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Atty. William S Watkins

Atty. William S Watkins

William S Watkins is a lawyer practicing maritime law, personal injury, workers' compensation and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Houma Houma 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William S Watkins at a glance

William S Watkins is an Of Counsel based in Houma, Louisiana, practicing at Duval, Funderburk, Sundbery, Richard & Watkins A Professional Law Corporation. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1983), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1986). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1982) and Loyola University (B.B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Houma, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William S Watkins is a lawyer practicing maritime law, personal injury, workers' compensation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Duval, Funderburk, Sundbery, Richard & Watkins A Professional Law Corporation in Houma, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William S Watkins's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

William S Watkins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William S Watkins is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William S Watkins is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William S Watkins is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

William S Watkins is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William S Watkins

Where is William S Watkins's law office located?
William S Watkins's law practice is located in Houma, Louisiana. The firm is Duval, Funderburk, Sundbery, Richard & Watkins A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S Watkins handle?
William S Watkins focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, adr, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William S Watkins practiced law?
William S Watkins has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William S Watkins go to law school?
William S Watkins earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.B.A., 1978).
How can I contact William S Watkins for a consultation?
You can contact William S 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 William S Watkins received?
William S Watkins's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1982
B.B.A.
Loyola University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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