Attorney Profiles
Shirley K. Watkins Los Angeles, California
| Senior Associate |
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| phone | (310) 444-1200 (800) 639-1400 (Toll Free) |
| fax | (310) 444-1211 |
| Email Me |
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Shirley K. Watkins is practicing in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Ms. Watkins received a certificate from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law in mediating litigated cases.
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- 75% Medical Malpractice
- 25% Personal Injury
- Bar Admissions:
- California, 1982
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1991
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
- Education:
- California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1982
J.D. - University of California, San Diego, California, 1979
B.A.
Certificate from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law in mediating litigated cases
- Published Works:
- Board of Editors, California Causes of Action, James Publishing Company
- "Interrogatories" in California Discovery Practice, California CEB
- Numerous Trial Practice and Procedure Articles, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Numerous Trial Practice and Procedure Articles, Consumer Attorneys of California and Continuing Education of the Bar
- Contributing Editor, "Trial Practice & Procedure", Plaintiff Magazine
- Honors and Awards:
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Best Lawyers/US News - Best Law Firm - Los Angeles Tier 1, - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2006 - Present)
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Best Lawyer in America, 2012
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Los Angeles Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law Lawyer of the Year, 2012
- AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Remedies
- Faculty Awards, Employment Law, Discrimination Law and Anti-Trust Law
- Twice Nominated, Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Southern California Super Lawyer, 2007 - 2011
- Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1991 - Present
- The Best Lawyers in America (Medical Malpractice), 2011
- Top 50 Women Southern California Super Lawyer, 2009 - 2011
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar of California
- Member
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 1986 - 2006
- Emeritus Member, Board of Governors
- Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, 1993 - 1996
- Board of Governors
- Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
- Lifetime Sustaining Member
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, 1996 - 1997
- Board of Directors
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, 1999
- Board of Trustees
- Consumer Attorneys Association of California
- Member
- Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles
- Board of Governers Emeritus
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