Janice Jacovino

I am founding partner of LJ Law, a Las Vegas, Nevada firm where our clients and their legal issues are given individual, personal attention. I attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Psychology. I graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2009. Through my legal education and career I have participated in many community based legal programs including internships with the Family court and Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, and communality outreach and education programs through Boyd. I have also participated in Legal Aid’s Ask an Attorney sessions and judged numerous mock trials and client counseling competitions. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, live music, theater, art, outdoor activities and traveling.

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure Defense
• Real Estate Law
• Traffic Tickets

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees
  Contingency Fees, Flat Fees, Hourly Rates and Payment Plan maybe available

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 2012

Nevada

Since 2009

9th Circuit

Partner

Lonardo and Jacovino LLC

2014 - Current

Attorney

McCarthy and Holthus

2010 - 2014

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law

J.D. (2009) | Law

2005 - 2009

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

B.S. (2004) | Psychology

2000 - 2004

A+ Rating

Better Business Bureau

2017

Small Business Excellence Award

Small Business Excellence

2017

A+

Better Business Bureau

2016

Small Business Excellence Award

Small Business Excellence

2016

District of Columbia Bar

Attorney

2012 - Current

American Inns of Court

Barrister

2012 - Current

Nevada State Bar # 11612

Attorney

2009 - Current

The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Theft

Article and report provided at the Western Psychological Association Conference

2005

Emotional Intelligence, American Inn of Court, Portland Oregon

Western Psychological Association Conference

An Innocent Man, American Inn of Court, Federal Court; Las Vegas, Nevada

American Inn of Court

Gaming Law, American Inn of Court, Federal Court; Las Vegas, Nevada

American Inn of Court

Incapacitation, American Inn of Court, Federal Court; Las Vegas, Nevada

American Inn of Court

Q. Can I ask for a deposit back when landlord breaks a leasing contract and I move out earlier than the termination date?

5 January 2015

A: You can always ask. Request the return of the deposit in writing and send the request by certified mail. This way you have proof you made the request. Please note the the deposit is usually used make sure the property is left is suitable condition and many landlords find reasons to keep the deposit by stating that cleaning and repairs were required. If you want to attempt get the deposit back, and the property was left in good condition, then you may have to take your landlord to small claims court.

Q. If I'm required to drive for my job 5-10 miles per day - between facilities, does my emp have to pay me mileage?

5 January 2015

A: Your employer is not required to pay you mileage. However, when you drive your personal vehicle as a part of your job, you may claim your mileage and/or wear and maintenance for your personal vehicle as an unreimbursed business expense on your tax return. The easiest way is to keep track of mileage is with a log that notes the date, mileage and reason for the trip. Then you multiply the mileage by the IRS standard business mileage rate. In 2014 this rate was 56 cents and the 2015 rate is 57.5 cents.