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High-Profile Attorney Mikal Watts Resigns, Triggering Office Closure and Mass Layoffs

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Watts Guerra, a prominent law firm known for representing clients in major tort cases, is facing significant changes after co-founder Mikal Watts announced his departure due to health reasons. As a result, the firm’s Puerto Rico office will be shutting down, leading to widespread layoffs. According to internal emails shared by an employee, at least 50 employees, or approximately 33% of the workforce, will be affected by the mass layoffs. The Puerto Rico office, which employs around 110 people responsible for managing many of the firm’s cases, is expected to … Read more

High-profile Mass Tort Law Firm Watts Guerra Reshapes Future, Leaving Puerto Rico Office and Laying Off 50 Employees

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – High-profile mass tort law firm Watts Guerra, led by attorney Mikal Watts, is closing its Puerto Rico office and laying off dozens of employees, according to internal emails obtained by Bloomberg Law. Watts, known for spearheading high-stakes litigation against corporations, recently stated that he was “restructuring” the firm but had no intention of leaving. However, emails shared with Bloomberg Law reveal that Watts sent an email to all employees on January 7, announcing his resignation from the firm due to health reasons. He informed Bloomberg Law that he plans to … Read more

Leading Mass Torts Attorney Mikal Watts Announces Restructuring Agreement with Partner, Emphasizes Continued Commitment to Clients

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San Antonio, Texas – Renowned mass torts attorney, Mikal Watts, announced a restructuring of the partnership that forms the core of his firm, Watts Guerra. Partnering with Frank Guerra for over 22 years, Watts expressed his admiration for Guerra and the exciting prospects that lie ahead for their clients and the firm. Despite rumors suggesting otherwise, Watts clarified that he will not be leaving the firm. Watts has gained significant recognition in the field of mass torts for leading high-stakes, multi-district litigation against major corporations. Among the high-profile cases being handled by Watts Guerra are … Read more

Leading Mass Torts Attorney Mikal Watts Restructures Partnership with Watts Guerra Firm, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Clients

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San Antonio, Texas – Attorney Mikal Watts and his partner Frank Guerra have announced a partnership restructuring at their law firm, Watts Guerra. The firm specializes in handling large mass tort litigation cases. Watts expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to practice law with Guerra for over two decades, emphasizing their friendship and mutual admiration. He assured that he would remain at the firm and looked forward to the future accomplishments of the partnership and other colleagues. Known for his involvement in major mass tort cases, Watts has spearheaded multi-million dollar litigation against corporations. Watts … Read more