Laughlin Lawyers

Las Vegas Defense Group’s newest recruit, Nevada criminal defense attorney Naomi Muhamed earned her J.D. from UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, where she served in the Kids' Court School program and made the Dean's List. She also excelled as a law clerk at Legal Aid of Southern Nevada.

Todd was born in Petaluma, California on October 31, 1975, and was raised in Sparks, Nevada. He served in the United States Navy from 1995 – 1999, after which he attended the University of Nevada. In 2004, Todd graduated from the University of Nevada with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Todd then attended the University of Oregon School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, Todd served in an externship for the Honorable Robert A. McQuaid of the United States District Court in Reno. He then served as a summer law clerk...

Dara J. Goldsmith was born and raised in Southern California. She enrolled at California State University Northridge at the age of 16, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1987. While at Northridge, Dara was active in a wide range of campus and community activities and was selected the University’s 25th Homecoming Queen.

After graduating from Northridge, Dara attended Pepperdine University School of Law, where she earned a Juris Doctor in 1990, followed by a Masters of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from the University of Miami (1991 curriculum/1994 thesis).

After completing her coursework at the University of Miami, Dara moved...

I am the owner of Piccolo Law Offices, an attorney, and a counselor at law. I serve clients in Nevada and Utah. I have a client-centered practice. I enjoy interacting with my clients directly and working personally to meet their legal needs from beginning to end. I keep my fees affordable by maintaining low overhead costs and by being efficient. I primarily practice employment law representing employees, but I also do civil rights and constitutional law. For civil rights, my focus is public accommodations and other discrimination; I do not handle prisoner or police misconduct cases.

Ms. McKellar graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006. After graduation she was an intern for the Honorable Nancy Oesterle in Las Vegas Justice Court Department 6. Soon after completing her internship for the Judge, Ms. McKellar devoted her entire practice exclusively to the area of Family Law by accepting a position at Willick Law Group, where she remained until 2009. She also practiced in the area of misdemeanor offenses in criminal law. After ending her employ at The Willick Law Group, Ms. McKellar accepted a position at The Dickerson Law Group again practicing in exclusively...

Lewis’ legal career, began in 1991 and focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death. He has extensive experience in both state and federal courts representing the rights of those people who have been injured due to the wrongful acts of other people and corporations. Many of Lewis’ cases require extensive knowledge of the spine and spinal surgeries, brain injuries and orthopedic processes within the human body. Lewis has tried numerous cases and is very successful in the courtroom!

Lewis has achieved the highest possible rating of “AV” from the nation’s leader in attorney ratings: Martindale Hubbell. The “AV” ranking is...

Leonard H. Stone of Shook & Stone is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney who, with his partner John Shook, leads the way in strong representation for injured and victimized clients. He has helped recover millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements throughout his legal career. He attended law school at Loyola Marymount University Law School in Los Angeles. Soon after graduation, he was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 1995. He is also a good-standing and long-time member of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. He is actively involved with the American Association for Justice as well, which...

Sandy Van is the managing partner and founder of Van Law Firm Injury and Accident Attorneys, a personal injury, mass tort, and sex abuse litigation law firm located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lakewood, and Yakima, Washington, and Legal Support Help, a legal staffing company. She is a personal injury attorney licensed to practice law in Nevada state and federal courts and Washington state and federal courts. She also has co-counsel relationships with attorneys nationwide and accepts cases nationwide. The growth and development of both Van Law Firm and Ms.Van’s personal career have not gone unnoticed. Nevada Business Magazine named...

Prior to representing personal injury victims, I worked as an insurance defense attorney, representing insurance companies and some of the largest corporations in America. This provided me with a keen insight into how insurance companies work and their common tactics to reduce and deny a claim. I soon realized that my true passion was representing the actual victims of someone else's carelessness. It was then that I joined Nevada's largest Personal Injury law firm. Between 2004 and 2008, I litigated countless hundreds of cases. My efforts litigating, arbitrating, and mediating cases resulted in compensation to clients totaling in...

Alexander Randolph Vail is the managing partner of the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, L.L.C. Prior to establishing his own practice, Alex served as head of the Immigration Department at the Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C., where he still maintains of-counsel status, consulting with the firm’s criminal defense attorneys on immigration considerations affecting noncitizen defendants facing criminal charges. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Defense Group, Alex served as a law clerk with the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division, Clark County District Attorney’s Office. There he handled criminal appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and a variety of post-conviction motions...

