William W. Watkinson Sr.

William W. Watkinson Sr. is a Michigan attorney serving as Of Counsel at Bernstein & Bernstein, with a practice focused on workers’ compensation and Social Security matters. He has remained associated with the same legal practice since 1963 and became Of Counsel in 2005. His career reflects decades of work involving injured workers and people seeking disability-related financial support. By concentrating on these areas, he brings long-standing knowledge of benefit systems, legal procedures, and the challenges claimants may face when work or health problems affect their income.

William earned an LL.B. from George Washington University and a B.A. from Western Michigan University. He was admitted to practice in Virginia in 1962 and Michigan in 1963. These admissions established the foundation for a career centered on claims affecting employment, disability, and financial stability. His academic preparation and multi-state licensing supported his early professional development before he began his lengthy association with a Michigan legal practice.

William focuses on claims arising when employees suffer job-related injuries or illnesses in his workers’ compensation practice. Such matters may involve medical benefits, wage replacement, disputed claims, filing requirements, hearings, and questions about whether an injury is connected to employment. His Social Security practice relates to programs designed to assist people whose disabilities prevent them from maintaining employment. These claims can require detailed medical, work, and financial records, particularly when an application is denied, and further review becomes necessary.

William W. Watkinson Sr. served as an attorney and senior partner for more than 50 years and continues his professional role as Of Counsel. His extensive tenure provides historical perspective on changes affecting workers’ compensation and Social Security claims. Through a career devoted to these focused practice areas, he has contributed experience involving disability benefits, workplace injuries, administrative procedures, and the legal needs of individuals facing reduced earning capacity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Bernstein & Bernstein
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, The Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan
• Virginia

Education

• George Washington University
  Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Western Michigan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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