Atty. Richard C. Watters
Richard C. Watters was born and raised in Fresno, California.
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Richard C. Watters is a Shareholder based in Fresno, California, practicing at Miles Sears Eanni A Professional Corporation. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1973) and Fresno State College (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Advocate CAL-ABOTA Co-Trial Lawyer of the Year 2006, Fresno County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California American Association for Justice American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard C. Watters was born and raised in Fresno, California
- He was admitted to the California State Bar and the U.S
- District Court, Eastern District of California in 1974
- He is also admitted to the U.S
- Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, the U.S
- Supreme Court, the U.S
- District Court, Central District of California
- Mr. Watters received his B.S
- Degree, cum laude, and M.B.A
- Degree from California Sate University, Fresno and his J.D
- Degree from the University of Santa Clara
- Mr. Watters is a member of the Fresno County and American Bar Associations, The State Bar of California, American Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate; President, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, 1994-1996), National Board of Trial Advocacy (Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate), International Society of Barristers (Fellow), Litigation Counsel of America (Fellow), American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- He has completed over 80 civil jury trials to verdict in state and federal court, including 14 significant jury verdicts since 2000
- Mr. Watters served as a Sergeant in the California Air National Guard from 1966-1972
- He is a Speaker and Panelist in the field of Plaintiff Civil Litigation
- Mr. Watters is active in community activities and at St. John’s Cathedral
- Moot Court Board, 1972-1973
Recipient
- Fresno County Young Lawyers Association 14th Annual Mentor Award, 2001
- Fresno City College Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2001-2002
- Santa Clara University, School of Law's Alumni Special Achievement Award-2005
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Fresno 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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