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Las Vegas Defense Group’s newest recruit, Nevada criminal defense attorney Evan Wozniak graduated magna cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He then earned his J.D. from UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, where he served as a student attorney in the Thomas and Mack Mediation Clinic and received the CALI Award in Products Liability.

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...

Mr. Richards’s practice concentrates on business and contract litigation, construction defect, employment law and consumer law.

Mr. Richards relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada from Salt Lake City, Utah in 2003. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Richards served in the United States Marine Corps from 1997 until 2003. He participated in Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom as a non-commissioned officer with Fox Co. 2nd Bn, 23rd Marines. Mr. Richards also worked in the construction industry for several years, both before and after his service in the United States Marine Corps, building single family residential production homes in...

Jamie, a graduate of the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law in 2021, was admitted to the Nevada Bar the same year. Since joining forces with Christian Morris as a law clerk in 2019, Jamie has gained invaluable experience in personal injury and litigation from one of the most respected personal injury attorneys in the state. Witnessing the transformative power of helping those who've suffered, Jamie was inspired to dedicate her career to the people in need. As a trial attorney working alongside Christian, Jamie has played a pivotal role in securing successful verdicts for clients. Her unwavering commitment ensures...

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...

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Kevin Coburn has an excellent record of getting our clients’ charges reduce or dismissed. He earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton.

R. Duane Frizell was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in west Texas and southern New Mexico. Mr. Frizell practices in the areas of real estate, business, and commercial litigation, trials, and appeals. He has practiced in trial and appellate courts in Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas, and has been involved in cases with parties from around the globe.

David Liebrader is an experienced Nevada investment loss recovery attorney with offices in Las Vegas. For over 30 years he has been representing victims of investment fraud throughout the country. He is a FINRA arbitrator, a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, and serves as a Nevada District Court Judge Pro Temp. Trust only an experienced Nevada attorney on your Nevada case.

For over 21 years Richard Cunningham has provided sound and trustworthy legal advice to his clients in Nevada and Washington. His extensive background in asset protection, business entity formation, corporate transactions, and estate and trust preservation makes him the ideal attorney to make sure what you have worked so hard for is protected. Focusing on your needs, long term goals, and specific wishes, Richard is sure to help ease even the most complex situations.

Carrie Hurtik founded Hurtik Law & Associates in 2010 after spending more than 10 years assisting people with civil litigation matters as an attorney. A Michigan native, Ms. Hurtik obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. She would then go on to obtain a master's degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University, and her JD from Gonzaga University School of Law.

Before obtaining her law degree, Ms. Hurtik spent several years working as a realtor and appraiser in Illinois. She frequently saw the legal complexities people face when making these transactions during...

Joe Wirth, founding partner, has extensive trial experience, including trying to verdict in excess of a million dollars. In 2010, Joe was named one of the Mountain States Rising Stars, by Mountain States Super Lawyers. After graduating from Brigham Young University in 2002, Joe went on to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Best Petitioner’s Brief and Oral Argument Award, Intra-School Moot Court Competition. Joe has spent considerable time working as a Pro Bono Attorney with both the Legal Aid Center of Southern...

You may have heard ""What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."" For criminal charges, though, there is nothing more false. If you are one of Clark County's 2 million residents, this is where you live and work. If you are one of the 40 million people who pass through Las Vegas every year, even a minor criminal charge can follow you home through background checks, driver's license suspension, extradition and more. If you are charged with a crime in Las Vegas, it's important that you exercise your right to an attorney of your choice. Your lawyer can fight for...

Sam graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from UNLV in 2011. He went on to receive a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University in 2012. Sam’s practice includes estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, probate, guardianship, and business organization. Sam has established a strong reputation within the Las Vegas legal community for his expertise and provides continuing legal education courses in his areas of practice. Sam is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in both Nevada and Utah and is a member of the Southern...

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...

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...

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,...

Intellectual Property specialist with computer hardware and software development background. Specialties: Patent law, IP Portfolio development, management, and commercialization, technology transfer and licensing, protection of software and business methods, start-up management, litigation support

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Brett Carter is a partner at Benson, Bertoldo, Baker & Carter, having joined the firm in 1996. Brett has chosen to devote himself solely to the practice of personal injury law, particularly vehicular negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, products liability and negligent security. His practice ranges from those individuals who have suffered relatively minor injuries to those who have had their lives permanently and catastrophically altered as a result of another’s negligence. Typical cases consist of one or more of the following: traumatic spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, fractures, traumatic amputation, wrongful death, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy,...

