Duckwater Personal Injury Lawyers

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%...

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...

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...

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...

Christian Morris, Esq. is a highly accomplished personal injury trial attorney with an unwavering dedication to her clients. She focuses solely on personal injury cases, striving to secure just verdicts or settlements. One of Christian's notable achievements involved a recent $31 million dollar verdict for a severely brain-damaged woman. This devastating outcome was a direct result of Medic West's negligence. In a cost-cutting move, the ambulance company chose to eliminate a lifesaving medication from their medic's jump bags, prioritizing saving a mere $2.42 per bag. Christian's legal prowess extends across multiple jurisdictions. She is licensed to practice law in the state and...

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...

As early as the first two years of his career, Zach was already experiencing high-dollar success on behalf of his clients, including a $4,188,137.24 judgment in McEwen v. Accelerated Commercial Consultants, a federal RICO case; and a $3,427,692 judgment in In Re the Matter of the Estate of Roslyn Schrager, a probate fraud case. Although Zach was going up against much more experienced attorneys, he refused to be intimidated and did not relent in his pursuit of justice until the case was adjudicated in favor of his clients. Zach’s success is not limited to high-profile cases. In his first...

Matt is the managing partner of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Matt graduated from high school in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. After high school, Matt enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served four years in the Marine Corps infantry and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After his service ended, Matt moved to Las Vegas and completed his undergraduate education at College of Southern Nevada and University of Phoenix, graduating with a degree in Business Marketing. Matt graduated magna cum laude from the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law (2012). While attending Boyd, Matt was a member...

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...

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...

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...

Eric A. Stovall Ltd is a law firm helping clients throughout Nevada. Before entering law in 1987, Eric Stovall was a licensed insurance agent and ran an independent insurance agency in Reno, Nevada. This experience reveals valuable insights and gives Mr. Stovall a special perspective when handling a personal injury case. Mr. Stovall is also a past president of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. Surrogacy and Adoption matters are a large and important part of his practice.

Kari J. Hanratty, Esq. was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 2001 with a zeal and passionate dedication for family law. Kari began her career clerking for the Honorable Family Court Judge Gloria S. O’Malley. Judge O’Malley, now retired, was an intricate part of Kari’s legal career and was instrumental in learning how to navigate the significant issues involved in difficult divorce and custody cases within the Nevada Family Court system. As Judge O’Malley’s law clerk, Kari developed a strong understanding of the inner workings of Nevada’s Family Court system and obtained invaluable insight...

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...

George G. Trachtman has successfully owned and operated his own law office since 1998. Over the course of his career, he has handled thousands of personal injury cases. George wants to make sure his clients receive excellent medical treatment to expedite their recovery. Additionally, George has been making sure that fair and just compensations is attained in every case. His dedication to helping people has been a huge factor in the success of these cases. George goes above and beyond what you’ll find with other attorneys. In addition to his normal practice, he has...

Attorney Josh Tomsheck is a Partner in the Las Vegas Trial Lawyer firm of Hofland & Tomsheck and heads both the Criminal Trial and Personal Injury Practice Groups for the firm. Mr. Tomsheck is a veteran Las Vegas Trial lawyer who has chosen to commit his practice to fighting for the rights of others who have been injured or charged with crimes. Prior to forming Hofland & Tomsheck with long-time Las Vegas Attorney Bradley J. Hofland, who leads the firms Family Law and Civil Litigation practice groups, Attorney Tomsheck worked for many years as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the...

Based in Las Vegas, Attorney Thomas Ericsson has been widely regarded as one of the most skilled and talented trial lawyers in the area. In practicing personal injury, Attorney Ericsson is passionate about bringing justice to his clients. His firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims. Attorney Ericsson has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized time and time again for his exceptional legal services. Whether advocating for clients in the courtroom or negotiating with insurance companies, he is always prepared to fight for a favorable outcome. Learn more about his...

Attorney Matthew W. Hoffmann is an experienced personal injury attorney who is currently employed by Battle Born Injury Lawyers, a distinguished law firm helping personal injury victims throughout Nevada, including Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and the vicinity. Born and raised in rural North Dakota, Matthew went on to attend the University of North Dakota School of Law. A scholarship student, as well as the President of the Moot Court Board, Attorney Hoffmann, earned his Juris Doctorate With Distinction. After graduation, Matthew moved to Las Vegas to begin his legal career. His first position was with an insurance defense firm, one of the...

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...

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...

Attorney Benjamin C. Durham received his law degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and has traveled extensively in South America. In the course of his career, he has defended several high-profile prosecutions in Las Vegas, including such defendants as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Aryan Warriors, and Rolling 60s Crips.

