Dane Watson

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      Dane Watson

      Las Vegas, Nevada
      7 years of experience

      Biography

      Dane Watson is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Dane graduated Cum Laude in 2015 and passed the Nevada State Bar in 2015 on his first attempt. Subsequently, Dane also passed the California State Bar in February of 2019 to give himself more flexibility practicing law in the Western States. Dane is also licensed to practice in Nevada Federal District Court and in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

      During Law School, Dane was a board member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team and attended and competed in several negotiation competitions across the west coast. Prior to Law School, Dane attended the University of Arizona and received a Bachelor of Arts in History while also playing for the Club Baseball team.

      Dane is admitted to practice law in Nevada and California and is member of Nevada and California State Bars, Nevada Federal District Court and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

      He was raised in Las Vegas and has deep ties to the community, including coaching several little league teams. When he is not practicing law you can find Dane on his men’s league adult softball team or teeing it up one of Las Vegas's golf courses.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Appeals & Appellate

      Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

      Workers' Compensation

      Fees

      • Free Consultation - Consultations are free of charge at Benson & Bingham. Our law firm will organize transport if unavailable, visit potential clients in the hospital or will drive to a convenient location for our clients. UMC Trauma, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and many rehabilitation clinics are very close to our offices.
      • Contingent Fees - Benson & Bingham earn no fee until we win or settle a client's case.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      California, State Bar of California, ID Number: 331257, Since 2019
      Nevada, State Bar of Nevada, ID Number: 13982, Since 2015
      9th Circuit

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Associate Attorney Ganz & Hauf CTHD

      Year: 2016 - 2017

      Description: Case management experience through preparing briefs, preparing and responding to discovery, arguing briefs, client contact, taking and defending depositions, and arbitrations with personal injury, negligence, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and premise liability claims. Conducted legal focus groups to help determine potential issue at trial with narratives, opening statements, client testimony, and mini-trials. Negotiated settlements, settlement release statements, and consulted on any business law related issues clients might have.

      Law Clerk Clark County District Attorneys Office - Civil Division

      Year: 2014 - 2014

      Description: Assisted in settlement negotiations, court hearings, client meetings, contract negotiations and contract drafting related to County contracts. Prepared legal research on a wide variety of legal issues (ranging from bankruptcy, FAA regulations, public works, torts, legislative history, personal injury, general counsel) while managing time restraints and deadlines. The office had three teams (general counsel, growth team, and litigation). I spent time on all three teams learning the manner in which the office evaluated a case or controversy and attended strategy meetings where the attorneys would decide which course to take based on the facts and the relevant

      General Counsel Budget Rent a Car

      Year: 2017 - 2021

      Description: General Counsel: Managing and directing defense of personal injury insurance defense cases. Advising executives, HR, managers, payroll, fleet, claims. Litigation: Involved in insurance defense cases, breach of contract, real estate disputes, accounting disputes, administrative trials, and governmental regulation. Negotiate and draft technology contracts, leasing contracts, construction contracts, commercial property contracts, and employment contracts. Transactions and Business Formation: Purchase of assets, commercial real estate transactions, landlord/tenant issues, formation of LLCs and Corporations, novel contracts and trade agreements.

      Associate Attorney Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC

      Year: 2021 - Current

      Description: Dane Watson is an associate attorney at Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC, a full service personal injury and accident law firm with four offices in Nevada that solely practices injury law and workers' compensation. Dane was raised in Las Vegas and has dedicated his life to helping victims of personal injury and accidents in the State of Nevada.

      Professional Associations

      Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Society - Thomas Jefferson School of Law Member (2014 - Current)

      Awards

      • Cum Laude

        Thomas Jefferson School of Law 2015.0

        Note: Dane Watson graduated Cum Laude in 2015 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

      Education

      • Thomas Jefferson School of Law J.D. (2015)

        Year: 2013 - 2015

        Honors: Cum Laude Activities: California Bar Environmental Negotiation Competition 2014, Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition Team Executive Board Member, 2014-2015

      Websites

      https://www.bensonbingham.com/

      Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers Website

      Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC

      Address:

      Las Vegas

      626 S 10th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

      schedule

      Monday: Open 24 hours

      Tuesday: Open 24 hours

      Wednesday: Open 24 hours

      Thursday: Open 24 hours

      Friday: Open 24 hours

      Saturday: Open 24 hours

      Sunday: Open 24 hours

      Fax:

      (702) 382-9798

      Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC

      Address:

      Las Vegas

      11441 Allerton Park Dr #100, Las Vegas, NV 89135

      schedule

      Monday: Open 24 hours

      Tuesday: Open 24 hours

      Wednesday: Open 24 hours

      Thursday: Open 24 hours

      Friday: Open 24 hours

      Saturday: Open 24 hours

      Sunday: Open 24 hours

      Fax:

      (702) 382-9798

      Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC

      Address:

      Reno

      1320 E Plumb Lane Ste A, Reno, NV 89502

      schedule

      Monday: Open 24 hours

      Tuesday: Open 24 hours

      Wednesday: Open 24 hours

      Thursday: Open 24 hours

      Friday: Open 24 hours

      Saturday: Open 24 hours

      Sunday: Open 24 hours

      Fax:

      (702) 382-9798

      Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC

      Address:

      9230 S Eastern Ave #155, Las Vegas, NV 89123

      schedule

      Monday: Open 24 hours

      Tuesday: Open 24 hours

      Wednesday: Open 24 hours

      Thursday: Open 24 hours

      Friday: Open 24 hours

      Saturday: Open 24 hours

      Sunday: Open 24 hours

      Fax:

      (702) 382-9798

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