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 Scottsdale 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 AND WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER:

• 35 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.
• 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, PC, 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) Scottsdale, 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. Scottsdale, 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, PC represents victims of serious and catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful deaths in prosecuting claims for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other appropriate monetary damages in the following areas of personal injury and wrongful death law:

• Auto Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Wrongful Death Claims by Family Members
• Motorcycle Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Bicycle Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Pedestrian Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Truck Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Construction Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Dog Bite Injuries, Injuries and Deaths
• Injuries to and Deaths of Children and Minors
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Injuries and Deaths
• Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries and Deaths
• Drowning and Swimming Pool Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Boating Accidents, Injuries and Deaths
• Most Other Negligence Cases Resulting In Serious Injuries, Broken Bones, Scarring and Death.