Atty. Michael G. Watters
Arbitrator, Sonoma, Marin and Napa County Superior Courts. Superior Court Judge (Pro Tem).
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About Michael G. Watters at a glance
Michael G. Watters is a Managing Partner based in Santa Rosa, California, practicing at O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1975). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S. University, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sonoma County, Napa County, Marin County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Arbitrator, Sonoma, Marin and Napa County Superior Courts
- Superior Court Judge (Pro Tem)
- Mandatory Settlement Conference Panelist, Sonoma and Marin County Courts
- Special Master and Discovery Referee, Sonoma County Superior Court
- Mediator and Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
- Member, Association of Conflict Resolution
- Member, Defense Research Institute, Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Way of Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake (1993) and General Campaign Chairman (1990)
- Member, local Salvation Army Advisory Board
- Faculty of Empire School of Law (Professor of Law (Torts) 1990-1992)
- Selected to Super Lawyers of Northern California 2010
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Michael G. Watters's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael G. Watters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael G. Watters is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael G. Watters is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Rosa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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