Adam S. Kutner, Accident &Injury Attorneys, has been serving Nevada residents for 32 years with their personal injury cases. Our injury lawyers handle all types of claims including: car accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, and bad faith insurance claims. Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney Mr. Kutner and his team will ensure that you get the maximum settlement for your injury as quickly as possible. The law firm is made up of a team of expert lawyers who have recovered millions of dollars for our clients for nearly three decades.

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...

Attorney Afshin Tadayon is considered one of the most proficient negotiators in southern Nevada. In addition to time spent in real estate law, settlements, and contract negotiation, Afshin’s practice includes both civil and criminal defense, specializing in personal injury, premises liability, and mass tort litigation.

Born in Iran in 1967, Afshin was educated in Iran, Greece and the United States. He is also fluent in Greek and Farsi and maintains a diverse clientele.

Before practicing personal injury law, Afshin served as a defense lawyer for insurance companies in California and Nevada. His insider knowledge of insurance processes and legal tactics allows him...

Andre Lagomarsino is the founder of Lagomarsino Law, a private legal firm based in Las Vegas. Lagomarsino Law focuses on key practice areas including commercial and personal litigation, civil rights, personal injury, family law, and estate planning, among others.

A veteran attorney with experience in high profile litigation, Andre has extensive knowledge and experience in both commercial and personal legal matters. He has represented businesses and individuals in litigation concerning contractual matters, employment issues, wrongful death cases involving egregious violations of civil rights by law enforcement, and serious personal injury. He leads a team of talented, dedicated attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants and investigators, who...

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...

Law Offices of J. Craig Demetras is located in Reno, Nevada, and provides a variety of legal services to individual and business clients. J. Craig Demetras has many years of legal experience. We handle cases at every level of Nevada’s federal and state court system and also practices in Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

As a local law firm in Reno, NV, we are able to provide our clients with personal attention and representation that is aggressive, efficient, and effective. Let us put our dedication, hard work, and history of success to work for you.

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When attorney Thomas Friedman and the team at Precision Injury Law handle your case, we ensure that you completely understand the legal process, and we aggressively protect your rights. If an acceptable settlement is not offered out-of-court, we will take your claim to trial, fight effectively for the full compensation you are entitled to by law, and bring the entire matter to its best possible conclusion on your behalf. To get started or to learn more, call Precision Injury Law at 702-425-8880. Our offices are conveniently located in Las Vegas at 5528 South Fort Apache Road in the Fort Apache...

Amanda has spent her career fighting for plaintiffs in personal injury cases since she first arrived in Las Vegas in 2014. With a background in psychology, Amanda realized early on that her compassion for clients and her ability to empathize gave her an edge—making her an outstanding advocate. Throughout her legal career she has prided herself on her ability to truly listen to her clients, coming up with solutions that are legally savvy and personally tailored. Further, Amanda's trial experience allows her to fully analyze each case with a deep understanding of the process....

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...

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...

William Brim is a hard working and dedicated personal injury attorney in Las Vegas. Brim does not settle a case until he feels his clients are getting the best resolution possible that helps them continue on with their life after an accident.

Since Mr. Hanratty’s admission to the State Bar of Nevada in 2001, Kevin has focused on individuals who have sustained serious injuries related to accidents as a result of another party’s negligence. Kevin only represents a select and limited number of clients at any given time in a diligent effort to provide each and every client the strongest, most aggressive, and best representation available. Unlike other attorneys, Kevin does not limit your recovery to the insurance companies’ first offer. Kevin spends significant amounts of time on every case treating each client like they are family. Even after your case...

Adrian was born in Texas but spent much of her childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada. She considers herself a “local,” and has great pride in calling Las Vegas, “home.” Adrian has dedicated her career to the practice of criminal defense for those that are accused of a crime or for those who are facing a criminal investigation. She has extensive trial experience ranging from misdemeanors to sexual assault to medically complex murder charges involving shaken baby syndrome. Adrian’s reputation in the legal community is one of tenacity and compassion. Among her peers, she is nicknamed “The Wolf”- not only...

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...

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...

Each situation is unique. Some cases require aggressive litigation, others are best served through skillful negotiations. I have the experience and ability to help protect your assets and emotional health regardless of the course chosen.

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...

Attorney Mathew A. Work is the founding partner of Carlson & Work and is widely regarded as one of Nevada’s top attorneys. Mathew A. Work was born in Henderson, NV where he was raised by his single mother and grandparents. Mathew attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he earned a degree in economics, graduating summa cum laude. While in college Mathew was a collegiate athlete playing both lacrosse and football. After college, Mathew moved to Washington D.C. where he continued his education as a graduate student and Capitol Hill Fellow at American University. Mathew worked on Capitol Hill as a Congressional...