West Wendover Lawyers

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.

My Practice is devoted to helping you obtain results at one of the most difficult times in your life. I will personally provide you with the prompt legal answers and guidance you need to understand the legal process and obtain a favorable outcome. As a family law attorney, I handle divorces, custody issues, child and spousal support, guardianships, adoptions and restraining orders. I have litigated cases for more than 24 years in California and Nevada.

Kirby J. Smith is an accomplished attorney with over 35 years of litigation experience. In addition to his work as a litigator, he has also maintained an active mediation and arbitration practice, having served as a neutral on hundreds of cases in the areas of business and commercial, employment, real estate and personal injury law. As a result, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a full-time mediator and arbitrator with Advanced Resolution Management.

For 32 years Kirby was a partner and commercial litigator at Nevada’s largest and most prestigious law firm, Lionel Sawyer & Collins. During that...

Jim Burau’s practice focuses primarily on wealth preservation planning for higher net worth clients. The firm employs a counseling-oriented approach to ascertain the client's estate and business planning goals, and then design a plan which integrates the client's tax- and non-tax related goals with their hopes and concerns for their loved ones. To this end, the firm incorporates a team approach by involving the client's financial advisors in the development and implementation of the plan, where appropriate. The firm's process also includes a high commitment to the funding and follow-through elements to ensure that the client's plan will work...

Kristen Spees is a Nevada, California and Hawaii Estate Planning Attorney. She focuses on Estate Planning such as Wills and Trusts, Deeds, Charitable Giving, Corporate Social Responsibility and Foundations.

She works with her parents, Frank and Judy Spees, who have worked as estate and financial planning attorneys since 1984. Between the two, they are licensed in HI, NV, CA and FL. www.Spees.com. Their son, Justin Spees, began his career as an investment advisor in 2007 and started managing accounts for clients, trusts, foundations, and businesses. He formed Just Advisors in 2008 and has continued to manage the firm which offers...

Mr. Millward is admitted to the Nevada State Bar (2008), the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, and the Idaho State Bar (2009), and the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. Mr. Millward received his undergraduate degree from Idaho State University in 2005, where he obtained a B.S. in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2008, completing courses for a Business Law emphasis. During Mr. Millward's third year of law school, he received the CALI Award in Bankruptcy and clerked for Mr. Joseph P. Delay of...

What does someone with a master’s degree in philosophy and degree in physics do when searching for a new career? They enter law school of course. Having completed both degrees and dirtying his hands with a half dozen careers (philosophy teacher, condensed matter researcher, and restaurant manager) Philip decided law school was the answer. Attending UNLV Boyd School of Law, Philip was sure to participate in as many areas of law as possible. This exposure led him to family law. It was an exciting area because regular people need personal assistance. Philip wasn’t...

Attorney Michael Mee was raised in a small town in New York before attending college in New York City. While obtaining a degree in Political Science, he discovered he had a natural aptitude for studying the law. He later relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he graduated from the highly ranked William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. Michael has been working in the legal field in Las Vegas for a decade. As a Law Clerk, he worked on some of the biggest cases in recent Nevada memory, including the famous Bundy Ranch “standoff” case, where the Government...

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...

Zachary Clayton is a standout personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada. A native of the area, he graduated from LVA High School and served in the United States Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Post-service, Zachary completed both his undergraduate and law studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shining particularly in law school. Choosing to specialize in personal injury law, Zachary is driven by a desire to support individuals against large corporations, particularly insurance companies. He has achieved significant success in this field, securing millions in settlements for numerous clients, demonstrating not only his legal prowess but also his...

Attorney Dennis Myron Leavitt is the son of the late Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron E. Leavitt. Dennis was raised in Las Vegas, and attended Las Vegas High School. Prior to attending law school, Dennis worked as a valet parking attendant on the Las Vegas strip for over a decade. Dennis completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, majoring in Business and Accounting. After graduation, Mr. Leavitt accepted an offer to attend the University of Idaho School of Law. While at the University of Idaho, Mr. Leavitt was recognized for his achievements in the studies...

