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Shirley K. Watkins 
Los Angeles, California
Senior Associate
phone (310) 444-1200
(800) 639-1400 (Toll Free)
fax (310) 444-1211
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Shirley K. Watkins practicing in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.

Ms. Watkins was selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the specialties of Medical Malpractice Law. 

Ms. Watkins was also included in Southern California Super Lawyers for five consecutive years and Top 50 Women Southern California Super Lawyers for three consecutive years.  Additionally, Ms. Watkins received a certificate from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law in mediating litigated cases.

Areas of Practice:
75% Medical Malpractice
25% Personal Injury
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Mediating Litigated Cases, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law , 2011


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.


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:
AV Rated.


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


Best Lawyers/US News Tier 1 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs


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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Contact Information
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Oficina Legal De Michels & Watkins
11755 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 1300
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1540

Teléfono: 310-444-1200
Llame Gratis: 800-639-1400
Fax: 310-444-1211
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