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Who We Are

HISTORY

Since he was young, Kurt Watkins has been a tinkerer, an explorer, a thoughtful listener, and a creative thinker. Torn between his love of the sciences and computer programing and his passion for the liberal arts, Kurt became a lawyer hoping to bridge the gap at the critical intersection of these twin achievements of human understanding.

Kurt started in humble beginnings at a local law firm to working his way up to a national law firm in New York City.

Realizing that the constraints of big law firms made it difficult to effectively serve start-ups and midsize companies, Kurt went out on his own in April 2018 to better serve entrepreneurs and companies, wanting the security of a competent, accessible, and well-rounded attorney without having to hire several specialists, each with large a billable rates.

In 2020, in the middle of the COVID pandemic and without taking time off, Kurt took and passed the California bar exam, becoming a California attorney along with his previous licenses in New Jersey and New York.

 

WATKINS LEGAL PUTS YOUR INTERESTS FIRST

We work with you to identify areas in need of immediate legal services, those that can wait, and those that you can perform instead. By being transparent and mindful of your goals and processes, you can trust Watkins Legal to put your interests first and provide you the legal services of an in-house counsel.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with a satellite office in New York, Watkins Legal represents creative clients and growing entrepreneurs coast to coast.

We provide your business with the contract, corporate, and ancillary legal services your or your company needs to protect itself and thrive. You have the comfort of an in-house counsel without the overhead

 
 

The Team

 

KURT watkins - founder

Kurt Watkins specializes in blockchain projects, private funds and investments, and transactional contracts. His expertise is in providing tools and insights needed to ensure clarity on all sides, operate in a regulatory compliant and efficient way, and develop creative solutions to difficult situations.

Because companies’ legal needs, circumstances, and resources are rarely the same, Kurt works closely with each client to best align the interests of outside legal with those of the company – both in the short and long term. This holistic approach and flexibility allow owners to trust that their attorney is working in their best interests.

Kurt is deeply passionate about technological innovation particularly blockchain and artificial intelligence. Throughout his practice, Kurt has grappled with the novel and nuanced legal issues created by innovation.

Activities & Affiliations

  • National Aphasia Association, Board Member and General Counsel

  • Sandbox Technologies, Inc., General Counsel

Education

Seton Hall School of Law
Juris Doctor with a concentration in intellectual property, 2014
Distinguished Scholar and Fellow at the Center for Policy and Research

Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts, triple majoring in Classics, Philosophy, and Political Science. Magna Cum Laude, 2011

Bar Admissions

New York
New Jersey
California

 

Kali Trahanas - OF COUNSEL

Kali is Of Counsel to Watkins Legal and runs her own law firm, Trahanas Law. She serves as a valuable member of the team for matters approaching litigation and relationship management. While Kurt focuses on business growth and success, Kali ensures that the individuals behind those businesses are protected and their wealth secured for future generations.

Kali handles matters involving trusts, estates, guardianship applications, elder law, and real estate transactions.

Activities & Affiliations

  • Young Lawyers Division of the Bergen County Bar Association, Vice President

  • Fluent in Greek and proficient in Spanish

Education

Seton Hall School of Law
Juris Doctor 2014
Mock Trial, Journal Editor, and Dispute Resolution

University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Sociology and Philosophy

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
New York

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Let Our Team Support You

Watkins Legal is committed to providing you the right attorney for your matters. Whether our team can handle it themselves or refer you to our extensive legal networks, Watkins Legal always puts your interests first.