Jared began his career at the Las Vegas branch of one of the western United States' most prestigious law firms, with over 400 attorneys. He has years of experience litigating complex issues in the areas of personal injury, bankruptcy, probate and trust administration.

In all, Jared successfully collected over $20 million dollars through litigation for his clients and protected over $15 million dollars of his clients' money through loan workouts and bankruptcy.

Jared has represented numerous individuals and small businesses, as well as national and international companies such as Wells Fargo, Ford, MERS, and GE on matters ranging from a few thousand...

Charles Goodwin hails from UNLV's Boyd School of Law, where he excelled at moot court and scored the highest grade in three of his law school classes, including Immigration and Statutory Interpretation. Charles also completed highly-coveted externships with the Federal Public Defenders Office and the Clark County Public Defender, where he gained invaluable experience in all types of criminal defense cases. Charles speaks fluent Mandarin.

Mr. Yampolsky is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available to any attorney. This rating is obtained by an independent rating of lawyers and judges who are familiar with his representation of clients. Less than 7% of all law firms in the United States are accorded this honor. Mr. Yampolsky is past President of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Mr. Yampolsky graduated from Boston University in 1976 and the University of San Diego School of Law in 1980. He was admitted to California State Bar in 1981, admitted to Massachusetts State Bar in 1982 (currently inactive), admitted to Nevada...

Attorney Gary Thompson is a lifelong native of Nevada, and is a third generation Nevadan. Gary graduated from the University of Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He then went on to earn his law degree from the University of San Diego. Gary began practicing law in 1995, and is licensed to practice in the State of Nevada. He is admitted to practice law before all District Courts in the State of Nevada, as well as the U.S. Federal District Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Gary is...

Keen Ellsworth, is an AV Preeminent Rated attorney & the founder of several law firms, including Ellsworth & Associates, Ltd. Ellsworth & Associates takes a different approach to the practice of law as it relates to clients & billing. High costs & inflation are affecting everyone. Our clients pay flat fees so they know what they're paying from the start. No surprises. No unexpected costly ills you can't afford to pay. Discounts for First Responders, Military, Veterans & the Elderly. For almost 30 years, Keen has practiced law in BOTH Nevada and Arizona in many fields, including: - Estate Planning and...

Attorney Darren Weiss graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a B.A. in Criminal Justice before attaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in 1998. Darren has been licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, and admitted to practice in the Federal Southern District of Nevada since the year 2000. He is a member of the Nevada Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and other community groups and charitable organizations.

Darren has spent his career developing his legal skills and knowledge of the law and has handled thousands of cases...

Mr. May started out his professional career as a Civil Engineer and after he obtained his professional engineering licenses in the states of California and Nevada, Mr. May put his professional career on hold while he went back to law school. Mr. May is one of only a handful of attorneys in the United States that has achieved the distinction of dual licensure as both a professional engineer (i.e., in the State of California) and as an attorney licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California. Mr. May’s legal practice areas include Administrative Law (i.e., including representing contractors and...

As Managing Attorney for Edward M. Bernstein & Associates in Las Vegas, Patti has been instrumental in assisting thousands of people with their accident and injury claims. For more than 19 years, she has worked primarily in Mass Tort and Personal Injury cases, with an emphasis in brain injuries, seriously injured plaintiffs and pharmaceutical litigation. In addition, Patti was one of the lead attorneys in the litigation against the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. In 2011, Patti was trial co-counsel in Washington v. Teva which resulted in a $104 million verdict ( the 7th largest verdict in the United...

Dresslove Law focuses on Consumer Debtor Protection through Chapters 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Protection, Loan Modification, Foreclosure Defense and Mediation, and Credit Repair. At Dresslove Law I wanted to create an environment centered around the client experience. I realize that when you come in, you're entering into a consultation with an attorney you don't know and a stress level that can be overwhelming. I created this firm with the intent that you are the center of attention, not just when you walk in the door for the first time, but for the duration of your representation. We'll focus on what...

Justin Watkins is a managing partner and founder of Atkinson Watkins & Hoffmann LLP, an AV-rated personal injury law firm in Las Vegas, NV doing business as Battle Born Injury Lawyers. He helps victims throughout Nevada get the compensation they need after devastating accidents. The attorneys at Battle Born Injury Lawyers have over 85 years of combined experience and have won over $100 million on behalf of their clients. They handle cases involving all types of incidents, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, dog bites, medical malpractice, and more. Justin received his...

