Luning Divorce Lawyers

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...

Gloria Petroni is a family law attorney and founder of the Petroni Law Group. She handles cases including divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support, as well as estate planning cases. Ms. Petroni is a State Bar of Nevada Certified Family Law Specialist which means she has met the requirements for experience, and legal knowledge and is in the top eschelon of family law attorneys in Nevada.

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...

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...

THE LAW OFFICE OF KEVIN J SZOTKOWSKI, strives to be a preeminent law firm, by consistently delivering highly skilled, ethical and aggressive legal representation to our clients, for a reasonable fee. Our entire organization endeavors to exceed the expectations of our clients in all aspects of service, by: always responding promptly to our clients' needs; always managing our clients' matters in an efficient, caring and proactive manner; always communicating regularly and clearly with our clients; and always looking to achieve the end result desired by our clients.

Mr. Bowen has over thirty (30) years experience in the legal community. Primary practice areas: complex insurance litigation including but not limited bad faith, auto, pedestrian and truck accidents, wrongful death, premises and property claims, slip-and-fall, products liability, probate, family law, divorce and custody, and estate planning (wills and trusts) Mr. Bowen is currently a member of the State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. He is currently admitted to practice before all Nevada state and U.S. District courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals...

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...

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...

Jennifer is a first generation Mexican-American and a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She first relocated to Las Vegas in 1997 and enrolled & graduated from Rancho High School. Quickly after, Jennifer enrolled and graduated from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. In 2010, she enrolled at the Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jennifer demonstrated an innate passion for helping others protect their legal rights. In 2011, she was recognized as Student of the Year for Boyd’s Community Service Program where she taught divorce and custody classes to underprivileged...

Amanda was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. After attending the University of Nevada, Reno, she moved to Las Vegas to attend the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Amanda received her law degree in 2020, and passed the Nevada Bar in 2020. After graduation, she began as an associate attorney at Goldsmith & Guymon.

Neil is a Nevada Board Certified Family Law Specialist that has practiced in Las Vegas since 1988. He is AV rated ( Pre-eminent) with Martindale Hubbell and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Neil handles simple and complex family law matters including custody, high end asset division, alimony and business division issues. Neil has handled domestic and international custody and relocation cases and has argued before the Nevada Supreme Court. In 2016 he was successful in trying a relocation case where his joint physical custodian client was allowed to relocate to Australia against...

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...

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Law Office of Cliff Young, 1987 to present
650 S. Rock Blvd., Ste. 21A
Reno, NV 89502

I have run a private practice that focused on providing affordable help, mostly regarding Family Law and Criminal Defense. I have handled cases all around Northern Nevada, U.S. District Court, the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit. I have taught C.L.E. seminars in the areas of foreclosure defense, defending DUIs and criminal law. My career has involved investigating many complex questions, often fighting to protect the Constitutional rights of citizens. I draft pleadings and correspondence and uses e-filing in Washoe...

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.

Mr. Shapiro attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1984 and his master’s degree in 1986. He graduated from Whittier College School of Law in 1990, Magna Cum Laude. He has practiced in family law since 1990 and has served as a Domestic Violence Commissioner, pro tempore, URESA/Paternity Hearing Master, Alternate, Municipal Court Judge, Alternate, Judicial Referee, Las Vegas Justice Court, Small Claims. Mr. Shapiro has written several articles in the area of family law and has served on the Nevada Children’s Justice Task Force, Clark County Family Court Bench-Bar Committee, State Bar of...

At the Law Office of Roger R. Harada, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of legal services to its clients through a commitment to the following three principles: honest and candid communications; a constant and never-ending pursuit of increased professional knowledge and skill; and, hard work and determination. My goal in every matter for which I am retained is to help my clients resolve their legal problems in the most efficient and expedient manner possible while diligently protecting my client's best interests at all times.

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.