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Richard M. Watts
Millstone Peterson & Watts LLP
2267 Lava Ridge Ct
Suite 210
Roseville, CA 95661
Phone: (916) 780-8222 | Fax: (916) 780-8775
http://www.mpwlaw.net
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
I prefer working with clients in both transactions and litigation related to real property.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Renting & Leasing
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Homeowners' Associations
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Renting & Leasing
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 2002
Bar Number: 221268
Other Court Admissions
Northern and Eastern Districts of California; State of California
Association Memberships
Sacramento County Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I have maintained my MCLE and taken multiple employment seminars.
Example Cases
I have litigated a multi-million dollars breach of contract case. I have also litigated multiple partnership disputes.
Education
Degree:
B.A. in Rhetoric and Communications
School:
University of California, Davis
City:
Davis
State:
CA
Year:
1996
Focus and Accomplishments:
Elected to the U.C. Davis Hall of Fame in 1996
Degree:
J.D.
School:
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
City:
Sacramento
State:
CA
Year:
2002
Honors:
Dean's List, Order of Barristers, Graduated With Honors
Focus and Accomplishments:
Oral Advocacy, Mock Trial Competition, Elected Commencement Speaker by graduating class
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Millstone, Peterson & Watts, LLP is a law firm comprised of well-known and experienced attorneys. Their past cases have been featured in many news reports, and they are frequently called upon by colleagues to assist them with litigation involving intellectual property, employment law, business contract disputes, and more. Our lawyers have many published articles and received several awards, including California Super Lawyer and Man of the Year of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Previous Employment Summary
Commercial real estate salesperson (development properties)
Activities and Awards
I continue to be involved in the development of real property in the Sacramento Region.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients are welcomed to educate themselves as to their cases/claims, etc.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
It has been my experience that reviewing litigation documents prepared by clients is not an efficient exercise. However, experienced transactional real property clients can reduce attorney time by preparing the first draft of their contracts.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not especially excited about the prospect.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I love history, analysis and a good debate.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My participation in development and sales of real property in my prior employment has helped me to be a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
My past and present experience in commercial real property certainly adds to my real property practice.
What do you like best about your career?
The new and different cases.
Tell us about your law firm:
All great people, most of us came from the same big firm in Sacramento.
What are your strengths and style?
I am competitive, dedicated and highly client conscious.
I am aggressive but with costs in mind.
Personal Interests:
In my spare time, I love to spend time with my wife, Tina, and my two kids (Richie and Alexandra). I also enjoy working out and feeding my addiction to golf.
Office Manager/Assistant
Leslie Fisher/Kate Moore
Fax
(916) 780-8775
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
We have emergency after hours only for existing clients.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
We will work with interpreters when necessary.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We do not have fixed price services and fees.
Hourly Rates
$200 to $295 for attorneys.
$90 - $130 for paralegals.
Free Initial Consultation?
Case by Case
Typical Retainer
$5,000
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