Fernley Divorce Lawyers

David entered law school with the goal of opening his own law firm in Las Vegas, focusing in family law, criminal law, and personal injury law. As such, while in school, David focused his studies in those areas to help accomplish that goal. Immediately after passing the Bar Exam in 2011, David opened his law firm. Since then, David has represented hundreds of clients and has gained hundreds of hours of experience in all the different courtrooms in Clark County. Moreover, David has additional training through continued legal education classes by attending the family law conferences in 2006, 2012,...

Concerned first and foremost with the welfare of our clients, we take care to afford them the respect and attention they deserve. We offer responsive, cost-effective services, along with aggressive, professional representation. Our office staff speaks Spanish.

Attorney Dennis Myron Leavitt is the son of the late Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron E. Leavitt. Dennis was raised in Las Vegas, and attended Las Vegas High School. Prior to attending law school, Dennis worked as a valet parking attendant on the Las Vegas strip for over a decade. Dennis completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, majoring in Business and Accounting. After graduation, Mr. Leavitt accepted an offer to attend the University of Idaho School of Law. While at the University of Idaho, Mr. Leavitt was recognized for his achievements in the studies...

Karen A. Connolly, J.D. obtained a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Arizona in 1988 and her juris doctorate in law in 1991. Ms Connolly’s primary areas of practice are family law and criminal defense. She has proven her exceptional trial skills by winning felony jury trials in both federal and state court. Her acquittals have included Murder, Kidnaping, Sexual Assault and Drug cases. She recently obtained the reversal of an improper murder conviction and secured the freedom of a man wrongly convicted of murder. Through her perseverance and legal skills, Ms. Connolly saved a man’s life...

Mrs. Salvatore-Perkins brings a personal touch to her divorce cases by always making her clients feel comfortable even during very stressful and emotional times. She enjoys using her skills and knowledge to help those that are in tough situations. Ms. Salvatore is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California.

Mrs. Salvatore-Perkins attended Santa Clara University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. She continued on to earn her J.D. from Santa Clara University’s School of Law in 2011. While in law school, she was awarded the Leon Panetta research fellowship, served as...

I practice law in Las Vegas in the following areas: personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, immigration law, DUI/tickets. You are guaranteed the lowest prices in town and will receive an honest free evaluation of your case.

Prior to entering into private practice, Kerry Doyle defended large corporations and insurance companies in motor vehicle negligence, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, product defects, and other areas of personal injury. His intimate knowledge of the internal structures of these corporations and how they assess and defend cases gives him the competitive edge to help you win your case. Kerry was raised in Las Vegas where he attended Chaparral High School and later obtained his law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. As a result of his many wonderful experiences and...

I am a third generation lawyer who graduated CUM LAUDE from California Western School of Law. After passing the Bar in 1982 I worked with my father litigating criminal and family law cases until I was accepted into the US Navy as a Judge Advocate Geneal (i.e., lawyer in the Navy), and I tried many felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. I was in charge of the Navy's equivalent to the Personal Injury Section for a year, and I gained much criminal and civil experience. In 1986, I was honorably discharged from the Navy and I entered private practice with my...

It was during her employment as a social worker in Kansas City, Missouri that Carlia found herself frustrated. She was not able to help solve her client’s issues. Specifically, she was unable to assist a particular client having legal issues with his landlord. This frustration motivated Carlia to attend law school. After law school, her desire to help others led Carlia to divorce law. No other area of law requires a legal mind and a helpful heart. Some say divorce brings in the best people at their worst time. They need assertive...

Becky A. Pintar has extensive legal experience in representing business clients from the inception of the business, resolution of business issues, drafting contracts and agreements, and collection of debts, to help your business to achieve and maintain success. Her practice areas are comprised of general business, real estate transactions, contract claims, creditor bankruptcy claims and adversarial complaints, construction law, employment law, administrative law including planning and zoning, and homeowners associations. Ms. Pintar's transactional work includes drafting and review of contracts, commercial leases, and employment, indemnity, partnership, operating and land sales agreements. She has extensive trial experience including all phases of...

What does someone with a master’s degree in philosophy and degree in physics do when searching for a new career? They enter law school of course. Having completed both degrees and dirtying his hands with a half dozen careers (philosophy teacher, condensed matter researcher, and restaurant manager) Philip decided law school was the answer. Attending UNLV Boyd School of Law, Philip was sure to participate in as many areas of law as possible. This exposure led him to family law. It was an exciting area because regular people need personal assistance. Philip wasn’t...

