Reviews

Michael Watters and his team are highly skilled and experienced in navigating the complexities of divorce. Not only did he skillfully navigate the legal system and advocate for my financial needs, he understood the importance of equalizing finances between households so that I can really show up for my children. He clearly has seen it all before, understands dysfunctional family dynamics and anticipated what my family needed when I was not able to advocate for myself. Michael got a court order to begin paying child support and alimony when my ex had stopped; he called for a financial deposition to reveal the money that my ex had been trying to hide and could not be revealed in a simple tax return, he got my ex to pay money to me for the house that we had acquired while we were married and then had pressurized me into getting my name off of the title as I was leaving the house before we were legally separated, and he was able to get most all of my legal fees to be paid by my ex as he had the ability to do so. I am so grateful for Michael and his team's work on my behalf. Without Michael's help I still would have been an unsupported single mom stressed and not being able to fully show up for my kids who are really the ones who suffer most in these dynamics.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Mike in action as a discovery referee, legal malpractice expert, and attorney. He is a seasoned litigator and expert who knows what he's doing and easily earns the respect of those who experience his work. The work product from his office is excellent. His integrity is unmatched. Importantly, Mike is an even better human being, and his care is evident at all phases. Shout out to George and Tim from his office who are also incredible to work with.

Mr. Waters is not only an exceptionally knowledgable Divorce Lawyer but a highly experienced litigator which is critical should your divorce reach the courts. I believe he represented my interests very well and I had full confidence that he would have won my case had we ended up going to court. However (against his advice) I decided to settle just to be done with the process. I felt he was fair in his billing and I would hire him again if I needed his services.

I've known Mike for over 30 years as a business owner and have high praise for his expertise as an attorney for all of my legal needs.

I hired Mr. Watters to represent me in a divorce. It ended up being a custody battle, which ultimately ended with my ex wife and her attorney trying to get me fired and charged. Mr. Watters and his staff (Carol Notaro) were amazing. Not only did they get me through the divorce, they helped me fight for my job and the well being of my children. Mike is an amazing trial lawyer and his experience and knowledge is unmatched. I highly recommend Mike Watters and his firm. If you feel like your fighting for everything, like I did, then you want to have the best attorney. I am very thankful I hired Mr. Watters.

I hired Mr. Watters to help me navigate through a sticky, contentious divorce. He was able to research many "grey area" topics and provide solid legal assistance in multiple court appearances. He has a vast knowledge and high degree of competence, thanks to his many years of high-level litigation. His support staff are all very sharp and respectful of the client. They work hard and have a well-earned top-tier reputation in the North Bay Area.

Mr. Watters answered my question about demurring vrs motion to dismiss in minutes and helped me move forward with confidence.

We hired Mr. Watters to help with an extremely complex child custody case. Mr. Watters helped us succeed in what was characterized as a virtually impossible case to win in the family courts. After that was completed, he went to great lengths to help us settle a secondary part of our situation out of court. Mr. Watters is the ultimate professional. Words cannot describe the level of respect and trust he earned from our family throughout our legal situation. Others have mentioned his wisdom in reviews and to be very blunt, it is spot on. Decades of experience, an abundance of resources, and a hard-working and dedicated group of professionals that support Mr. Watters were the ingredients for a successful outcome. When it comes to family law, whether in a trial setting, mediation, or communication with another party, Mr. Watters was quite frankly the best any potential client of his could ask for. And at the end of the day, Mr. Watters is a genuinely nice person outside of the field of law. Would highly recommend the services of Mr. Watters’ and his team.

Mike Watters is the best of the best. His knowledge is unparalleled. His confidence and poise is admirable. He is also backed by an amazing team of equal caliber. I would highly recommend him and have to many.

We first met Mike Watters over twelve years ago, when we needed to hire a lawyer to represent our "personal" interests in a "corporate" lawsuit. Throughout that first experience, we worked side by side with Mike and watched him work his magic in every situation. The case settled prior to going to court, and we will forever be grateful for the expertise and confidence Mike brought to the table. Without Mike's knowledge and active presence, we believe that the lawyer assigned to us by our insurance company would have failed and the case would not have settled out of court. The title of my review refers to Mike CARING about his clients. He truly listens to us and understands our fears and concerns when there is a lawsuit. We have worked with other lawyers who only seem to want to rack up lots of hours and don't have the time to really listen. I have called Mike for an emergency quick question and he got back to me right away, rather than having his assistant(s) take care of the question. We feel he personally cares about our well being, and that is a wonderful feeling to have when you're putting your trust into someone. There is NO other lawyer we have ever worked with in over thirty years in business that comes close to being the person Mike Watters is. Over those years, we have had other times we needed to hire Mike and his firm, and the results have always been well worth every penny spent. It is so amazing to work with someone so competent, so trustworthy, and so well respected in the law community. On a scale of 1 to 100 Mike Watters gets a solid 100 in our book!

Mr. Watters has decades of experience and success in the law. He listens and clearly evaluates the situation and pursues the agreed upon objectives with focus and energy. The other attorneys and support staff are diligent and available. He can unravel complicated issues and create an effective strategy.

Mike Watters and his entire staff are amazing. I can only express my utmost gratitude. Mike and his firm worked so hard and diligent to resolve a very complex trust/ real estate case for me and my family. First class all the way. I highly recommend Mike Watters, Diane Singleton, and Carol Novaro. If you want the best, go with this group!