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Suffering from a serious injury? If you need legal counsel during this time, be sure to call on the trusted team at Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC. Over the years, their Las Vegas personal injury firm has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Their team has been recognized with a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating, an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, and selection to the list of Top 100 Trail Lawyers. They are passionate about representing the rights of their clients and always go above and beyond to secure the best possible outcome. From car collisions to defective products, no...

Based in Las Vegas, Attorney Thomas Ericsson has been widely regarded as one of the most skilled and talented trial lawyers in the area. In practicing personal injury, Attorney Ericsson is passionate about bringing justice to his clients. His firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims. Attorney Ericsson has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized time and time again for his exceptional legal services. Whether advocating for clients in the courtroom or negotiating with insurance companies, he is always prepared to fight for a favorable outcome. Learn more about his...

Mr. Horton was born in Italy and raised in rural Beaumont, Texas. He moved to Nevada and obtained his license in 1996. Mr. Horton’s professional background has been in personal injury law and insurance defense. At the age of only 28 years old, just two years out of law school, Mr. Horton resolved his first seven figure case. He has represented over 5000 people in the State of Nevada. Mr. Horton has successfully participated in matters before the Nevada State Court System, including the District Courts and the Nevada State Supreme Court. He has also successfully participated in...

To establish a secure estate plan, it is important to understand all your options. As an estate planning and asset protection attorney with more than 35 years of experience, Robert L. Bolick, will help guide you in making informed decisions and assist you in achieving your goals. Robert works closely with his clients to assess their individual needs and then assists them in developing a customized plan tailored to fit their unique situation.

James C. Gallo is an experienced criminal defense attorney and founder of Gallo Law Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. He handles a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases in both state and municipal courts throughout Las Vegas and Clark County. Gallo, a Las Vegas native, began his legal career practicing in the areas of insurance defense and civil litigation after he earned his juris doctor from University of San Diego in 1995. This type of law allowed him to learn more about numerous arbitrations, mediations, bench trials and jury trials. Before practicing criminal defense, Gallo focused...

After working in the Nevada legal market for several years, I saw a need for a boutique real estate law firm. I opened up my own office in September 2013 and have been very blessed with good clients.

Ryan assists businesses ranging from established companies to startups in identifying, protecting, and capitalizing on their intellectual property, including trademarks, service marks, domain names, trade secrets, patents, and copyrights. Ryan's practice focuses on trademark clearance, prosecution, monitoring, enforcement, and licensing where he counsels clients regarding the selection and registrability of trademarks and service marks; the development, acquisition, sale, and management of trademark portfolios; and the drafting and negotiating of trademark license, assignment, and dispute settlement agreements. Ryan also assists clients regarding all aspects of business formation and startup planning, including business entity selection and preparation of related agreements as well...

William J. O'Grady is a real estate and consumer attorney. Mr. O'Grady focuses primarily on representing individuals in timeshare matters. Mr. O'Grady uses his unique experience to help individuals with their timeshare cases through aggressive negotiations to keep them out of court/arbitration or finish the job if the dispute moves to that point. Mr. O'Grady has handled cases against all of the major timeshare developers with a track record of successful resolutions for his Clients from their timeshare obligations. Equally as important, Mr. O'Grady has been successful at using his litigation experience to avoid lawsuits or resolve cases before...

George O. West III, Esq. has been in practice since 1992. He is admitted to practice in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Mr. West PRACTICES EXCLUSIVELY in the field of auto dealership fraud and lemon law for individual consumers in Nevada and groups of consumers nationwide. The firm provides representation in matters of the sale of new and used vehicles related to overcharging, price changes, hidden or nondisclosed fees, false or bait-switching advertising, signing multiple sales contracts, non-disclosure, Truth in Lending violations, odometer rollbacks, wrongful repossession, forged or altered documents, and being given misleading or false vehicle inspection...

