Justin Watkins is an AV Preeminent rated litigator and the Managing Partner of Battle Born Injury Lawyers. Justin received his civil engineering degree from Oregon State University and his law degree from the University of San Diego. As a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer, he has handled thousands of cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and more.
Justin has been named as one of the top 150 lawyers in southern Nevada each year from 2009 through 2018 by Nevada Business Journal, SuperLawyers Rising Star from 2010-2013, and a Mountain States SuperLawyer each year from 2014 through 2022. Justin has received a perfect 10.0 rating with Avvo, and its 2014 Client Choice Award for personal injury practice.
Mr. Watkins is highly sought after for his lectures and presentations related to his law practice and his political experiences. His lectures and supporting materials are used by national organizations, such as the National Business Institute and National Association of Residential Property Managers, as well as the State Bar of Nevada.
Mr. Watkins has been appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court as a mediator and arbitrator for Clark County’s Court Annexed Arbitration Program and has been appointed by Clark County Justice Court to serve as a Small Claims Referee. His pro bono service includes his participation as a mediator and arbitrator for the State Bar of Nevada’s Fee Dispute Committee.
In 2016, Justin was elected to the Nevada Assembly from District 35, and served on committees for Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Transportation. A Nevada-native, Justin is an avid outdoorsman, having grown up hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, and recreating throughout Nevada and the West. He serves as Chairman of the Board for the Nevada Conservation League.