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About Justin
Justin Watkins is an AV Preeminent rated litigator whose practice focuses on personal injury, construction law, commercial and civil litigation. Justin has experience in all aspects of complex litigation.
Justin obtained as Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University in 2001. After working as an engineer for Peter Kiewit Sons’, one of the largest general contractors in the world, Justin attended the University of San Diego Law School.
After graduation, Justin began his legal career at Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders, one of Nevada’s largest insurance defense firms.
Prior to founding Atkinson & Watkins, Justin was an associate with Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, where his experience as an engineer was used to focus his practice on construction litigation, construction defect, insurance coverage, and personal injury issues.
Justin is licensed in Nevada, California and Utah.
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 70%
14 years, 250 cases
- Construction and development: 15%
14 years, 100 cases
- Commercial real estate: 15%
14 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT | Active | 2008 | 05/10/2013 |
| CA | Active | 2005 | 11/04/2019 |
| NV | Active | 2004 | 11/16/2019 |
| Legal answers | 38 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Legal Elite | Nevada Business Journal | 2013 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Legal Elite | Nevada Business Journal | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Elite | Nevada Business Journal | 2011 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
| Legal Elite | Nevada Business Journal | 2010 |
| Legal Elite | Nevada Business Journal | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney | Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP | 2007 - 2010 |
| Associate Attorney | Alverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders | 2004 - 2007 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Utah State Bar | Member | 2008 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Nevada State Bar | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Association of General Contractors | Affiliate Member | 2005 - 2010 |
| Southern Nevada Wrestling Association | Past Vice President | 2004 - 2012 |
|---|
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald Newsletter | Wild West Shootout: Battle Over The Application Of The Economic Loss Doctrine To Construction Disputes In The Mountain West States | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| Oregon State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Litigation from A to Z | Personal Injury | 2013 |
| Damages in Personal Injury | Personal Injury | 2012 |
| Litigating Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims | Personal Injury | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Jason Carthagena v. SK Properties dba Courtside Garden Apartments; Courtside Gardens RAF LLC | Settlement $2,000,000 |
| Roe Entity v. Fraudulent Architect | Settlement $225,000 |
| Nine Group adv. Farmer and Rezaee | Defense Verdict - Arbitration Award |
| Jane Doe v. Negligent Driver | Settlement $75,000 |
| Small v. NexDay Auto Transport | Defense Verdict |
| General Contractor v. Property Owner | Settlement $5,100,000 |
|---|
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Tue May 28 2013
Attorney endorsements
(18)Brandi Cassady, Probate Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Melissa Alessi, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 28, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Justin Watkins for the past 10 years. He is an extremely smart attorney who will work hard on your case.
Alison Brasier, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Sandy Van, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Great attorney very knowledgeable in personal injury law, auto accidents, bad faith. Regularly shares his vast knowledge with the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Justin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on May 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Matthew Hoffmann, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 16, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Troy Atkinson, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Jay Kenyon, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin is an extremely capable attorney. He has very strong analytical skills, but more importantly, he is enthusiastic when it comes to giving his clients the best legal representation. Not only does he understand the law, but he has the determination and perseverance to get his clients the best possible outcome.
Kristan Lehtinen, Litigation Attorney on Apr 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin's work ethic, tireless commitment to clients, and smarts consistently provide great representation to his clients.
Aaron Lovaas, Litigation Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Watkins is a polished and attentive attorney to whom I routinely refer matters outside of my practice area. I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Kane, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 19, 2013
Relationship: Friend
Justin is proven winner and truly cares about his clients. He is a skilled advocate from pre-litigation to trial.
Regina McConnell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Justin is very knowledgeable in the personal injury practice of law. He is dedicated to his clients and will fight to make sure his clients obtain the best results.
Tara Newberry, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jefferson Temple, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Justin for several years and he always gets the maximum money for his clients by working hard and fighting for them.
Nathan Severson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I began my career as an attorney working in the same firm as Justin, which is where we became friends. Justin is one of those attorneys who is constantly thinking about his cases and coming up with theories and strategies for the benefit of his client's cases. I would refer cases to Justin without hesitation, as I know he will look out for the best interest of the client.
Matthew Hoffmann, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. Justin Watkins is one of the brightest attorneys I have come across in my practice. He thinks quickly on his feet and thinks outside of the box. I dread the day I have to argue against him in court.
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