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. 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 Start from 2010-2013, and a Mountain States SuperLawyer each year from 2014 through 2019. 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.

Donald Watson is a partner at Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson and Gary, P.L.L.C. Since joining the Firm in 1988, he has litigated numerous cases throughout the state of Florida, and also in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Saint Croix and the Carolinas, resulting in successful verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Mr. Watson is a firm believer in developing positive relationships with his clients and examining the unique circumstances of each case, so that he can successfully represent the clients’ interests. Mr. Watson has more than 25 years of experience, and his practice has included areas such as complex personal injury, wrongful death, products liability and commercial litigation matters. In 2014, Mr. Watson, along with his law partner, Willie Gary, obtained a landmark verdict of $23.6 billion against RJ Reynolds in a Florida wrongful death smoking case. In 2009, Mr. Watson, along with partners Willie Gary and Lorenzo Williams, obtained a $8.5 million verdict in a products liability case against Ford Motor Company. In recognition of his skill and expertise, Mr. Watson is AV rated and has been inducted into the International Who ‘s Who Among Professionals; the Swarthmore’s Who’s Who Among Business Leaders (Life Membership); and the Marquis Who’s Who in American Law. He has received numerous accolades and awards and has been recognized by the National Bar Association with the Presidential Award and the N.A.A.C.P. with the Freedom Fund Banquet Award. In 2014, Mr. Watson was named the Police Athletics and Activities League Volunteer of the Year for the State of Florida. Mr. Watson served on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee and has been a member of the following organizations: Association of Trial Lawyers of America, National Bar Association (life member), American Bar Association, T.J. Reddick Bar Association; Martin County Bar Association; Florida Justice Association and the Treasure Coast Justice Association. He is the founder of the Legal Education Empowerment Program; and he is an ordained elder at Resurrection Life Family Worship Center. A native of Elberton, Georgia, Mr. Watson was raised in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Watson earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University prior to receiving his Juris Doctorate Degree from University of Miami School of Law. He began his legal career with Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. He then transitioned to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office where he served as an Assistant State Attorney.

Joshua H. Watson is a dyed-in-the-wool plaintiff’s lawyer. He takes delight in fighting for the rights and needs of real people against corporations and governments. His accomplishments include multiple seven-figure results. His professional pride comes from righting wrongs and, in the process, helping to restore the dignity and financial security of his clients and their families. Mr. Watson studied law at UC Hastings in San Francisco and graduated with multiple honors, including Public Interest Law, Community Economic Development, Public Service, a Faculty Scholarship, and high academic rankings. Before law school, he studied social sciences, technology management, and the natural sciences. His broad experience before the law includes running a business, programming internet and business computer applications, engaging in progressive community organizing, teaching, and consulting. Mr. Watson brings his experience and training to bear on each of his cases. He focuses on understanding clients’ and adversaries’ goals and seeks to use litigation to resolve root problems to address his clients’ real-world needs. At times, this may be the restoration of a job, or a tough injunction forbidding harmful or hateful conduct. At other times, it may be the zealous pursuit of a fair measure of monetary damages. In each case, Mr. Watson seeks the best outcome, putting the client first.

Jonathan B. Waxman is an experienced litigator who represents clients in securities, entertainment, and general business matters. Jonathan is adept at guiding clients at all stages of litigation, including in trial proceedings. Jonathan has successfully resolved investor class actions, merger litigation, and other complex business disputes, as well as civil fraud investigations, for prominent public companies and their officers and directors in a range of industries, including financial services and energy.