Best Places to Work 2014: O'Brien Watters & Davis

SANTA ROSA -- Celebrating 32 years in business, the law firm of O'Brien Watters and Davis lives up to its mission -- to be actively involved in, and give service to the community, to properly train attorneys in the craft, and to have a reasonable amount of time with our families, while enjoying the quality of life and having mutual respect and support for one another.

"We understand that family is important," said managing partner Michael G. Watters. "This is why we have a flexible eight-hour day for our hourly workers that allows them to start work early, to attend an afternoon game, or come in later to have time in their children's classrooms."

The firm also allows children to come to work for short durations if childcare is not available. Other benefits include free parking, Class A office space, and employee educational and professional association stipends.

Both management and employees make a strong effort to create an open, lighthearted atmosphere. An employee said: "You can feel the closeness and camaraderie among those working here."

The firm welcomes and solicits ideas from each person on how best to serve clients. "When someone is in a crisis, everyone steps up to help."

Another staff member said. "This firm is my home away from home."

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