AUSTIN,
Texas, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Watts Law
Firm LLP is proud to congratulate Mikal C.
Watts, founder of Watts Law Firm LLP and highly regarded
mass tort attorney for his inclusion in Best Lawyers® 31st
edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his expertise in
mass tort and personal injury litigation.
This honor underscores Mikal C.
Watts' unwavering commitment to justice, a passion that has
been the driving force behind his prestigious career. Graduating
from the University of Texas law school
at just 21 years old and winning over $100,000,000 in verdicts by age 31, Watts has
turned his passion into a mission to uphold the principles of
justice and be a fearless advocate for his clients.
Over the last 35 years, Mikal C.
Watts has defended over 200,000 clients against the
negligence of major corporations, resulting in billions of dollars
for those who have fallen victim to utility-caused wildfires,
catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and other
unfortunate circumstances. For Watts, these cases are not just
about recouping the losses of his clients, but sending the message
that corporate negligence and greed will not be tolerated.
Most recently, Mikal C. Watts was
one of the attorneys involved in the lawsuits against Hawaiian
Electric and their subsidiaries for their role in causing the Maui
Wildfires back in August, 2023. On August
2, a historic $4.012 billion
settlement was reached, marking one more step towards rebuilding
the town of Lahaina.
Best Lawyers chooses who to recognize based on peer review
feedback collected from other lawyers within the same geographical
area and legal practice area. Mikal C.
Watts' recognition in Best Lawyers is a testament to his
enduring dedication and impact his work has had on the lives of
thousands.
ABOUT MIKAL WATTS OF WATTS LAW FIRM LLP
Mikal C. Watts of Watts Law Firm
LLP is nationally recognized for his vast experience in wildfire
litigation across the United
States. Mikal draws from his extensive background that
includes representation of survivors from the Maui Wildfire, Dixie
Wildfire, Holiday Farm Fire, McBride
Fire, McKinney Fire, and
others. Notably, Mikal was a lead counsel for the monumental
$13.5 billion settlement that covered
the Camp Fire in 2018 and the Tubbs Fire in 2017.
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