Ed Kainen is the senior and managing partner of the Las Vegas law firm Kainen Law Group, PLLC, which is an 'AV' rated firm and featured in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. He leads of team of five dedicated and talented family lawyers including other Board Certified Specialists and AAML Fellows. Mr. Kainen, himself, is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is a Nevada Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and is also Board Certified in Family Trial Law by the National Board of...

Laura is a second-generation native Las Vegan who grew up playing in the desert and spending time at her Dad’s law office in the summers. She was a child of the 80’s, so she could be seen in her dad’s law firm with “big hair”, and a Rubik’s Cube. After graduating from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, Laura returned to Las Vegas to attended UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law. After graduation, she law clerked and eventually went into practice with her dad. Laura has had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of legal matters...

Relief Lawyers LLC is managed by attorney Dale K. Kleven, Esq.:

EDUCATION

Washburn University, J.D. (2000)
Washburn University, Coursework for M.S. in Criminal Justice (2000)
Brigham Young University, B.A. (Philosophy, 1996)


BAR ADMISSIONS
NV, AZ, UT


PAST PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Former Arbitrator for Clark County District Court
Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies at College of Southern Nevada
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at College of Southern Nevada
Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Communications Officer
Office of the Kansas Attorney General, Prisoner Litigation Division


LAW FIRM

Relief Lawyers LLC is made up of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants who have been successfully working with clients and their families for decades to provide relief to clients...

Law Office of Steven M. Altig, ESQ. provides high quality legal services at affordable flat rates. The owner Steven M. Altig has over 14 years experience as a licensed attorney in private practice. Law Office of Steven M. Altig, ESQ. is located within walking distance of the courthouse, which is convenient for its clients. The Company is a Criminal Defense firm and is compassionate for servicing those in need. With 14 years of experience and well-honed expertise in all those fields of the law most pertinent to you, Law Office of Steven M. Altig, ESQ. stands ready to protect your rights...

What does a divorce attorney do for fun? They go to criminal court to work on misdemeanors and felonies. At least that is what Meredith used to do. Meredith started out practicing primarily in criminal defense, although her practice areas expanded to include personal injury, and business law. Eventually Meredith’s exclusive focus was divorce and custody.

Meredith was born and raised in Las Vegas. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Biology at American University in Washington, D.C., Meredith switched gears. She moved to San Diego to complete her law degree at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2009. Meredith...

Donn was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1971. He attended undergraduate school at Bowling Green State University and received on undergraduate degree in business in 1993 and went on to receive a Masters in Business Administration in 1994. From there he when straight to law school at Case Western Reserve University and graduated in 1997 with a Juris Doctorate degree. Donn W. Prokopius was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in October of 1997 and has been practicing in the area family law, criminal defense, and personal injury since that time. He opened his own...

Attorney Christopher R. Harrison is a U.S. Army combat veteran who now devotes himself to helping individuals and families protect their legacies. At Battlefront Legal, we can help you create and regularly update a customized estate plan tailored to your unique goals. Our team is familiar with a wide variety of estate planning instruments and can provide knowledgeable guidance in numerous areas. We are committed to putting in the work your plan needs and will not rest until you are satisfied with the results.

Born in California, I have moved around a bit before settling in Nevada. In 1994, I graduated college in Missouri and soon after became a Probation and Parole Officer. While in this role, I would often need to attend court. I enjoyed watching the lawyers in the courtroom and admired them greatly. After a few years, I applied to law school and was admitted at the University of North Dakota. In 2003, I served a two year clerkship with the Hon. Michael Kraker in Minnesota. Soon after, I started my own family...

Nedda is a Nevada native. She attended the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Las Vegas. Her determination to get her client’s the results they seek has turned many client relationships into friendships and a significant referral network.

Nedda’s primary practice area is on the debtor bankruptcy, both individual and business. She also litigates complex family law cases that often involve family owned businesses or difficult custody battles.

In 2004 argued the Hiibel case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Said case involved both the Fourth and Fifth Amendment. Also, qualified under Nevada Supreme Court Rule 250 to be lead counsel in death penalty cases. Experience in just about all phases of civil and criminal litigation, including fiduciary and bad faith litigation.

Christopher is a founding Partner of the law firm of Ford & Friedman where his practice is primarily devoted to family law litigation, encompassing complex divorce, child custody, and post-decree enforcement/modification matters.

Born in South Dakota, but raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Christopher is proud to have obtained both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Juris Doctorate from UNLV.

Christopher is a member of the Family Law Bar in Nevada and he is licensed to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.