For any of your estate planning or probate needs, call attorney Delwyn Webber (702) 869 8801

Delwyn Webber has practiced in Nevada since 2008. Prior to that, she practiced law on the Gold Coast, Australia.

The experience Delwyn has gained to date includes a deep appreciation and understanding of the sensitive and emotional needs of her clients.

Stacy Rocheleau graduated from Whittier College with a degree in Business and earned Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego. Stacy is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada and is admitted to practice before all District Courts in the State of Nevada, the U.S. Federal District Court, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Stacy has been practicing divorce and family law for almost 14 years. She has served as a truancy judge and a pro-tem judge for domestic violence and discovery. Stacy is a member of the Family...

Following graduation from the University of Illinois, College of Law, Las Vegas personal injury attorney Paul Padda, began his career in 1994 with the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. litigating complex civil cases in both federal trial and appellate courts. He later was selected to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) where he handled a wide array of civil matters in federal court on behalf of the United States of America. In 2004, Mr. Padda moved to Las Vegas to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney where he...

I am a local resident who was educated in the public school system in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was involved in the boy scouts and rode horses at the old Day Dream ranch at Warm Springs and Eastern. I learned to swim at Sunset Park and climbed many local mountains in our valley with the Boy Scouts. My father was a professor at UNLV and my mother worked as a registered nurse at sunrise for 30 years. Las Vegas has provided a vibrant environment for me to thrive as a child.

During my college years...

Attorney William Devine, II is a strong advocate of consumer rights. William understands that Bankruptcy is not something any individual looks forward to filing, but knows that in many cases it is the path to a fresh start. Every client has specific needs, and William is known for being the attorney that takes the time to understand those needs. William’s clients know that they can depend on his experience, integrity, and compassionate service to guide them through this period of their lives. Born and raised in the small rural town of Hempstead, Texas, William has...

Robert heads the trial team at Eglet Adams and is the lead trial counsel on all major cases. The awards and accomplishments listed below are only a sampling of the reasons why this firm’s Founding Partner, Robert Eglet, is the most respected and sought-after trial lawyer in Nevada. A testament to this is that Robert receives referrals from hundreds of attorneys from around the United States to try their cases for them. Robert is also routinely asked to lecture around the country to various trial attorney organizations and bar associations on trial practices for product defect, large catastrophic injury, and...

Mr. Bernstein opened his own law practice in 1983 and has worked exclusively on personal injury cases. Mr. Bernstein handles a variety of injury cases including but not limited to: auto accidents; medical malpractice; slip and falls; dog bite/injuries; sexual abuse; nursing home negligence; construction accidents; taxi accidents; truck accidents; wrongful death; brain injury; admiralty law; product liability; drowning; watercraft accidents; bicycle accidents; cruise ship accidents; legal malpractice; moped accidents; motorcycle accidents, and all types of injury and catastrophic cases. Above all, Mr. Bernstein believes in handling every case personally and delivering stellar results for his clients.

Shoham Segal founded LVNV Legal – Injury Law Firm, a law firm dedicated to bringing justice (and money) to injury and accident victims. Shoham represents his clients with the zeal and experience of a relentless litigator, finding unique ways to protect and preserve his clients’ interests in their times of need. Shoham graduated law school in the top 1% of his 300+ student class, summa cum laude, earning numerous academic awards, scholarships and honors. After graduation, Shoham honed and sharpened his legal skills at two prestigious boutique law firms in South Florida, where he successfully represented businesses and individuals in a...

Lukas I. Pick graduated from the University of California-Santa Barbara where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He went on to attend law school at the University of San Diego, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. After graduating law school he began working for a law firm which specialized in defending physicians in cases of medical malpractice. He became a partner in only 3 years, and learned how insurance companies value and approach litigation.

In 2010, Lukas I. Pick stopped practicing defense work and began representing victims of personal injury and elder abuse/neglect. Since 2010, 100%...

Mark Coburn serves as the operator and principal attorney at Half Price Lawyers located in Nevada. His legal journey began as a clerk for one of Georgia's leading defense attorneys, culminating in the attainment of his Juris Doctor degree with Honors from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1995. In 1996, Mark was admitted to the bar of the District Court, Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta). Subsequently, in 2002, he gained admission to practice law in Nevada. Over the years, Mark has provided assistance to numerous clients across Southern Nevada, totaling in the thousands.

