Stephen P. Watters
About Stephen P. Watters
Stephen P. Watters is a lawyer based in Minnetonka, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Stephen P. Watters is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Watters Law Office
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Minnetonka, MN
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