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For two generations the attorneys at Genser & Watkins LLP have advised and represented businesses and individuals in the greater Bay Area, with offices in Point Richmond and Emeryville and practices in Contra Costa, Oakland, Alameda, San Francisco, and Marin Counties. Genser & Watkins LLP focuses on issues relating to personal bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, business, real estate, and litigation.

Bankruptcy laws have recently changed, and many people mistakenly think that bankruptcy is no longer an available option for them. Actually, Bankruptcy is still the right move for many consumers facing financial difficulties. Genser & Watkins LLP represents individuals, couples, and business clients in bankruptcy, consumer protection, debt relief, and predatory lending matters. Our firm helps clients eliminate their debt and keep their exempt assets, and explains complicated bankruptcy laws and the effect they have on credit. Our legal team is dedicated to providing clients with experienced representation, individual attention, and affordable fees. Our consultations are free.

Our legal team is customer-service oriented. We have a reputation for providing personal attention for each of our clients, and are meticulous in the work that we do for them. We spend time getting to know our clients and their problems, and we respond quickly to any questions or concerns they might have. We assist clients with many of their debt-related legal problems and questions including:

I recommend Leonard Watkins.
I used Leonard 1-3 years ago.
Leonard handled my Bankruptcy / Chapter 7 matter.
I have previously worked with no lawyers.
Client Review:
Len is an extremely friendly, kind, and smart man. He helped me through the entire process, start to finish, and explained anything i had questions on in a fashion that was professional yet still had that personal touch. Some lawyers pawn most tasks off on to their assistants, but Len took the time to talk to me on the phone whenever i needed to speak to him, and he himself represented me in person instead of sending an assistant. I simply cannot rate Len high enough!

Client Review:
If one needs a attorney who is straightforward, knowledgeable and expedient then Mr Watkins should be your choice. Legal papers are filed and completed in a timely fashion, however, this means that the client must complete there necessary paperwork in the same manner.

As in choosing a physician, you want someone who has performed many
of the procedures not one or thirty percent but seventy to one-hundred
percent. Mr Watkins falls into the latter group.

Communication is another aspect that is of paramount concerns to those who are not in the legal profession and I was no exception. Mr Watkins and staff addressed all questions and concerns immediately and this made a stressful event very palatable.

I recommend Leonard Watkins.
I used Leonard 1-3 years ago.
Leonard handled my Bankruptcy / Chapter 7 matter.
I have previously worked with no lawyers.
Client Review:
Dear Len,

I would like to thank you for an excellent job you have done for both my husband and I. It is a sigh of relief to know that we are protected under the bankruptcy law. It has been so stressful for many many months but now at least I know that we can start fresh. It will still be a struggle and can only hope we get back to the normal way of things.

We are very satisfied with what we feel is a personalize interaction between you, as our attorney and us, as your client. I am in awe on how all this quickly came into fruition, in less than a month! I'm glad we chose you from a list of many.

Sincerely,

XXXXXXXXX

P.S. ...I will jump for joy when the bankruptcy court discharges our case :-)

Very knowledgeable, highly competent, excellent service
Posted by: a Chapter 7 client.

I recommend Leonard Watkins.
I used Leonard 1-3 years ago.
Leonard handled my Bankruptcy / Chapter 7 matter.
I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.
Client Review:
I unfortunately had to file for personal bankruptcy, and was seeking a good BK lawyer. My case was complex due to an unusual combination of income, assets, and the need to file individually while being married. I first contact two from personal referrals, but was not satisfied with either of them. Then I did my own search, found Len, and went for a consultation.

Beyond his extensive knowledge of the bankruptcy laws, as is expected, Len's greatest strengths are three:

1) he appears to be intimately aware of specific areas that each trustee in the county seems to focus on, thus helping avoid a potentially contentious filing.

2) he grilled me extensively on every aspect of my finances to make sure he gets all the details right before the filing. Sure, it took longer and felt very awkward, but at the end, it ensured a smooth process post-filing. Having heard of cases where lawyers did not do such a good job and were caught by surprise during the 341, this is important.

3) he tells it like it is, and was able to steer me towards better decisions throughout the entire process, even when I was initially convinced I should do something else.

Beyond that, he was always able to calm me down when I started panicking, as going through a bankruptcy is never fun, and having someone be able to confidently and calmly answer irrational questions when emotions get a hold of you is a godsend.

I have already referred a couple of folks to Len and will continue to do so. He is worth every penny.

I recommend Leonard Watkins.
I used Leonard more than 3 years ago.
Leonard handled my Real Estate matter.
I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
Client Review:
I highly recommend Len Watkins. He is a brilliant, honest and extremely trustworthy attorney. Len cuts through to the truth and communicates it in a concise and accessible way. His legal expertise and years of experience together with his sincere personality make him an unshakable ally. Len's competence and comfort in the courtroom made a strong positive impression on the judge and helped our case immensely. I would absolutely call on Len Watkins for future legal needs.

For me, bankruptcy was a scary prospect. I'm so glad I went to Leonard Watkins for help. Just talking with him put me at ease. He is definitely knowledgeable, reliable and makes a stressful situation more tolerable.

If you are looking for a personable, professional attorney who is there when you need him, works hard for you and answers all your questions and concerns, I suggest you call Leonard Watkins.

I had a great experience with Genser & Watkins. Len Watkins filed my bankruptcy case. I felt uneasy about filing, but since Len is very knowledgeable and reassuring, I was able to get over my fears. He definitely made me feel like he was diligently working on my case and answered all of my worries. He is easy to reach and very professional. Everything went smoothly. I recommend calling Genser & Watkins.

I've known Len and trusted his advice and wisdom for over 20 years. You'll get the straight, smart, answers you need with the ability to see the big picture of complex issues with a human touch. I highly recommend his services.

It was around the holidays 1 year ago that I was googling for BK lawyers in the East Bay. I want to help a relative who needs to file for BK. I had phoned so many lawyer offices, and Len Watkins was the only one who answered. From there I knew, he is the lawyer we are looking for. He offered 1 hour free legal advice, we met him and my relative used him and now he is debt free. He walked him through the process, he is very patient, calm and caring. Being a real estate professional that I am, I had recommended Len Watkins to all my friends and colleagues and personal clients.- Laura R

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