Thomas Lee Watkins

Thomas Lee Watkins

3.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 33 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Banning, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Estate Planning ... +2 more

12 South San Gorgonio, Banning, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Thomas

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

23 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Office of Thomas L. Watkins

12 South San Gorgonio, Banning, CA, 92220-6002

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Thomas Lee Watkins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Chris | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Worst attorney ever

I hired Thomas Watkins to file a chapter 7 for me. After paying cash and waiting for over a year for the BK to be filed he admitted that he didnt have the $335 to file my case and asked if he. Could borrow another $335 from me or he couldnt file the case since he already spent the $2000 I already gav...e him. He showed up an hour late to the hearing and did not have the documents required. He also did not file the motion to remove 2 liens from my peoperty. He does not return calls texts or emails. I have turned him into the CA BAR and submitted an application for reembursment throught the CA BAR. Do NOT hire him.

Posted by Fred | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Legal Counsel for Divorce in 2008

Mr. Watkins was professional and informative throughout my divorce proceedings. The ex. hired a wakko from Rancho Cucamonga who literally tried to change CA precedence law regarding step father providing child support without any legal binding to the children (Who I loved and attempted to adopt but B...i-Polar mom and drug abusing/alcoholic birth father denied). Anyway, Watkins helped guide me through the myriad of legal issues and ended up saving me a boatload since I was pretty much clueless on the legal procedures of CA child support law. Thank you Tom! The entire divorce took almost two years but I shudder to think what my current situation would have been like without his assistance during the divorce.

Posted by Roger | May 25, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Review of Thomas Watkins

Just found this Avvo site so my review is a bit late. I used Mr. Watkins in 1993 for a bankruptcy. Mr. Watkins walked me through the process and saved my a##. At the time I was a general contractor and had a double whammy with the economy going south and HUD wanting to sue over a construction issue,... where if I had the funds know I would have won in a court of law. But Tom help take the pressure off. BK is not something one wants to go through, but it is in place for a reason. Don't hesitate if your financial fate has changed. Some people get caught in the why did it happen to me, and kind of shut down, Tom helped walk me through the process. Now some 20 +years later I am back on my feet, now more conservative in my financial views, but actually planning on retiring. Thank You Mr. Watkins. Now having Mr. Watkins work on my Will & Trust Now am having

Posted by Sandy | January 14, 2010 | Family

Excellent Family Law Attorney

Attorney Watkins proved to be not only knowledgable,but extremely efficient. My Family Law matter was handled professionally and expediently, with only one court appearance having to be made. All telephone messages left were promptly returned, which is a quality hard to find in any attorney. If yo...u are in need of legal assistance in your divorce proceeding, you will be pleasantly surprised at the reasonable rates offered by Attorney Watkins. Your matter will also be handled in a professional and expedient fashion. Your Family Law proceeding will not be delayed. I highly recommmend the services of Attorney Thomas L. Watkins.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2022

updated on 10/26/2022

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2019

updated on 07/22/2019

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2008 - 2008

Adjunct Professor, Unversity of California Riverside Continuing Education

Associations

2005 - Present

Banning Chamber of Comerce

Member

Education

1991

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

California St Polytechnic Univ

BS - Bachelor of Science

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