James Beckstrom represents companies and individuals in litigation matters throughout Nevada and California. His wide-ranging practice includes real estate litigation, title litigation, complex business litigation, trade secret litigation, catastrophic personal injury litigation, and insurance bad faith. He has experience in all aspects of litigation in both state and federal courts from pre-litigation to verdict, as well as securing victories on appeal. Mr. Beckstrom has previously been retained by insurance carriers, publicly traded companies, municipalities, hospitals, and financial institutions for a wide range of litigation matters. Mr. Beckstrom serves as in house counsel and contract counsel to various businesses and law...

Our practice focuses on the areas of personal injury, workers compensation and immigration. Our top rated injury lawyer team is here to provide you with the best possible legal service and experience. My interest in the law developed in a unique manner. My father was a small town medical doctor and my mom was a nurse. From a very young age I knew I wanted to help people. When I decided on law, I was thrilled to learn that I could work alongside medical providers to help a client regain their health, in addition to helping them recover a financial...

Jonathan is a managing partner of Clear Counsel Law Group. Since opening their law firm in 2011, Jonathan Barlow and his partners have developed one of the fastest growing firms in all of the Las Vegas Valley.

Jonathan has focused his entire career on probate and trust administrations and disputes and has represented executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries in estates of all sizes, from multi-million dollar estates to estates of minimal value.

Since founding Clear Counsel Law Group, Jonathan has supervised more than 700 Probate cases with a wide variety of disputed and complex estate issues.

The extensive knowledge and experience gained from...

Eric Roy is the owner and lead attorney of the Eric Roy Law Firm. Eric graduated from the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. During law school, he externed for Roger Hunt, the Chief Federal Judge for the District of Nevada and for United States Senator Harry Reid. Eric has handled hundreds of cases across Clark County. He has gained valuable legal experience working with some of the brightest trial lawyers in the nation. Eric is committed to being an outstanding advocate to his clients and to the community.

James graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School where he served as an articles editor for the BYU Law Review and was honored with a membership in the Order of the Coif for outstanding legal scholarship. James continues to be recognized well past law school for his professional abilities. He is AV Preeminent rated, the highest possible attorney rating in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell, the profession’s oldest publisher of attorney profiles and ratings. He also is also rated the highest possible rating of “Superb” by AVVO.com, an unbiased...

Bonnie Lonardo is the owner and founder of LJ Law, a full-service Divorce and Family Law firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bonnie began her career as an attorney practicing in well-established multi-practice law firms, but saw owning her own firm as an opportunity to connect with her clients on a more personal level; to truly understand the emotion involved in each and every case, and to be able to best represent the core interests of her clients. Since opening LJ Law, Bonnie has been able to do just that for thousands of families throughout the Las Vegas Metro Area....

Dane Watson is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Dane graduated Cum Laude in 2015 and passed the Nevada State Bar in 2015 on his first attempt. Subsequently, Dane also passed the California State Bar in February of 2019 to give himself more flexibility practicing law in the Western States. Dane is also licensed to practice in Nevada Federal District Court and in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. During Law School, Dane was a board member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team and attended and competed in several negotiation competitions across the west coast. Prior...

WILLICK LAW GROUP is a Family Law firm in Las Vegas, NV. Founded in 1985, the firm has dedicated itself exclusively to the field of Family Law for nearly three decades, and is located across the street from the Family Court building, at Pecos and Bonanza. The firm practices at the trial court level in State and Federal Courts, and in appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and the Federal Appellate Courts. The Willick Law Group has well earned a reputation for meticulous and comprehensive legal writing, as well as diligent and zealous advocacy in both trial and appellate courts, and...

Casey Xavier is a Louisiana native, but Las Vegas is his forever home. At age 18, Casey decided to run for the city council of his hometown in Louisiana. He was elected at the age of 20, becoming the youngest elected official in Louisiana history. By unanimous vote of his fellow council members, he was appointed mayor pro-tempore of the city at the same age. And at age 21, his state political party elected him as the party’s vice-chair of elected officials. Casey has lived and worked all over America before making Las Vegas his home. Before law, his experience ranged...

Eric Blank focuses on representing people who have been injured and need help. Before opening his current practice representing plaintiffs, he worked in insurance defense, defending insurance companies against claims asserted by plaintiffs. This experience provides Mr. Blank with unique insight into how insurance companies evaluate various types of claims and the strategies they employ to defend them. He also gained extensive business experience acting as general counsel for local NBC and Fox affiliates.
Mr. Blank decided to pursue a more fulfilling career, and shifted his practice to the exclusive representation of individual plaintiffs against insurance companies and corporations. Since transitioning...