Atty. Charles Robert Watkins

Atty. Charles Robert Watkins

Charles Robert Watkins is a lawyer practicing securities, corporate, antitrust and 18 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About Charles Robert Watkins at a glance

Charles Robert Watkins is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Guin, Stokes & Evans, LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979) and Michigan (1981). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1978) and Michigan State University (B.A. With, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Robert Watkins is a lawyer practicing securities, corporate, antitrust and 18 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Charles practices at Guin, Stokes & Evans, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Robert Watkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Robert Watkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

Charles Robert Watkins is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Robert Watkins

Where is Charles Robert Watkins's law office located?
Charles Robert Watkins's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Guin, Stokes & Evans, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Robert Watkins handle?
Charles Robert Watkins focuses on employment, business, class action, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles Robert Watkins practiced law?
Charles Robert Watkins has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Charles Robert Watkins go to law school?
Charles Robert Watkins earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. With, 1975).
How can I contact Charles Robert Watkins for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Robert Watkins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Robert Watkins received?
Charles Robert Watkins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1978
B.A. With
Michigan State University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
Michigan
Admitted: 1981

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