Amber Fuhriman, Esq., belongs to a rare class of Nevada attorneys who is equally competent in both criminal defense and immigration law. She has helped numerous foreigners gain permanent residency and citizenship. And when her immigrant clients face criminal charges, she knows how to defend them so as to minimize the chances of them being deported. So far Amber has accrued tremendous experience both in legal research and writing and in the courtroom. She already argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco twice, and she has been victorious on appeal to the...

Mr. Horton was born in Italy and raised in rural Beaumont, Texas. He moved to Nevada and obtained his license in 1996. Mr. Horton’s professional background has been in personal injury law and insurance defense. At the age of only 28 years old, just two years out of law school, Mr. Horton resolved his first seven figure case. He has represented over 5000 people in the State of Nevada. Mr. Horton has successfully participated in matters before the Nevada State Court System, including the District Courts and the Nevada State Supreme Court. He has also successfully participated in...

Zachary Clayton is a standout personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada. A native of the area, he graduated from LVA High School and served in the United States Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Post-service, Zachary completed both his undergraduate and law studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shining particularly in law school. Choosing to specialize in personal injury law, Zachary is driven by a desire to support individuals against large corporations, particularly insurance companies. He has achieved significant success in this field, securing millions in settlements for numerous clients, demonstrating not only his legal prowess but also his...

Kevin graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and attend the University of San Diego School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1995. Kevin is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Nevada and California.

Kevin practices in the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, product liability, social security disability, consumer rights, construction law and commercial landlord/tenant law. Kevin has had numerous jury trials in Nevada and California with excellent results. His jury trials have involved automobile accidents, slip and fall cases,...

Attorney Michael Mee was raised in a small town in New York before attending college in New York City. While obtaining a degree in Political Science, he discovered he had a natural aptitude for studying the law. He later relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he graduated from the highly ranked William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. Michael has been working in the legal field in Las Vegas for a decade. As a Law Clerk, he worked on some of the biggest cases in recent Nevada memory, including the famous Bundy Ranch “standoff” case, where the Government...

Let me help carry your burden. Each client is treated like family, and fought for like family. The client is kept in the loop of their case every step of the way. I work very hard to earn your trust and loyalty. My office has achieved wonderful results on behalf of each of my clients from some of the largest corporations and insurance companies. Cases are worked through with uncompromising diligence and constant communication. We are happy to call any Defendant's bluff with efficient and intelligent law practice and take the case to trial. ...

Craig K. Perry has been an active member of the Nevada State Bar since 1989. He has been involved hundreds of cases, including personal injury, product liability, class action, and consumer protection cases. Defending consumers who are routinely sued by overreaching, law-breaking debt collectors--primarily debt buyers--is a valuable service that he offers to an existing and growing list of new clientele. Craig K. Perry & Associates offers a free initial consultation for potential new clients. If the client and the firm are a good fit, the firm will aggressively represent the interests of each client. Flexible...

Free Consultation & Support Trial attorney Peter Goldstein graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in 1977, and then earned his juris doctor from Whittier School of Law in 1985 with honors. He and his family live in Las Vegas but maintain a residence in Culver City, California. Peter has tried over 80 trials including over 30 jury trials, and is familiar with the judges, mediators and arbitrators in Southern Nevada and Southern California. His practice areas include personal injury, car accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, police misconduct and...

Hi! I'm Kat Arthur, estate + business planning attorney. Thanks for visiting my profile. I practice in the areas of estate planning (Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, etc.), business formation and planning (LLCs, Corporations, etc.) and probate administration. I joined the boutique estate law firm of Phillips Ballenger, PLLC ("PB Law") shortly after graduating law school. I've worked in the areas of estate planning and probate for several years, both prior to and during law school, including a judicial externship with Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamashita in the 8th Judicial District Court, Las Vegas, NV. I was born in...

Shauna Hill was born and raised in Southern California. A true beach lover, Shauna spent most of her life in beautiful San Diego. After attending college in San Diego, Shauna began working in the legal field as a paralegal. During this time, she developed a deep love of the law and decided that she wanted to go to law school, so she attended law school in San Diego. While in law school, Shauna met her husband and current partner, Robert Hill. After law school, Shauna took a job as a prosecutor in Socorro New Mexico. There she handled cases ranging from...