Mr. Coil graduated from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in 2009, and was admitted to practice law in Nevada later that same year. While in law school, Mr. Coil competed twice in the BMI/Cardozo Entertainment and Communications Law Moot Court Competition in New York City. He also coached his school's team in the 2009 George Washington National Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition. In addition to his moot court experience, Mr. Coil worked for two years in his school's civil practice clinic where he obtained hands-on experience representing indigent clients in both commercial and administrative law. He furthered his...

Scott L. Poisson is a partner at Bernstein & Poisson who focuses on personal injury law. Since 1993, he has been fighting exclusively for injured people against insurance companies and big businesses. Scott is a conscientious attorney with a strong work ethic and has spent over 29 years protecting the injured. He believes in fighting tirelessly, but fairly, and within the confines of the law. He consistently achieves outstanding results for his clients due to his willingness to outwork and ability to outthink opposing counsel. Like many people, Scott did not come from a family of doctors or lawyers. He used student...

Donald C. Kudler was born and raised in Los Angeles where his father presently lives. His brother and sister live in Arizona. He later moved to San Francisco to attend law school and then to Las Vegas to start his career as a lawyer in 1993. In 2005 Mr. Kudler married Ondine Darcyl, a jazz vocalist who grew up in Argentina and moved to the USA to go to law school. The couple lives in Las Vegas with their two dogs. Mr. Kudler graduated from Lowell High School in Whittier, California in 1978. In his senior year, he won first place...

Dalton L. Hooks, Jr. is the Founding Partner at Hooks Meng & Clement.

Dalton represents clients in connection with employment related disputes in State and Federal Courts and before administrative agencies. Dalton has more than 30 years of experience in occupational safety and workers’ compensation law in Nevada and was formerly the Chief Administrative Officer of the Nevada OSHA Consultation Section (SCATS).

As a former compliance officer with the Nevada OSHA program, Dalton conducted inspections in both general industry and construction settings including accident and fatality investigations.

Dalton is an experienced trainer and former adjunct professor at UNLV. Mr. Hooks’ unique background...

Orlando De Castroverde is an experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorney and co-founder of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers with his brother Alex. He’s a trailblazer in a legal journey spanning over two decades. His pivotal role has propelled the firm from three attorneys to a robust team of over 20 lawyers and more than 100 support staff. Graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Mississippi in 2000, Orlando's academic achievements reflect his commitment to excellence. During law school, he earned the American Juris Prudence Award in three courses. Orlando secured the...

William Brim is a hard working and dedicated personal injury attorney in Las Vegas. Brim does not settle a case until he feels his clients are getting the best resolution possible that helps them continue on with their life after an accident.

I do car accidents, truck accident, boat accidents, slip and falls, drug reactions, vaccine reactions, products liability, insurance bad faith and legal malpractice cases. My firm also offers very affordable discount rates for uncontested probates in Nevada. Our separate website for wills, trusts, and probates is www.probatenevada.net

It was during her employment as a social worker in Kansas City, Missouri that Carlia found herself frustrated. She was not able to help solve her client’s issues. Specifically, she was unable to assist a particular client having legal issues with his landlord. This frustration motivated Carlia to attend law school. After law school, her desire to help others led Carlia to divorce law. No other area of law requires a legal mind and a helpful heart. Some say divorce brings in the best people at their worst time. They need assertive...

As a former partner of a large, regional litigation firm, my goal is to offer you that same quality of work but at a smaller, more personal scale. I am the founding member of Muehlbauer Law Office. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, but I have called Vegas home for 9 years now. I attended University of Minnesota Law School, and I graduated magna cum laude in 2006. On graduation, I took a job with a highly-respected regional litigation firm here in Las Vegas. I rose through the ranks at that firm and learned a lot from the experienced...

