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Mr. Watkins is an experienced litigator and true trial attorney with over 50 Jury and Bench trials to his credit in 25 years of practice. He has successfully represented both large companies and individuals, and achieved substantial victories in well-publicized trials throughout California and Wisconsin.
Mr. Watkins has successfully tried and litigated cases in the areas of Healthcare Compliance, Commercial Litigation, Unfair Business Practices, Fraud, Breach of Contract, Battery, Premises Liability, Product Defect, Medical Malpractice, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Construction Defect, as well as Unfair Competition, Defamation, and Trade Secret. In December 2003, Mr. Watkins commenced litigation against Health South Surgery Centers-West, Inc and its’ subsidiaries, exposing the company’s extensive mismanagement and misconduct of its’ surgery centers. Mr. Watkins has also been asked by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to conduct investigations into matters involving employment discrimination and harassment.
Mr. Watkins has over a decade of experience serving as Cumis counsel and Panel counsel for some of the largest insurance companies in the country. He is experienced in business and corporate formation and administration, as well as all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including binding arbitration and mediation.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Business
20%
39 years
Corporate and Incorporation
20%
39 years
Litigation
20%
39 years
Mergers and Acquisitions
20%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014 2012 2011
Licenses
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Stan | February 17, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Simple contract, straightforward answer
I wanted a simple contract reviewed and hired the Watkins Firm in San Diego They were fast, concise and right on point. I will come back to the firm with all future legal needs.
Posted by Subhash B. | November 10, 2014 | Business
Good experience
Best business lawyer I have worked with in San Diego. Needed them to review a lease and draft some agreements. They gave me a realistic estimate up front. I called around to other lawyers but no one compared. Most lawyers have a bad reputation so my expectations were low but I am pleasantly surpr...
Posted by Allen | October 28, 2014 | Litigation
Best in the business
Danny Watkins has been our attorney since 1990. We are water proofing contractors and from time to time we have been dragged into litigation. Although I generally hate lawyers, the attorneys at the Watkins Firm are different. Danny Watkins and the Watkins Firm have always come through for us. I ...
Posted by Robert | September 20, 2011 | Construction & Development
We hired Watkins for a construction defect case and glad we did.
My wife and I built a house last year and recently started experiencing some issues with the construction of the main level. I did some research and called a few law firms and ultimately hired the Watkins Firm to pursue a construction defect case against the builder. Hands down, I chose the right l...
Posted by Mark | September 19, 2011 | Real Estate
Impressed with service
I needed an experienced real estate attorney in San Diego and was recommended to the Watkins Firm from several sources. They now handle all my business and real estate matters.
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Experience
Honors
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Founder, Watkins Firm, APC
Associations
2008 - Present
San Diego Chamber of Commerce
1987 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Complex Business Case - Retained 30 days before trial
Complex matter settled for a fraction of the original demand
Education
1986
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Loyola Marymount University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013 AMSSM 22nd Annual Meeting
Evaluating Employment Contract - Negotiating Pitfalls
Publications
2010
Watkins Firm Website
Litigation War Stories
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the best business structure for my new general contracting business in California?
14 Oct 2014
Q&A
What is the statute of limitations for Civil Code 1942.5?
16 Oct 2014
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What does hrg mean?
18 Sep 2014