The foundation of Fuller Law Practice is Rebecca Fuller, a civil litigator who prides herself on providing the highest level of service to her clients by being fully transparent with them, educating them through every step of the legal process, and advocating fiercely for them in the courtroom. For over 16 years, Rebecca has dedicated her life to attaining excellence in her field and serving the needs of her clients. When she’s not in the courtroom, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, attending car shows and racing events, reading, and staying apprised of the latest legal news...

Attorney Kennedy “Kenny” Lee focuses his practice on helping transfer assets left behind to the family and friends after a loved one has passed away. Mr. Lee has in-depth knowledge of the substantive law and unique procedures applicable to probate, estate and trust disputes. For this reason, we are often the firm of choice to represent corporate fiduciaries (including large financial institutions), charitable beneficiaries, and individual fiduciaries and beneficiaries in the most significant disputes involving trusts and estates.

For many people, handling a trust or estate after the death of a loved one is a new experience and can be overwhelming...

A Las Vegas native, Alberto earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He continued his education at Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon, where he earned his Juris Doctor. Alberto joined the Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm in July 2017, and he has been practicing since May 2018.

Alberto was inspired to become a lawyer after his 6th grade teacher encouraged him to research the legal profession. He was in awe of how lawyers were able to help people, and he decided to pursue a career in the legal field. Alberto...

James C. Gallo is an experienced criminal defense attorney and founder of Gallo Law Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. He handles a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases in both state and municipal courts throughout Las Vegas and Clark County. Gallo, a Las Vegas native, began his legal career practicing in the areas of insurance defense and civil litigation after he earned his juris doctor from University of San Diego in 1995. This type of law allowed him to learn more about numerous arbitrations, mediations, bench trials and jury trials. Before practicing criminal defense, Gallo focused...

Michael P. Balaban has handled labor and employment cases for mostly employees since 1997. During that time Michael has represented numerous clients in cases involving discrimination or other employment related claims, including cases brought under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, for wrongful termination, for whistle blowing, for wages and hours disputes, for unemployment benefits and for employment benefits. Michael believes his “hands on style” and preparedness is the key to the success he has achieved for his clients over the years. Labor and Employment law is...

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...

Reza Athari & Associates is a law firm specializing in Immigration and Nationality Law in Las Vegas Nevada. We are a multi-jurisdictional law office and our main office is located in Las Vegas. Our immigration lawyers in Las Vegas and Utah can represent individuals or businesses throughout the United States and around the globe. Our immigration attorneys in Las Vegas and Utah have extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law. Our immigration attorneys in Las Vegas and Utah can help with cases such as obtaining green cards, naturalization, asylum, removal/deportation defense, and business or temporary visas. Our firm can...

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” – M. Gandhi

I was 23, uninsured, and injured on my stagehand job. To fight for getting my hospital bills paid, I hired a lawyer. He inspired me, and for the next seven years, I worked and saved for law school.

When I graduated, a big law firm hired me to fight for businesses in court. But I wanted to fight for employees, and eight years later, I opened my own firm and became a small business owner myself. I learned, however, that lawsuits rarely have real “winners.” Real...

After graduating cum laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1992, Laura Payne went to work for one of the leading insurance companies in the nation. By the time she decided to open her own law firm in 2003, she was lead attorney in that office in charge of ten lawyers and thousands of cases in the Las Vegas valley. She decided to open her own firm because she realized that the average person was not receiving adequate representation, and that the insurance companies were using their power and wealth to undervalue the injuries and property damage sustained...

For 30 years, Attorney Harriet H. Roland has been providing Las Vegas residents with accurate and efficient legal counsel they can trust. Attorney Roland founded her firm, Roland Law Firm, in 1997, where she primarily focuses on legal matters concerning estate planning, business law, tax planning, elder law, and real estate. Ms. Roland received her law degree from the University of Denver College of Law. Attorney Roland is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and serves as chair of the Elder Law Section of the Nevada State Bar. In addition, Attorney Roland has obtained memberships...

Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Seth Strickland practices criminal defense in Nevada. He has great success in convincing prosecutors to dismiss or substantially lessen charges without a trial. Seth earned his J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law.