Lawyer Shirley K. Watkins, graduated from
University of California at San Diego, B.A., 1979 California Western School of Law, J.D., 1982, is now employed by Michels & Watkins at
11755 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90025.
While being a member of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (Emeritus Member, Board of Governors, 1991?); Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (Board of Governors, 1993-1996; Lifetime Sustaining Member); Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (Board of Directors, 1996-1997); Los Angeles County Bar Association (Board of Trustees, 1999); Consumer Attorneys Association of California., Shirley K. Watkins is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Shirley K. Watkins as your lawyer, you should consider whether Shirley K. Watkins offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Shirley K. Watkins has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Shirley K. Watkins's office is located at Los Angeles, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Shirley K. Watkins has been admitted in 1982, California; 1991, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Central and Southern District of California. His or her practice areas include Medical Malpractice(75%, 500); Personal Injury(25%, 500).
Shirley K. Watkins's college and law school education includes University of California at San Diego, B.A., 1979, California Western School of Law, J.D., 1982. Other biographical background includes Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award in Remedies; Faculty Awards in Employment Law, Discrimination Law and Anti-Trust Law. Twice nominated as Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Named: "Southern California Super Lawyers," 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; Named "Top 50 Women Lawyers," Southern California Super Lawyers," 2009 and 2010; Author: "Interrogatories" in California Discovery Practice, California CEB; Contributing Editor: "Trial Practice & Procedure," Plaintiff Magazine. Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1991?. Member, Board of Editors, James Publishing Company, California Causes of Action. Former Settlement Officer, VAST and CRASH settlement panels, Los Angeles Superior Court. Volunteer arbitrator and mediator, Los Angeles Superior Court.. You should contact other
lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.
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