William S. Watkins

William S. Watkins is a Houma civil attorney who has practiced general civil law with an emphasis on injured victims since 1982. His work includes product liability, automobile collisions, industrial accidents, sexual harassment, mediation, business law, and real estate matters. He is admitted before the Louisiana district courts and courts of appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts of Louisiana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Mr. Watkins earned his B.A. in Finance and Accounting from Loyola University New Orleans. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School. He is a member of the Louisiana Association for Justice, and his background in litigation supports clients facing serious injury claims, disputed liability, and complex civil matters involving long-term financial and personal consequences.

Mr. Watkins has handled notable cases for catastrophically injured clients across Louisiana. He helped establish that Louisiana Highway 20 through Vacherie was unreasonably dangerous, resulting in a multimillion-dollar recovery for a young wife and mother who suffered catastrophic brain injuries. He also secured a multimillion-dollar settlement in an unwitnessed offshore injury case and a seven-figure settlement against a jet ski manufacturer involving a defective steering mechanism.

William S. Watkins is also active in civic and faith-based service, including work with Terrebonne and Lafourche Right to Life, Louisiana Right to Life organizations, the Grand Isle Rotary Club, and Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. His practice reflects honesty, integrity, preparation, and a steady commitment to helping injured clients pursue accountability after serious harm.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Duval, Funderburk, Sundbery, Richard & Watkins
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Loyola Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola University New Orleans
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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