Joseph W Watkins

Joseph W Watkins

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Admiralty & Maritime, Insurance, Wrongful Death

1661 N. Swan Rd. #138, Tucson, AZ

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 25%

I have represented victims of maritime accidents on Lake Powell and other federally controlled waterways on many occasions. I obtained a federal punitive-damages verdict against Aramark Industries' tour boat operations in 2022.

14 years

25%
Insurance 25%

I represent individuals and businesses in breach-of-contract and Bad-Faith cases throughout Arizona. I have successfully sued virtually every major insurer in Arizona, recovering tens of millions of dollars in much-deserved compensation.

38 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

I handle premise liability accidents, automobile/trucking accidents, and I represent survivors of assault & battery cases. I maximize recoveries by utilizing an extensive knowledge of both the transportation and insurance industries.

38 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Wrongful Death 25%

My office has helped families recover millions of dollars in compensation for wrongful death claims. When you need help, we are there.

38 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 220-375 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 37 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph W. Watkins, P.C.

1661 N. Swan Rd. #138, Tucson, AZ, 85712

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Joseph W Watkins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Morgan | May 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving Ticket

Joe Watkins was really focused on our case--it felt like I was his only client. My case was handled very professionally by every person who worked with us. Joe was able to bring my ticket down from being reckless! He made the process extremely easy and was always there day or night. I would highly... recommend Joseph Watkins if you’re looking for the best. I will definitely be using them in the future when I need help with a case.

Posted by Jeanne | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Seasoned and astute attorney

I was sued by a large company a a form of intimidation to force me to return valuable art they sold me mistakenly. When no one was interested in our case Joe Watkins agreed to defend us. He was amazing. He saw the vulnerability in our opponent and used it to take the plaintiff off their game. We had... a great result and we were very happy with the settlement. Joe is a fighter and a winner. You could not do better in hiring an attorney.

Posted by Rachel G | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Great attorney

I had a water loss at my home and my insurance company was not at all helpful. They were offering very little to put my home back together. I hired Mr. Watkins to handle the fight for me. He was able to get the insurance company to settle. THANK YOU Joe

Posted by Carl | August 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

An honest, trustworthy and effective attorney

In 1996 I purchased for $60.00 two paintings at an estate sale that were later sold by my wife and me for over $1,000,000.00. A very accurate story about the purchase, sale and lawsuit involved is contained in the link below. We request you leave the link to our story in this review After the... lawsuit was filed against us for recovery of the proceeds from the art works sale we felt we were becoming victims of the legal system. We consulted with Christies Attorneys and several other prominent legal teams in Manhattan, Dallas, Phoenix and Tucson who all advised us to settle the case by making a negotiated settlement with the Plaintiffs. We knew we had done no wrong and were fearful that injustice might prevail. We had a relationship with Joseph Watkins via some previous legal matters. Upon consulting with Joe about the lawsuit he told us that he felt it was egregious and that the plaintiffs had no legal standing to recover anything from the transaction. We were shocked but very pleased that a local attorney we knew and trusted had such a strong feeling and incredible confidence about his knowledge of this matter. Joe told us that under no circumstances should we negotiate with the plaintiffs attorney and he would insure we would prevail if we would but trust him with our defense. We did prevail and in doing so Joe set a precedent with this case that continues to draw national attention and to this day is still an interesting, lively topic for discussion at estate, tag and garage sales where ever we travel throughout the USA. www.fcassociates.com/ntrice.htm

Posted by Patricia | July 23, 2013 | Insurance

Finally someone to help us

We were so frustrated and angry with our insurance company in general. We finally met Joe and he guided us through the steps we needed to put an end to the nightmare we were living. He was truly our knight in shining armor!!! He got us a very satisfactory settlement for our new roof and enough for a ...very nice vacation. We would recommend him to anyone having trouble fighting the giant corporations.

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Joseph W Watkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Way

Litigation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph for his work not only in personal injury and insurance bad faith cases because of his integrity and passion, but also, Joseph has helped to establish probate law precedent in Arizona regarding the rights of purchasers of artwork from estate sales. Working with Joe is a great decision."

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Russell Krone

Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe cares about each of his clients, and is committed to obtaining the best result for them. He is respected by his colleagues and the judiciary. Joe is one of the most sought out, skilled, and effective trial lawyers in Tucson and Southern Arizona and I highly recommend him."

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Richard Suzuki

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is an excellent, knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Joe represents his clients zealously and is great in the courtroom. I highly recommend Joe."

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Russell Krone

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

1988

Arizona State Champions, Jenks Trial Practice Competition

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Joseph W Watkins P.C.

1988 - 1992

Attorney, Gust, Rosenfeld & Henderson

Associations

2015 - Present

Virginia State Bar

2009 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

2004 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney Member

1992 - 1992

American College of Trial Lawyers

Graduate

Sample of Legal Cases

Mt. Lemon Fire Claims

Every client recovered additional insurance proceeds.

Monument Wildfire Claims

Ongoing

Rice v. Nelson

Client prevailed on all counts and was awarded attorneys fees against the estate.

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Education

1988

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Illinois State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2010

Western Trial Lawyers Association

Insurance Bad Faith

Publications

2010

Western Trial Lawyers Association What is Insurance Bad Faith?

Activity

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