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The Never-Ending Battle for Justice in America
The never-ending legal battles for justice in America continue, with no end in sight. These battles are just as cruel, ugly, and vicious as they were in the 1970s. This time, there are very few lawyers who are qualified, capable, and committed to fighting and winning them.

Donald V. Watkins
6 days ago4 min read


The Journey From Industrial Arts Student to Human Rights Advocate
In high school, I wanted to become a residential architect. A book I read in college inspired me to become a lawyer, instead. I have experienced a rewarding legal career and an inspirational and energizing career in international business. My career journey has been amazing, and the opportunity zones afforded to me have been fascinating.

Donald V. Watkins
May 142 min read


She Was My First Marital Rape Client
She was my first divorce client who was a marital rape victim. Her husband was a high-ranking state trooper. This is her incredible story.

Donald V. Watkins
Apr 54 min read


Robert Archer Martin: One of the Great Ones
No single person did more to minimize the adverse effects of generational white racism in Alabama's judicial system than Robert A. Martin.

Donald V. Watkins
Mar 272 min read


How Advancements in Medicine at Johns Hopkins University Leveled the Playing Field for Black Lawyers in Alabama Courtrooms
Advancements in medicine at Johns Hopkins University helped to level the judicial playing field for black lawyers in Alabama in the 1980s.

Donald V. Watkins
Mar 263 min read


Benjamin Bryan Starr: One of the Great Ones
Benjamin Bryan Starr was the father of legendary NFL quarterback Bart Starr. He was also my ally in the Montgomery County courthouse.

Donald V. Watkins
Mar 242 min read


Mary Griffin Auburtin: One of the Great Ones
From 1963 to 1989, Mary G. Auburtin was a court clerk in a rural Alabama county. During an era of open racism, she was a beacon of light.

Donald V. Watkins
Mar 234 min read


As We Near the End of 2024, How Far Have Blacks in Alabama Advanced in the Last 37 Years?
This interview discussed the status of Alabama's Black citizens in 1987. How far have Blacks advanced since this 1987 interview? You decide.

Donald V. Watkins
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Mr. Ramus Rhodes: A Bigger Man Than I Ever Realized
Ramus Rhodes was the janitor at the University of Alabama's law school. He was my friend, mentor, and real law school professor.

Donald V. Watkins
Sep 21, 20246 min read


My First Legal Case was My Own and It was Fought Inside the Halls of UA's Law School
My first legal case was my own. It occurred while I was a second-year student at the University of Alabama’s School of Law.

Donald V. Watkins
May 30, 20247 min read


Judge Matthis W. Piel: In the End, Justice Prevailed
Mathis W. Piel, chief judge of the Montgomery City Court in the 1970s and 80s, was a flaming white racist. God ended his reign of terror.

Donald V. Watkins
May 7, 20248 min read


A Father's Pride: Watching His Son Secure Justice for the Last Surviving "Scottsboro Boy" 45 Years After He was Falsely Accused of Raping Two White Women in Alabama
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published (via Facebook) on November 9, 2014; Republished on March 12, 2024 Scottsboro Boy Clarence...

Donald V. Watkins
Mar 12, 20246 min read


Alabama Supreme Court Has the Power to Immediately Correct Its Erroneous Frozen Embryo Ruling
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on February 24, 2024 An Editorial Opinion On February 16, 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court...

Donald V. Watkins
Feb 24, 20242 min read


Sentenced to 218 Years in an Alabama Prison: The Incredible Story of Elizabeth “Lizzy” Williams
By: Donald V. Watkins ©Copyrighted and Originally Published (via Facebook) on April 26, 2014; Updated and Republished on February 19,...

Donald V. Watkins
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Stanley Gamble v. U-Haul: The Start of $4 Million Personal Injury Verdicts in Alabama
By: Donald V. Watkins February 21, 2024 Thirty-nine years ago, three Black lawyers achieved something in Montgomery, Alabama that had...

Donald V. Watkins
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Hunter Biden’s Choice of Lawyers Guarantees His Conviction in Federal Criminal Cases
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 9, 2023 An Editorial Opinion Hunter Biden is represented in his federal...

Donald V. Watkins
Dec 9, 20233 min read


State of Alabama v. Jimmy Ray Hurst
By Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on April 6, 2018; Republished on October 19, 2023 A FLASHBACK THURSDAY STORY -- My First...

Donald V. Watkins
Oct 19, 20235 min read


Our Justice Systems Have Always Been Weaponized Against Agents of Change
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on September 4, 2023 An Editorial Opinion On March 18, 2023, The Tuscaloosa News...

Donald V. Watkins
Sep 4, 20236 min read


David S. Shankman is the Best Trial Lawyer in America
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on June 10, 2023 An Editorial Opinion The man who taught me exceptional trial skills as a...

Donald V. Watkins
Jun 10, 20231 min read


“Don’t Let Anybody Take Your Manhood”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said, "Don't let anybody take your manhood." Watkins men live by that creed.

Donald V. Watkins
Jun 9, 20197 min read
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