Stephen P. Watters
Experience:
45 years
Language(s):
English
Stephen P. Watters | Minnetonka Personal Injury Lawyer
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About Stephen
Stephen Watters of Watters Law Office has over 28 years of experience in handling aviation crash cases and other complex wrongful death and serious injury cases. He spent almost 20 years at the Rider Bennett law firm and was the Chair of the Plaintiff's Practice Group and the Aviation Practice Group. In 2007 he founded Watters Law Office to continue to represent clients in aviation and other areas of the law. He has handled over 100 claims arising from aircraft and helicopter crashes. During this time, he has tried and litigated cases in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Stephen Watters has tried complex aviation cases involving commercial aircraft, general aviation, and military aircraft. He also has tried Federal Tort Claims cases involving the FAA and air traffic controllers. Given Steve's experience in aviation law and regulations, he represents aircraft owners, operators, pilots, charter companies, fixed base operators, in all aspects of their business including FAA matters.
Stephen's trial practice has included many areas of civil litigation including auto crashes, semi truck crashes, railroads, snowmobiles, boats, dram
shop, premises, and product liability claims. He also has tried a number of cases involving issues of defective homes and commercial properties representing owners, builders, inspectors, subcontractors, and manufacturers.
Stephen Watters has tried complex aviation cases involving commercial aircraft, general aviation, and military aircraft. He also has tried Federal Tort Claims cases involving the FAA and air traffic controllers. Given Steve's experience in aviation law and regulations, he represents aircraft owners, operators, pilots, charter companies, fixed base operators, in all aspects of their business including FAA matters.
Stephen's trial practice has included many areas of civil litigation including auto crashes, semi truck crashes, railroads, snowmobiles, boats, dram
shop, premises, and product liability claims. He also has tried a number of cases involving issues of defective homes and commercial properties representing owners, builders, inspectors, subcontractors, and manufacturers.
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Experience
Principal
Watters Law Office
Present
Minnetonka, MN
Admission
Minnesota
1980
Education
University of Minnesota
Bachelors (Business Administration)
1975
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Minnesota State and Federal Court; Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals; Pro hac
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Vice admissions: Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Tennessee,
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California, Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, and other states.
Honors / Awards
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"Super Lawyer" Minnesota Law & Politics, Repeat Award
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"Outstanding Lawyer in America"
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Law & Leader Attorneys
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Martindale Hubbel "AV" Rating
Notable Work
Publications
The Impact of September 11th on Tort Law & Insurance, Stephen P. Watters,
Joseph S. Lawder, 29 William Mitchell Law Review 809 ()
2003
The Permanent Impact of September 11th, Bench & Bar, Sept. 23,
2002
"Weather-Related Aviation Accidents, Plaintiff's View," CLE ation, 15th
Present
Annual Aviation Law & Insurance Symposium, Embry-Riddle, Daytona Beach,
Florida,
2002
Contributor, ATLA Aviation Law Section, Newsletter
"After the Crash". TRIAL (ATLA May )
2000
Minnesota CLE 'Trains, Planes & Automobiles-Expert Witnesses",
2002
Additional Info
Watters Law Office Highlights
Accident & Injury, Business
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English