Brian Watkins earned his reputation as a fighter for justice successfully defending clients accused of serious crimes in courtrooms and universities across Michigan. He is admitted to practice in all Michigan state and federal courts and the United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Brian is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). He serves on the Board of Directors for the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) and worked on the State Bar of Michigan's criminal law executive committee. Brian is a graduate of the CDAM Trial College, the federal Hillman Advocacy Program, and Gerry Spence's famed Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming.