Caliente Lawyers

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.

I have been helping individuals, families and small businesses transition a move from their home countries to the United States. I am an immigration attorney who has been practicing immigration and naturalization law for the past twenty (20) years. I have a wide swath of experience with many different types of immigration matters.

Aaron A. Winder, Esq., is the principal attorney at The Winder Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. A fourth-generation native of Las Vegas, Aaron is deeply connected to his community and committed to justice. Education Aaron earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law. At Gonzaga, he served as president of the Black Law Students Association and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Criminal Procedure. Professional Journey Aaron began his career negotiating healthcare contracts. In 2010, he founded The Winder Law Firm, focusing on personal injury...

Joe Milchak, the founding partner of Milchak & Associates, is a distinguished attorney with a proven track record of success as a professional. Beginning his career as an electronic engineer and computer scientist, then continuing his education obtaining a degree in quantitative management (banking and finance). Joe’s passion for law led him to earn a doctorate in law and later teach both computer science and legal studies. His multidisciplinary expertise has been instrumental in shaping his innovative approach to legal practice. Joe’s international experience brought him into the spotlight when he was invited to advise prominent members of the global community...

I graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 1988 and moved to Nevada to work for the criminal defense firm of Goodman, Stein and Chesnoff. While at the Goodman firm, I was responsible for preparing all motions for clients who were assigned to me by each of the partners. This gave me significant experience in researching and preparing motions in Nevada state cases and in federal cases where the clients were usually charged with committing major drug crimes such as Continuing Criminal Enterprise, RICO and Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Sentences in Los Angeles, California, San Diego, California and...

Christopher Blakesley (CB) has been recognized as one of Nevada's top lawyers by Nevada Business Magazine® (Legal Elite). While these awards are nice, the real compliment comes from reviews and repeat clients who continue to retain my services. I enjoy the interaction with clients who are grateful to have the help during trying times that required my help. I practice primarily in personal injury and criminal defense. Having been in a horrible accident myself, I find meaning in helping normal people overcome the difficult circumstances presented by their cases. I have taken criminal, personal injury, family and other civil cases...

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...

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Education: William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Juris Doctorate – May 2021. Bar Admissions: Nevada; U.S. District Court District of Nevada University of Nevada, Reno Bachelor of Arts – May 2018 Major: Human Development & Family Studies Legal Experience: The Giuliani Law Firm, 2024-present Office of the Clark County Probate Commissioner Law Clerk to the Clark County Probate Commissioner, July 2022 – December 2023 Worked on all types of probate and trust matters that the Probate Commissioner had jurisdiction over, while dealing with the procedures and statutes associated therewith. Regional Justice Center, Department XIII, Las Vegas, NV Law Clerk to the Honorable Mark R....

Prior to entering a career in plaintiff's law, David had an externship with the Honorable Judge Kerry Early, Eighth Judicial District Court for the District of Nevada. He was responsible for writing bench memos, and researching case law. David also was a Student Mediator at Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic, where he studied mediation theory and practice and mediated cases weekly at the Neighborhood Justice Center and Family Court. In addition, David’s previous experience includes work at the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program, which offers legal services to senior citizens, an externship with the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carl Hoffman...

NEVADA CREDITOR ATTORNEY
-Consumer loan and account litigation filed against or on behalf of the client;
-Bankruptcy litigation including motions for relief from stay, objections to confirmation, responses to motions to value or objections to proofs of claim, prosecuting or defending adversary actions;
-General and advisory counsel as to state, federal and industry regulatory requirements as to residential loans, motor vehicle loans, unsecured loans, and deposit accounts;
-Proactive advisement as to state/federal law, recent legislation, and litigation trends, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Regulations B/E/M/Z, CFPB updates;
-Litigation and trial experience in cases involving commercial leases, title disputes, construction...

Attorney Kimbrell is licensed in Nevada and Arizona and is conversant in Spanish. He specializes in Disability law (SSDI/SSI) Injured Worker's law (Workers Comp), Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. Michael Kimbrell served in Afghanistan in 2013 as a Judge Advocate with the 3rd Infantry Division, Section Chief Rule of Law.

Phil Aurbach graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1973 in Business Administration with a Finance emphasis. He then attended the University of San Diego School of Law and graduated in 1977 after serving as the Research Editor of the San Diego Law Review. After a brief period with the Clark County District Attorney’s office and several law firms, until 1988 when Mr. Aurbach merged his firm with Al Marquis' firm to form Marquis Aurbach. He was admitted to practice in Nevada in September 1977 and, although not a certified specialist as defined by the State Bar, he enjoys...