Laughlin Lawyers

Patricia is a licensed attorney and Advanced Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution ("ACR"). She is the only attorney in the State of Nevada to achieve the Advanced Practitioner Member status with ACR. Patricia has been a practicing mediator since 1986. At the present, Patricia's practice is solely focused on settlement conferences, assisting in uncontested divorce matters, and preparation of family wills, trusts and estate planning documents.

Patricia has devoted 30 years of service to the legal community, the last five as a licensed attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having grown through the ranks of everything from runner to paralegal to law clerk to attorney, Patricia knows what customer service and that each client deserves efficient communication and friendly service. Patricia is interested in making a difference in her community and serving the needs of those. Patricia communicates effectively with her clients and returns every client phone call personally. If you are looking for an assertive, passionate, creative attorney who listens to...

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...

Daniel W. Anderson is an experienced and well-respected member of the Las Vegas legal community. Daniel began his practice in the area of family law with the firm of Mills & Mills in 2006. Now, as a partner with Mills & Anderson, Daniel continues to work hard to provide cost-effective, quality representation to residents of the Las Vegas valley. While Daniel continues to practice in the area of family law, his main focus has shifted to business organizations and contract law. He has drafted, negotiated, and finalized Internet licensing agreements, celebrity licensing agreements, secured transactions, severance agreements, operating agreements,...

Rodney K. Okano practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents and Consumer Bankruptcy. We protect the rights of the "everyday person" against big insurance corporations and banks.

My mission is to help you, my client, find a solution to your problem. Whether the solution is to negotiate a settlement, battle it out in a court or to file a bankruptcy, I approach your problem using both legal and practical considerations. Having over 11 years of legal experience with hundreds of personal injury cases and thousands of bankruptcy cases, raising a family together with my wife and owning a...

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.

I was born and raised in Alaska. After high school I served on active duty in the US Navy from 200-2004. After being honorably discharged I attended New Mexico State University where I graduated with Honors in 2007. I attended law school at the University of New Mexico School of Law where I served as an editor of the New Mexico Law Review and was elected President of the Federalist Society. In 2012 I founded my law firm with my wife and law partner, Amanda N. Connor Esq. We focus our practice on business law, litigation, administrative law, land use...

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...

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...

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...

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Nicholas D. Pitaro uses his experience as a prosecutor to stay one step ahead of the D.A. when fighting to get our clients’ charges reduced or dismissed. Nicholas also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Douglas Smith, and this “backroom” insight informs his strategies for achieving the most favorable resolutions possible for our clients.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Gordon R. Goolsby is an Attorney-at-Law in Las Vegas, NV and is the Founding Partner of Goolsby Law, Ltd.. Gordon focuses on cases pertaining to business litigation, business reorganization, bankruptcy, litigation, small business restructuring, business insolvency, personal insolvency, real estate law, claims recovery, asset sales and acquisitions, and commercial law. He has a strong background in corporate and small business restructuring and insolvency and also has a range of experience with contract and lease issues in the bankruptcy context. Gordon R. Goolsby counsels clients through bankruptcy matters, distressed loans and loan transactions. As a former law clerk...

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.

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...

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

Luis A. Ayon, owner of Southwest Injury Law, has significant litigation experience in Nevada's state and federal courts and currently focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, and contested matters in real estate litigation and financial institutions litigation. Prior to establishing his solo practice, Luis was a partner at Maier Gutierrez Ayon. His previous experience also includes being an associate at Fox Rothschild where he focused on commercial litigation and contested bankruptcy matters. He has worked for one of the nation's largest plaintiffs' firms where he managed a significant case load involving catastrophic brain and spinal injuries,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Practicing law since February 1994 in the areas of drafting wills, trusts, estate and trust administration, durable powers of attorney, conservatorship, guardianship, adoption and name change. Public speaker at civic, senior and other community organization to discuss estate planning issues. Member of the State Bar of California.

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. ...