Daniel Watts - Lawyer in Carlsbad, CA

Daniel Thomas Watts

Business Attorney at Carlsbad, CA

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Helpful lawyer, good communication skills

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Practice areas

Business

35%

Litigation and transactions of all types between companies and people who own companies.

12 years, 50 cases
Landlord or tenant

22%

Representing landlords and tenants in lawsuits alleging unlawful detainer (evictions), breach of lease, withholding of security deposits, and similar claims.

13 years, 100 cases
Real estate

17%

Litigation involving land and the people and companies who own it.

12 years, 150 cases
Civil rights

16%

Resolving disputes involving claims brought under Americans with Disabilities Act, California Constitution, Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Persons Act, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and similar statutes.
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13 years, 150 cases
Copyright infringement

10%

Claims involving copyright infringement.

13 years, 20 cases

Daniel Watts is a shareholder and attorney in the litigation practice group at G10 Law in Carlsbad. Before joining the firm, he practiced civil litigation in state and federal court at both the trial and appellate level. He is admitted to all four federal courts in California, California’s state courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His past cases included civil rights and business disputes, employment and labor violations, landlord-tenant issues, tort claims, and administrative trials. He has advised startup companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, helping companies incorporate, issue stock options to employees, and negotiate with investors.

Daniel received his J.D. from UC Davis School of Law in 2011, where he was an editor on the UC Davis Law Review and a member of the governing board of the Appellate Advocacy program – also known as “moot court.”

Before coming to law school, Daniel graduated from UC San Diego with a B.A. in Political Science and History. In his free time, he mentors college newspaper editors on free speech and journalism issues.

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Licensed for 11 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 2011

Updated 12/07/2022

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

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G10 Law

2792 Gateway Dr.

Suite 102

Carlsbad, CA, 92009

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Posted by Jeff | June 12, 2017

Helpful lawyer, good communication skills

I had to sue to dissolve a partnership, and Daniel Watts was a huge help. He responded to emails and phone calls immediately, kept me updated, and answered my questions in language I could understand. I recommend him.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Galuppo & Blake, APLC
2014 - Present

Attorney
Law Firm
2011 - 2014

Education

UC Davis SOL King Hall
J.D.
2011

Univ of California San Diego
B.A.
2006

Legal Cases

Newport Habor Ventures, LLC v. Morris Cerullo World Evangelism
Appealed to California Supreme Court

Newport Harbor Offices & Marina, LLC v. MCWE, et. al.
Successful demurrer disposed of most of the opposing party's claims.

Associations

UC San Diego Political Science Department
Coach for Appellate Advocacy program
2017 - Present

Inns of Court
Member
2012 - Present

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted to Practice
2012 - Present

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted to Practice
2012 - Present

State Bar of California
Member
2011 - Present

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted to Practice
2011 - Present

U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted to Practice
2011 - Present

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted to Practice
2011 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
2011 - 2013

ACLU at King Hall
Chairman
2010 - 2011

UC Davis Law Review
Editor
2010 - 2011

UC Davis School of Law Moot Court Board
Committee Chair
2010 - 2011

Federalist Society at UC Davis School of Law
President
2009 - 2010

The Advocate (newspaper)
Editor
2009 - 2011

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Top Lawyer
San Diego Magazine
2018

Top Appellate Lawyer
San Diego Magazine
2018

Excellence in Appellate Advocacy
Galuppo & Blake
2017

Excellence in Trial Readiness
Galuppo & Blake
2017

Outstanding merit in Americans with Disabilities Act litigation
Peer review
2017

AV-Rated Preeminent (Peer Review)
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

Excellence in Real Property Law
Galuppo & Blake
2016

Witkin Award for Academic Excellence: Local Government Law
UC Davis School of Law
2011

Finalist, Intraschool Moot Court Competition
UC Davis School of Law
2011

Witkin Award for Academic Excellence: Law of E-Commerce
UC Davis School of Law
2010

Provost's Honors
UC San Diego
2006

Outstanding Warren College Student
UC San Diego
2006

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Publications

California Aggie
Does Facebook own the copyright to my photos?
2016

California Aggie
Can a landlord evict a residential tenant when a house is sold?
2015

California Aggie
Noise ordinances and the law
2013

California Aggie
Watts Legal: Legal escape routes and parking tickets in the City of Davis
2013

UC Davis Legal Studies Research Paper
Subsidizing Discrimination Through Recognition: Associational Rights in Public Colleges and the Right to Exclude
2010

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Speaking Engagements

Webinar speakers series
Americans with Disabilities Act litigation
2018

Lopardo Inns of Court meeting
Cross-examination at trial
2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)

Given (4)

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Joel Murray

Business Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan I went to law school together, and were both on Law Review. Good guy, and "sharp as a tack"."

Lael Abaya

Unknown Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I admire Daniel's creativity, enthusiasm and intelligence towards the law. In fact, Daniel recently argued in front of the California Supreme Court, which is certainly a big accomplishment as an attorney. I highly endorse Daniel."

Kyle Morishita

Unknown Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is an extremely intelligent and creative attorney. He is well spoken and articulate."

Gary Saunders

Unknown Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this intelligent and professional attorney."

Matthew Hornbuckle

Civil rights Attorney | Feb 03
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Daniel for over a year at my previous law firm. Daniel is a very dedicated and knowledgeable attorney especially with civil rights and free speech related matters."

Samuel Carstensen

Business Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Daniel Raff

Civil rights Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Daniel is the most knowledgeable attorney I know when it comes to civil rights issues. When I need help in this area, he's the attorney that I call for advice. I highly recommend this lawyer."

Ryan Darby

Civil rights Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Friend

"Daniel is a sharp and enthusiastic litigator. He is a major proponent of free speech and a true friend of individual liberty. I enthusiastically endorse Daniel."