Mr. Gene “Tony” Watkins is Of Counsel for Stephens, Reed & Armstrong PLLC. His practice is made up of personal injury, employment matters, and business disputes. Mr. Watkins regularly practices in state and federal courts.
Legal Experience
Tony has had a dynamic practice, covering both civil, and previously criminal matters, in state and federal courts. His practice, primarily based in Texas, has allowed him to handle cases against Fortune 500 companies as well as against governmental agencies. In doing so, he has gone up against some of the largest law firms in the country.
Prior to joining Stephens, Reed & Armstrong, Tony co-founded Sherman Watkins PLLC, where he practiced civil and criminal litigation. His diverse history also, includes working for a boutique civil defense law firm, as well as a prominent plaintiff’s firm in Texas.
Areas of Practice
- Employment matters
- Personal Injury
- Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Representative Experience
- Successfully defended home healthcare business against allegations of negligence.
- Obtained a successful settlement on behalf of Plaintiff who sued Fortune 500 company for discriminatory acts.
- Obtained favorable resolution to a lawsuit brought against small manufacturing company for employee’s claim of workplace injuries.
- Sued and secured a substantial settlement against public venue whose failure to keep and train accurate security, contributed to client’s sustaining life changing injuries.
- Briefed Age Discrimination case and argument granted in United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
- Represented employee accused of divulging companies trade secrets.
- Represented numerous employees in pre-litigation severance negotiations.
Education
University of Houston- Bachelor of Science
Thurgood Marshall School of Law – Juris Doctor
Professional Licenses and Admissions
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Other Interests
Tony enjoys spending time with his family. His other varied interest includes staying active, reading, traveling, art, and listening to live music.
