Moapa Valley Lawyers

A Firm Defined by Excellence and Experience. An experienced attorney can serve as a much-needed guide to help you navigate past these difficult issues. At Malcolm P. LaVergne & Associates, we pride ourselves on using our years of legal experience to protect our clients' interests through all stages of a legal matter. For well over a decade, attorney Malcolm LaVergne has assisted clients throughout Nevada, New York and Texas with legal issues related to topics such as: Accidents/Personal Injury Criminal Defense Civil Lawsuits Landlord/Tenant Law Our practice combines cutting-edge legal services with our passion for the law...

Why did you become an attorney? The underlying education was the primary reason for the desire to first become an attorney. Obviously, to make a good living and enjoy what you do is the ultimate career. I have found that becoming an attorney was half the battle, becoming a great attorney involves mastering the art of legal persuasion, which is best acquired by experience, and years of training. The reward of client satisfaction truly makes me happy. I had a very strong influence with my Father, Joseph L. Benson, Sr. who was a personal injury lawyer (and received the 2011 Nevada...

I began my legal career as a law clerk for Judge Michael Douglas in Clark County, Nevada. My firm focuses on DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury. My firm takes pride in fighting for our clients and communicating with them through all stages of their case. I offer free consultations and always conduct a thorough, lengthy consultation personally. My office is fully staffed with friendly, knowledgeable, experienced professionals to help you have a positive experience and get the very best result on your case.

As an ex-IRS agent, I have developed over the years an in-depth knowledge of the IRS system and the processes that they use to conduct audits and collections of taxpayer accounts. With this knowledge I can provide expert representation to taxpayers throughout the nation by using their processes against them. With my help we can take care of anything that is consuming your mind and help put it to rest. Let me help you take care of your IRS issues and get you back to living life to the fullest. Call us at Day & Associates...

Las Vegas Criminal Defense lawyer Ross Goodman of Goodman Law Group graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 and the University of Tulsa in 1995 after which he became an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves completing his service in 2000 after being promoted to the rank of Major. As a native of Las Vegas, Ross returned home to open a boutique practice in 2001 and has been privileged enough to earn the respect of representing professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers and other professionals. However, Ross has been a tireless and devoted advocate for all...

An honors graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Neil Shouse uses his experience as a former insurance company defense lawyer now to fight for injury victims. He helps secure big money settlements to compensate victims for medical bills, lost wages, lost opportunities and pain and suffering.

Mr. Shouse practices in Los Angeles County and Las Vegas. He represents clients injured or killed in car accidents, workplace accidents, dog attacks, dangerous products and harmful drugs.

Mr. Shouse learned personal injury law by first working on the other side. He defended large insurance companies at Sidley & Austin, one of the...

Mike leads a 6-lawyer "dream team" that was awarded the gold medal for the LVRJ's "Best of Vegas" best criminal defense firm for 2017, 2018, and 2020 and best DUI lawyer for 2020. Known as one of the premier criminal and DUI defense lawyers in the nation, Mike has been helping clients fight--and beat--their criminal and DUI charges for 30 years. Attorney Michael Becker has taken more than 100 criminal cases to trial, securing dozens of "not guilty" verdicts and hung juries. He has achieved acquittals and/or dismissals in numerous serious felony cases, including murder, child abuse, rape, drugs...

Why did you become an attorney? From a young age the thought of becoming an advocate always appealed to me. The mere idea of having a profession, the education, and the ability to appear in court to present an argument lured me in. Upon turning 16 and obtaining a drivers license, I obtained employment as a runner at a law office. I maintained the same employment until the end of my college days at UNLV. Gaining experience from the attorneys and familiarizing myself with the court house. The influences I received throughout that opportunity sealed the deal. After college it was...

Workplace accidents and other types of accidents can lead to devastating injuries that can change the course of your life. If you’re looking to receive financial compensation after an accident that was not your fault, Adam Williams, Esq. of LV Personal Injury Lawyers can help. Not only is Mr. Williams an expert attorney in the realm of personal injury who knows how to obtain results for clients, but he also goes out of his way to treat each client like family.

Mr. Williams has the experience you need to win your settlement and allow you to return to your healthy life...

I am committed to providing my clients with tireless representation for their criminal allegations in Clark County and the Las Vegas area in Southern Nevada. I believe in the importance of prompt and open communication throughout the attorney-client relationship, ensuring that my clients truly understand the process they are experiencing. I have been practicing law since I earned my Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2002. Throughout my college experience, I was an active participant in legal activities, putting my previous education in political science to good use; I...