David grew up in Georgia, where he excelled in academics and football. He received a full athletic scholarship to play football at the prestigious Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina where he became an ESPN Academic All-American. In 2008, he graduated with Cum Laude honors and received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Political Science with a concentration in Latin American Studies. It was at Furman where David developed a passion for serving the community while clerking for the Steve Henry Law Office. Specializing in criminal defense, David helped Mr. Henry manage his non-profit organization “Law in Action,” where David...

The Law Offices of Craig B. Friedberg, Esq., is a Las Vegas, NV based law firm dedicated to the protection of consumers against abusive and illegal practices by debt collectors, creditors, credit reporting agencies, car dealerships and lenders. Our policy is you won't pay any attorney's fees unless we recover on your behalf, although you may be responsible for any other costs in your lawsuit. The consumer rights afforded to you under the federal and state consumer protection laws mean that those who violated your rights will ultimately be made to pay your attorney's fees, if your case...

Attorney Ann E. Kolber is the founding member of Law Practice, Ltd., a Las Vegas family law firm. With over 30 years of legal experience, Ms. Kolber has handled a wide range of family law cases, from divorce, child custody, and child support to paternity, property division, and alimony. Ms. Kolber strives to resolve cases amicably through alternative dispute resolution methods like negotiation and mediation. When these fall short, however, she is a fearless advocate for her clients in litigation.
Mr. Kolber is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada and before the U.S. District Court District of Nevada...

Specializing in litigation, real estate transactions, bankruptcies, and personal injury. Attorney Judah Zakalik is a Partner in Peters & Associates, LLP, a Nevada law firm helping consumers in Las Vegas and Henderson find debt relief through a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy or debt settlement, and helping homeowners avoid foreclosure through loan modifications and workouts, short sales, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Mr. Zakalik’s legal background includes experience in personal injury, corporate litigation, real estate transactions, corporate bankruptcies, and intellectual property rights. As a courtroom litigator, Mr. Zakalik represented financial institutions in lawsuits brought by homeowners...

Prior to entering into private practice, Kerry Doyle defended large corporations and insurance companies in motor vehicle negligence, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, product defects, and other areas of personal injury. His intimate knowledge of the internal structures of these corporations and how they assess and defend cases gives him the competitive edge to help you win your case. Kerry was raised in Las Vegas where he attended Chaparral High School and later obtained his law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. As a result of his many wonderful experiences and...

Becky A. Pintar has extensive legal experience in representing business clients from the inception of the business, resolution of business issues, drafting contracts and agreements, and collection of debts, to help your business to achieve and maintain success. Her practice areas are comprised of general business, real estate transactions, contract claims, creditor bankruptcy claims and adversarial complaints, construction law, employment law, administrative law including planning and zoning, and homeowners associations. Ms. Pintar's transactional work includes drafting and review of contracts, commercial leases, and employment, indemnity, partnership, operating and land sales agreements. She has extensive trial experience including all phases of...

Attorney Daven P. Cameron moved to Las Vegas as a child, making Las Vegas his home for nearly 20 years. After graduating high school in Las Vegas, Daven attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas, obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree. Thereafter, Daven attended the William S. Boyd School of Law, graduating at the top of his class. While in law school, Daven served as a judicial intern to The Honorable Richard F. Boulware with the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Throughout law school, Daven received numerous awards for his written and oral advocacy skills and...

A Former Insurance Defense Attorney Specializing in Personal Injury & Bankruptcy

Ms. Welch is a former insurance defense attorney, who now thrives on fighting for the rights of victims of the negligence of others regarding personal injury and truck and auto accidents. She also helps her clients get back on their feet, financially, with her bankruptcy services.

She has received the following awards and recognitions for her dedication to the practice of law:

- Personal Injury Attorney of the Year (Colorado), as part of the Legal Elite Awards 2020 by US Business News.

- Selected as a Top 100 trial lawyer for the...