Joan Alison Watters

Joan Alison Watters

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 28 years

Probate Lawyer at Visalia, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts

220 S Mooney Blvd #A, Visalia, CA

About Joan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Probate is a very difficult proceeding to navigate on your own. Team up with a practiced professional. You will have a personalized on-line client/case portal to access, 24/7, all case documents, calendared court hearings, & correspond with attorney.

29 years

40%
Estate Planning 20%

Rated in California's TOP 100 Wills/Trusts Attorney. Free initial consultation. Call 559 635-1775

29 years

20%
Trusts 20%

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

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Location

Watters Law Office

220 S Mooney Blvd #A, Visalia, CA, 93291

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Joan Alison Watters's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Betsy | September 2, 2014

feeling confident about my will and health directives

Please know that I absolutely trust Joan for all my legal matters. She recently completed my will and health directive. I am a single woman and knowing that all my affairs are in order and my financial desires are taken care of puts my mind at ease. She is super smart and looks "deeper" than any l...awyer I have ever consulted with. I highly recommend Joan also because I have known her for years and can attest to her trustworthiness and intelligence. Thank you Joan!!!

Posted by Walter | August 7, 2014

Highly Recommended

I have known Ms Watters for 30+ years and have been a client for the last 10. She has well represented me regarding two legal matters and has advised myself and family members on related issues. When presented with questions that might not have immediate answers, she will research those quest...ions and will return with knowledgeable answers. Ms Watters advice has usually been spot on, although I (regrettably) have not always followed that advice. Her candid and honest demeanor puts one at ease while discussing somewhat uncomfortable legal realities. I trust Ms Watters in matters of my estate implicitly and have full confidence that she will handle my affairs to the fullest of her abilities and will provide support to my heirs when called upon to do so. I would recommend Ms Watters legal representation to family and friends without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2014

all-around excellence

Apart from her professionalism and serious intelligence, Joan Watters possesses the kind of empathy and trustworthiness that one hopes for, but may not often find in an attorney. She is a godsend!

Posted by Chris | June 1, 2011

Exceptional Counsel

Joan Watters is an exceptional lawyer, adept at mediation, litigation, and has my strongest personal recommendation for anyone seeking legal counsel in the Tulare/Kings County area of California. Honest, diligent, hard working, and responsive, Joan truly exemplifies qualities integral for any pros...pective client looking for an attorney to vigorously represent their best interests in family law. Joan has the ability to quickly and accurately assess any situation dealing with family law, and the results that she produces are exemplary. Joan has had a tremendous amount of experience dealing with difficult cases, and does so with aplomb. I highly recommend Joan Watters to any individual looking for an honest, hard working, diligent, capable attorney. She will not disappoint.

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Joan Alison Watters's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randi Saul-Olson

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, fair, able and a delight to work with. She is very hard-working, and represents her clients vigorously, always employing the highest of ethics."

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Dale Bruder

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James Hurlbutt

Estate planning lawyer

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John McDaniel

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

1989

Golden Oak Award, Fresno Advertising Association

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney at Law, Watters Law Office

1998 - 2000

Associate, Willams, Jordan Broderson LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

WealthCounsel, LLC

Member

2013 - Present

Estateplanning.com

Member

2001 - Present

Tulare County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

2011 - 2015

Family Services of Tulare County

Board Member

2009 - 2011

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Attorney Member

2008 - 2010

Central Valley Collaborative Law Affiliates

Attorney Member

2001 - 2014

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Guardianship of A.N. (SUCCESSFUL APPEAL)

Reversed Guardianship Order, returned custody to Father.

In re Marriage of Britten (SUCCESSFUL APPEAL)

Reversed/vacated four Trial court orders.

In re Marriage of Thomas (SUCCESSFUL APPEAL)

Successfully appealed family law order.

In re Marriage of Maciel (SUCCESSFUL APPEAL)

Successfully defended an appeal to reverse a Spousal Support order.

Spousal Support

Successfully negotiated Long Term Spousal Support

Defended False Accusation of Child Abuse

Obtained full custody of children for client

Alternate Dispute Resolution

Multi Million Dollar Out of Court Settlement

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Education

1997

San Joaquin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University, Fresno

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Seminar Presentation

Estate Tax Update

2015

Living Trusts Seminar SEMINAR

2014

Seminar

Estate Planning

2014

Power Point Presentation

Estate Planning

Publications

2012

Raise Magazine June 2012 Stay Out of Court

2012

Raise Magazine August 2012 An Option to Avoid Court

2012

Raise Magazine September 2012 A Lawyers Perspective

2012

Raise Magazine October 2012 Do I Need A Lawyer?

Languages

English

Activity

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