Steve attended Brigham Young University and graduated from the University of Utah with BS in Finance, BS in Marketing (cum laude), MBA (cum laude) and Juris Doctorate degree. He is a member of the Nevada Bar, the United States District Court Bar, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal Bar and the United States Supreme Court Bar. Steve has guest lectured for the Nevada Business Institute, the Nevada State Bar and the University of Nevada Boyd School of Law. He has represented thousands of clients over approximately 35 years of practice. Steve's practice is primarily civil...

Dana is a graduate of UNLV's William S. Boy School of Law. She graduated in 2010 and passed the Nevada Bar Exam on her first attempt in July of 2010. Prior to UNLV Law School, Dana graduated from Arizona State University Magna Cum Laude in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Justice Studies and Social Inquiry, with a minor in Political Science. Dana originally hails from the Bay area and is a season ticket holder for the Las Vegas Raiders. In her spare time she enjoys watching sports, exercising and lounging by the pool when weather permits.

Experience matters when finding the right personal injury lawyer, and Ashley Watkins is living proof of that. As a former defense attorney for insurance companies, Ashley saw firsthand the lengths the insurance industry goes to avoid paying injured people what they deserve.

This was unacceptable and as a result, Ashley is now in the other corner, representing the underdog and fighting for the rights of accident victims.

Ashley uses her unique knowledge of how the insurance industry works to get accident victims the best results possible. Through her passion and determination, Ashley has helped thousands of accident victims recover millions of dollars....

In 1999, Leah graduated summa cum laude from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science. In law school, she was Editor-in-Chief of the Nevada Law Journal and judicial extern to United States District Court Judge Phillip Pro. She graduated summa cum laude from UNLV's law school in 2002. At graduation, she was recognized as the William S. Boyd Outstanding Graduate. Following her graduation from law school, she immediately began employment at Lionel Sawyer & Collins, at the time the largest law firm in the state, which specializes in a variety of business matters. While at...

Augustus Claus has been practicing law for almost 2 decades. He started out in the federal system and now practices criminal defense in Nevada. He has successfully defended his clients in every type of criminal case imaginable. In 2022 Mr. Claus won awards for Best Litigation Attorney and was ranked in the top 10 criminal defense lawyers in the Nation! He has defended Death Penalty cases, DUI, Violent Crimes, Gun Crimes, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, and any kind of criminal charges the state has ever filed. He has argued at The Nevada Supreme Court and even helped write self-defense law...

Nick Wooldridge is an outstanding criminal attorney based in Las Vegas. Nick is vastly experienced in criminal law and combines his equally unrivalled expertise in commercial law and litigation from his New York practice to offer his clients skilful legal guidance and representation. Nick has carved an enviable reputation for himself in the criminal defense field. He is as aggressive and formidable in the court room as he is empathic and amenable with his clients. Nick’s success in both New York and Nevada is primarily down to his high level of expertise and his total dedication to his clients....

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...

Las Vegas Defense Group’s newest recruit, Nevada criminal defense attorney Naomi Muhamed earned her J.D. from UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, where she served in the Kids' Court School program and made the Dean's List. She also excelled as a law clerk at Legal Aid of Southern Nevada.

Mary Brown is a former chief prosecutor with extensive litigation experience. She is a tenacious lawyer who uses all of her skills to obtain the best possible result for her clients. Ms. Brown worked with the Clark County District Attorney's Office for 12 years, in both the Criminal Division and Juvenile Division. She has tremendous working knowledge of criminal and child welfare law.

You've been hurt. You have mounting medical bills. Your car may be wrecked. I get it. I can help you with these problems so you are free to focus on getting better. I have been helping folks with their legal needs for 30+ years. I've recovered millions of dollars for my injured clients. I hold the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards (an AV Preeminent rating of 5.0 out of 5.0) from Martindale-Hubbell. I received the 2009 Mountain States Super Lawyer Award and I am a member...

Even before he was an attorney, Sam Mirejovsky worked with Personal Injury law firms to improve their practices. Throughout that time he came to realize that the industry too often valued money over the well-being of clients. Sam became an attorney with a specific purpose — to build a firm that puts accident victims first.

Mark Albright is one of the partners at Albright, Stoddard, Warnick & Albright. He is an experienced attorney and publisher on many legal topics. Some of his writings have been used in seminars. His study of the law has given him a wide understanding of the law, making him a superb choice for even the most complicated cases. Mark Albright was raised in Las Vegas, and attended law school there. While attending law school, he was an author and editor to the law review. He later clerked for Federal Judge Lloyd D. George as well. These experiences were key in...

