As a native of Hartford, Connecticut, Lucas M. Watson, Esq. has dedicated his practice to providing client-focused representation to those in need of legal services throughout the State of Connecticut. Attorney Watson provides invaluable knowledge and expertise in personal injury, criminal workers' compensation, and family matters.
In personal injury and worker's compensation, Attorney Watson has tackled cases ranging from simple to complex in motor vehicle collisions, wrongful death, medical malpractice, defective product matters, and work place injuries. He has tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict and, during his career, he has achieved six figure results on behalf of his clients.
Prior to founding the Law Office of Lucas M. Watson, Attorney Watson began his legal career with an accomplished practitioner. During this time, Attorney Watson honed his skills by working on several large and complex cases. In addition, he attended national and state-based lawyer seminars and legal education courses to increase his legal knowledge. While working with the accomplished practitioner, Attorney Watson learned that cases are won through persistence, dedication, and hard work. One must always stay in tune with the ever-changing landscape of the law and never be afraid to take a case to trial.
Aside from his determination to provide the best for his clients, Attorney Watson is dedicated to improving the Greater Hartford community as well. He currently dedicates his time developing the professional skills of youth and adults in the community. Thus far, he has been involved in various community services projects for the Greater Hartford Black Male Youth Initiative, Urban League of Greater Hartford - Young Professionals, George C. Crawford Bar Association, Statewide Legal Services, and has served as a mock trial judge for the Civics First Mock Trial Competition. Attorney Watson proudly serves on the First Choice Health Services.
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Workers' Compensation
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Connecticut, 2006
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 2008
Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, Massachusetts
J.D.
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, Connecticut
B.A.
Major: Business Economics
Death of Workers' Compensation, Connecticut Trial Lawyer
The Corporate Attack, Workers' Compensation Section
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2014 - Present
Pound Civil Justice Institute, Fellow, 2013 - 2016
Hartford County Bar Association, Member, 2010 - Present
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Member, 2008 - Present
American Association for Justice, Member, 2008 - Present
American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability, Member, 2008 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Member, 2007 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2007 - Present
American Bar Association, Member, 2007 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Workers' Compensation Section, Vice President, 2015 - 2016
McCoy Law Firm, Associate, January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2010
Board Member; First Choice Health Centers, July 1, 2014 - Present
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