Elijah Watkins
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Litigation: General Commercial
Band 3
About
Provided by Elijah Watkins
Practice Areas
Elijah Watkins is a trial attorney who handles complex business litigation in both state and federal courts. Elijah regularly represents companies in consumer and unlawful trade practices actions, intellectual property disputes, products liability matters (with an emphasis on drug and medical device litigation), commercial contract disputes, and real property issues. He routinely defends loan servicers in mortgage-related litigation. Elijah has appeared in state and federal courts across the country, including Idaho, Illinois, California, Utah, Texas, Florida, Kentucky and Wyoming. He works with public and privately held businesses in several industries, including insurance, technology, healthcare, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, consumer products and financial services.
In addition to his extensive commercial client work, Elijah regularly provides pro bono counseling to domestic violence victims, political asylees, endangered children and incarcerated persons.
Career
Prior to moving back home to his native Idaho, Elijah practiced at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago.
Professional Memberships
- J. Reuben Clark Law Society
- Idaho State Bar, Litigation Section
Chambers Review
USA
Elijah Watkins of Dorsey & Whitney LLP focuses on complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims. He is also noted for his significant product liability experience and handling of mortgage-related disputes.