Sandy Valley 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 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...

Xiaosheng, the founder and managing partner of Law Huang, hails from the Funiu Mountains at NanzhaoCounty of Henan, China. His academic credentials include a science degree in Geography from East China Normal University in Shanghai; law degrees from Foreign Affairs College in Beijing and the University of Notre Dame Law School in Notre Dame, Indiana. He also studied at a Ph.D. program at Fudan University in Shanghai. Attorney Huang has successfully represented a diverse range of over 2,000 American, Chinese, and international clients since 2002. He is a member of Bars of the State of New York, the U.S....

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...

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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...

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....

Attorney Margo Chernysheva earned her J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. She is a chair of Fee Dispute Committee at the Nevada State Bar, and a chair emerita of the Nevada chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Attorney Margo is a licensed Specialist in Immigration Law and was named one of the Ten Best Immigration Attorneys for 2018-2020 by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. She is fluent in Russian and Armenian, and her staff is fluent in a variety of languages.

Martindale-Hubbell AV rated defense oriented law practice focusing on product and general liability.

Specialties: Representing Fortune 500 companies and small locally owned businesses in negligence, complex tort litigation and general litigation matters in Nevada for 21 years.

Following receipt of the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Cum Laude) and Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from Brigham Young University, I received a Masters of Law in Taxation from Denver University School of Law. I passed the CPA exam in 1977 & worked as a tax accountant for Deloitte & Touche. I offer considerable experience in planning, implementing, and analyzing sophisticated estate and asset protection strategies. I’m a very practical, customer-centric individual, and I pride myself on maximizing tax benefits & estate planning strategies for my clients. I have worked on thousands of cases over the years, and I’ll give...

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...

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.