Clark Watkin grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. When he moved to Arizona in 1970, he brought with him a strong Midwestern ethic, common sense and the willingness to work hard. He earned his undergraduate and law school degrees in seven straight years at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Clark tried his first three jury trials while still a law student, working as an intern with the Pima County Attorney's Office. After graduation in 1977, he moved to Phoenix where he worked as a felony prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. He entered private practice in 1980 and stayed with the same firm for 20 years before opening his own law office.

Clark is the proud father of two wonderful teenagers, and in addition to his various family, social and volunteer activities, he is an avid mountain and road bicyclist, competitive off-road motorcyclist, snow skier, fly fisherman, drummer, wood worker, and someone who generally enjoys a challenging (preferably pleasant) new adventure.

PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH and COMMERCIAL LITIGATION:

• 30+ years as a trial attorney (jury trials, bench trials, administrative hearings, etc.)
• Serious personal injury and wrongful death claims
• Auto, truck, semi, van, SUV, bus and other motor vehicle accident injury and fatality claims
• Motorcycle and motor scooter accident injury and fatality claims
• Pedestrian, crosswalk, sidewalk and parking lot accident injury and fatality claims
• Bicycle accident injury and fatality claims
• Boating and personal watercraft accident injury and fatality claims
• Construction accident injury and fatality claims
• Dog and other animal bites, mauling and attack claims
• Premises liability claims, including swimming pool accidents and fatalities, dram shop claims, slip and fall, improper security, etc.
• Commercial & Construction litigation all types
• Insurance defense; risk analysis/management
• Mediation; arbitration; neutral evaluations
• Keen sense for inherent "value" and likely outcome of claims
• Mastery in resolving disputes in pre-litigation stage
• Reputation as a premier trial attorney
• Skilled in all aspects of civil trial practice
• Intelligent, energized, organized, personable, quick wit and a great sense of humor. An all-round good guy!

CAREER EXPERIENCE

• 2001 - Present: The Watkin Law Office, P.C., Scottsdale, AZ. Plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death; commercial litigation. Overall emphasis on plaintiff's tort claims.
• 1980 - 2000: Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek (f/k/a Warner Angle Roper & Hallam) Phoenix, AZ. Shareholder, Director. Lead trial attorney in personal injury, commercial tort, contract, corporate, eminent domain, real estate & construction cases throughout Arizona.
• 1977 - 1980: Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Phoenix, AZ. Deputy County Attorney. Multiple felony jury and court trials.

LICENSES & AFFILIATIONS

• Licensed: All Arizona Courts, including U. S. District Court; U. S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U. S. Supreme Court.
• Member: American, Arizona, Maricopa County and Scottsdale Bar Associations; Director, Scottsdale Bar Association; Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.

EDUCATION

• University of Arizona College of Law. Juris Doctor 1977.
• University of Arizona. B. S., Business Admin. 1974.

The Watkin Law Office, P.C. represents serious injury and wrongful death clients throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Surprise, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Casa Grande, Gila Bend, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, Wickenburg, Sun City, Anthem, Payson, Yuma, Lake Havasu City, Kingman, Show Low, Pinetop, Lakeside — Maricopa County, Pima County, Pinal County, Coconino County, Yuma County, Navajo County, Apache County, Mohave County, Yavapai County and Gila County.