was referred to me by a friend due to his amazing work! Mr.Watkins, has gone above and beyond since the very first day. He made sure to answer every question I had throughout the process of my child support case. His exceptional work and ethics show in the court room when it comes to ...getting you what you deserve. He not only helped me to modify my child support amount but he also made sure that the arrears were included in our request. I would recommend him to anyone that is in need of a family law attorney!

Posted by Melanie | July 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent and knowledgeable attorney

I'm so happy that I found Mr. William Watkins. He is a very patient, honest and hardworking attorney. He understands my budget and has helped me do the most with it, never overcharging for services and suggesting ways for me to save some money. He has fought hard and strategically for the return of j...oint custody of my child. Also able to come to a fair agreement for child support. I am so grateful for having him fighting for me and my child and would recommend him to anyone in need of a reasonable and compassionate attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU

This attorney was absolutely horrible in helping me fight an emergency restraining order placed on me by my ex wife during a bitter divorce and custody battle. This guy kept pausing for long periods of time during the trial until the judge had to tell him to speed it up. He also doesn't like respondi...ng to calls or emails. He'll charge you for any little thing even if he contacts you about something random. Worse attorney I've ever encountered! Stay away at all cost!

Posted by Regina | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Reliable lawyer

Mr. Watkins was reliable, honest, straightforward, professional and efficient. He is the best lawyer I have ever had so far. I would definitely recommend him to all my friends and families.

Posted by Bradley | April 06, 2015 | Estate Planning

Amazing attorney!

Mr. Watkins helped my wife and I with several things. First, he aided us in a name change and then drafted a living trust. During the entire process Mr. Watkins was responsive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy about the position of our case. He was extremely patient with all of my questions and took th...e time to answer everything I threw at him. Not only did he remain professional and courteous he was extremely persistent in my needs. He made sure that I was taken care of before he progressed with the next step. This is an individual that will go above and beyond for his clients. He is not shy to tell you the truth and will make sure he explains it to you in a way that you can explain. Most people joke that attorneys are "blood suckers". Mr. Watkins is anything but. His fee was extremely reasonable and if I may say so myself, cheaper than many of the other attorneys I came in contact with. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Watkins services to anyone looking.

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William Nelson Watkins Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Romero

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wade Norwood

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Will is an experienced and committed advocate on behalf of his clients."

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Albert Reyes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Will for over 12 years and worked with him for 5 years. He is very smart, trustworthy and attentive. A pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him."

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Jamaul Cannon

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Alumnus of the Year, UCLA BLSA Society

Work Experience

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Law Offices of William N. Watkins

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Cannon Legal Group

2009 - 2012

Project Manager, City of Carson

2002 - 2009

Attorney, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich

Associations

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - 2007

Pasadena Bar Association

Treasurer/Secretary

Education

2001

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Cannon Legal Group Speaker Series

Estate Planning Pitfalls to Avoid

Publications

2012

San Fernando Valley Bar Association Nuts and Bolts of Estate Planning

Languages

English

Spanish

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