Leonard H. Stone of Shook & Stone is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney who, with his partner John Shook, leads the way in strong representation for injured and victimized clients. He has helped recover millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements throughout his legal career. He attended law school at Loyola Marymount University Law School in Los Angeles. Soon after graduation, he was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 1995. He is also a good-standing and long-time member of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. He is actively involved with the American Association for Justice as well, which...

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. Echols focuses his practice on complex litigation and appeals. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in the State of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Echols has handled all types of civil appeals and complex litigation, including constitutional questions, commercial litigation, construction, real estate, insurance, personal injury, contract disputes, and torts. micah@claggettlaw.com or 702-655-2346.

Henderson BORN and RAISED!!! I became a Criminal Defense Lawyer because I love helping the average person successfully navigate the criminal justice system. My areas of practice are Criminal Defense and Criminal Record Sealing. I am in court everyday, and for the last seventeen years I have practiced law in every jurisdiction throughout Clark County and the surrounding areas. Prior to starting my own law firm seven years ago, I worked as an Associate Attorney for the Law Offices of John J. Momot, and the Law Offices of Mueller, Hinds and Associates. I am always available to my...

Charles Goodwin hails from UNLV's Boyd School of Law, where he excelled at moot court and scored the highest grade in three of his law school classes, including Immigration and Statutory Interpretation. Charles also completed highly-coveted externships with the Federal Public Defenders Office and the Clark County Public Defender, where he gained invaluable experience in all types of criminal defense cases. Charles speaks fluent Mandarin.

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...

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.

Jordan earned his bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Nevada, Reno in 2015. Subsequently, he received a scholarship to attend UNLV's Boyd School of Law. Upon graduating from Boyd School of Law in May 2019, Jordan successfully passed the Nevada Bar Exam on his initial try. Before joining Benson & Bingham in 2023, Jordan served as a defense attorney for several prominent national law firms. During this time, he handled litigation cases for corporate clients and insurance companies across various domains, including premise liability, construction defect, and bad faith lawsuits. Originally from New York, Jordan was raised in...

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.

Alexander Randolph Vail is the managing partner of the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, L.L.C. Prior to establishing his own practice, Alex served as head of the Immigration Department at the Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C., where he still maintains of-counsel status, consulting with the firm’s criminal defense attorneys on immigration considerations affecting noncitizen defendants facing criminal charges. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Defense Group, Alex served as a law clerk with the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division, Clark County District Attorney’s Office. There he handled criminal appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and a variety of post-conviction motions...

Mr. Yampolsky is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available to any attorney. This rating is obtained by an independent rating of lawyers and judges who are familiar with his representation of clients. Less than 7% of all law firms in the United States are accorded this honor. Mr. Yampolsky is past President of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Mr. Yampolsky graduated from Boston University in 1976 and the University of San Diego School of Law in 1980. He was admitted to California State Bar in 1981, admitted to Massachusetts State Bar in 1982 (currently inactive), admitted to Nevada...

Nevada criminal defense attorney Cindy Nguyen is dedicated to achieving the best results possible for our clients. Through aggressive investigation and negotiation, she can usually avoid heavy litigation and win significant charge reductions or full dismissals. Cindy earned her JD from University of Idaho College of Law and her BA in Criminal Justice from UNLV. Cindy is also a a United States Army Reserve Commissioned Officer. Cindy speaks fluent Vietnamese.

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....

Todd was born in Petaluma, California on October 31, 1975, and was raised in Sparks, Nevada. He served in the United States Navy from 1995 – 1999, after which he attended the University of Nevada. In 2004, Todd graduated from the University of Nevada with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Todd then attended the University of Oregon School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, Todd served in an externship for the Honorable Robert A. McQuaid of the United States District Court in Reno. He then served as a summer law clerk...

Selected by Super Lawyers as a 2023 Mountain States Rising Star, Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger practices criminal defense and family law in Nevada. Adam has a long track record of persuading prosecutors to dismiss or substantially reduce charges without a trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned courtroom litigator and is ready to argue for a full acquittal to a jury. Adam is a born jurist. He recently served with the Nevada Attorney General, where he gained valuable insight into how prosecutors build cases. He now uses this “insider knowledge” to craft the most effective defense available...

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...

Dennis is a Senior Partner at the firm. He met and began working with Robert Eglet 24 years ago and in 1995 Dennis joined Robert at the law firm Pyatt & Eglet. Their professional relationship prospered and they started Eglet Prince in 1997. They were partners for 4 years, primarily representing defendants in product liability, personal injury and bad faith cases. Now once again in 2015, Robert and Dennis have formed the Eglet Prince partnership, teaming up full-time to represent victims of negligence, defective products and insurance bad faith. Dennis has extensive background and experience in the areas of...