Nevada Personal Injury Lawyers

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...

1977 - B.A. cum laude Communications, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 1979 - Law clerk intern to Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court 1980 - J.D. University of the Pacific/McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California 1980 - Admitted to State Bar of Nevada SBN 505 and California SBN 94599 1993 to present - Tried or settled over 100 personal injury and wrongful death cases with results of a million dollars or more 2000 - 2001 Board of Governors of the Nevada Justice Association 2000 – 2005 Adjunct Professor, Law Practice Management, UNLV Boyd School of Law, Las Vegas, Nevada 2006 to present – Lifetime Patron...

As Managing Attorney for Edward M. Bernstein & Associates in Las Vegas, Patti has been instrumental in assisting thousands of people with their accident and injury claims. For more than 19 years, she has worked primarily in Mass Tort and Personal Injury cases, with an emphasis in brain injuries, seriously injured plaintiffs and pharmaceutical litigation. In addition, Patti was one of the lead attorneys in the litigation against the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. In 2011, Patti was trial co-counsel in Washington v. Teva which resulted in a $104 million verdict ( the 7th largest verdict in the United...

John C. Courtney, Esq. is an A-V Rated® Attorney, recognized locally by Nevada Business Magazine® (Legal Elite 2014, 2016) and Super Lawyers® (Mountain States Rising Star 2015-2018). John is a past member of the Saltman Center for Dispute Resolution, Boyd Negotiation Team, and was the American Bar Association Champion of the Boyd Client Counseling Competition. Also in law school, John worked as an extern in the Clark County Office of the Public Defender and the Eighth Judicial District Court. After serving under the mentorship of John Peter Lee, Esq. for nearly a decade, John joined LBC Law...

Tim Mott, Partner at Valiente Mott, left his position at Nevada’s preeminent insurance defense trial law firm where he represented corporations, including Fortune 500 companies and the largest insurance companies in the world, to create Valiente Mott. Tim, along with Mike, created Valiente Mott to help people, not insurance companies. He has extensive experience representing victims of car accidents, defective products, and catastrophic injury.

Tim was born and raised in Las Vegas and comes from a long-line of Las Vegas natives: his father was born and raised in Las Vegas in 1950 and his grandfather was born and raised in...

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...

To allow those with little resources access to courts and a fighting chance against those with big resources (corporations and insurance companies). I reside in Las Vegas. My Legal practice is exclusively personal injury cases. I hold specific interest in cases involving traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI) and auto, motorcycle and truck accidents. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Because of my experience handling brain, spine and other catastrophic injury cases, I have been invited to lecture at over 50 attorney & medical conferences around the country.

Law Offices of J. Craig Demetras is located in Reno, Nevada, and provides a variety of legal services to individual and business clients. J. Craig Demetras has many years of legal experience. We handle cases at every level of Nevada’s federal and state court system and also practices in Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

As a local law firm in Reno, NV, we are able to provide our clients with personal attention and representation that is aggressive, efficient, and effective. Let us put our dedication, hard work, and history of success to work for you.

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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...

Adrian was born in Texas but spent much of her childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada. She considers herself a “local,” and has great pride in calling Las Vegas, “home.” Adrian has dedicated her career to the practice of criminal defense for those that are accused of a crime or for those who are facing a criminal investigation. She has extensive trial experience ranging from misdemeanors to sexual assault to medically complex murder charges involving shaken baby syndrome. Adrian’s reputation in the legal community is one of tenacity and compassion. Among her peers, she is nicknamed “The Wolf”- not only...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Attorney Afshin Tadayon is considered one of the most proficient negotiators in southern Nevada. In addition to time spent in real estate law, settlements, and contract negotiation, Afshin’s practice includes both civil and criminal defense, specializing in personal injury, premises liability, and mass tort litigation.

Born in Iran in 1967, Afshin was educated in Iran, Greece and the United States. He is also fluent in Greek and Farsi and maintains a diverse clientele.

Before practicing personal injury law, Afshin served as a defense lawyer for insurance companies in California and Nevada. His insider knowledge of insurance processes and legal tactics allows him...

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...

John B. Shook is a founding partner of the Reno personal injury law firm Shook & Stone. He has more than 18 years of legal experience and frequently handles and serves as lead counsel on the firm's most complex trial cases. Mr. Shook is known for his successful representation of clients affected by product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, car accidents and insurance bad faith. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Nevada of which he served as the elected chair of the Client's Security Fund from 2009...

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...

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. ...

I went to school to ultimately help people. I’ve made a career helping people, helping secure millions for those wronged just because someone couldn’t follow the rules. Our mission here is to fight greedy insurance companies and greedy corporations who prioritize filling their pockets over your safety.

My ties to the Las Vegas community started here at Valley Hospital where I was born. I received my undergraduate degree here after 3 years while working 2-3 jobs at a time as a full-time student. I then went to law school at the William S. Boyd School of Law and was a member...

Don C. Tingey was born in Centerville, Utah, in 1935. He attended Utah State University and University of Utah, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962. He also attended George Washington University, where he received a Juris Doctorate degree in 1966. He was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1967, and the State Bar of Nevada in 1969. Don is a member of the Clark County Bar Association, the Nevada Justice Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.

Caleb Langsdale, Esq. is the founding attorney with the firm. His practice areas include creditor collection litigation, criminal defense, personal injury litigation, civil litigation, and real estate matters. Further, Mr. Langsdale has been accredited as VA claims attorney with the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

A native Nevadan, Mr. Langsdale graduated Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2003 wherein he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance and graduated the top-ranked student in the Finance department. Mr. Langsdale graduated from Chapman University School of Law located in Orange County, California....

Richard Berberian is a partner at Berberian Ain LLP and has over 15 years of legal experience handling personal injury, medical malpractice, elder law and nursing home abuse matters. Mr. Berberian started his career on the other side defending insurance companies and self-insured entities. His experience gave him firsthand insight on tactics used by insurance companies against plaintiffs. Fast forward to 2010, where Mr. Berberian shifted his focus to defending plaintiffs against big bully insurance companies. This decision led him to meet his partner in crime, Farris Ain, a fierce litigator who brings 15 years of legal experience to Mr....

I am the owner and operator of Martin Law P.C., a general practice law firm that is located in downtown, Las Vegas, Nevada. I am a Navy veteran and an 18 year resident of Las Vegas. I went to law school at Washburn Unversity School Of law and for my undergraduate degree, I went to University of Nevada Las Vegas.
My practice consists, but it is not limited to the following:

1. Quashing Arrest Warrants: I can often quash traffic warrants in a day for Clark County justice or municipal court issued warrants. So, do not delay and call...

Attorney Matthew W. Hoffmann is an experienced personal injury attorney who is currently employed by Battle Born Injury Lawyers, a distinguished law firm helping personal injury victims throughout Nevada, including Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and the vicinity. Born and raised in rural North Dakota, Matthew went on to attend the University of North Dakota School of Law. A scholarship student, as well as the President of the Moot Court Board, Attorney Hoffmann, earned his Juris Doctorate With Distinction. After graduation, Matthew moved to Las Vegas to begin his legal career. His first position was with an insurance defense firm, one of the...

Hailing from one of the pioneer families of the Las Vegas valley, Artemus W. Ham IV, born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a fourth generation Nevadan and third generation attorney having followed in his grandfather and great grandfather’s footsteps. The Hams have played a significant role throughout the years, assisting the prosperous evolution and development of Las Vegas and have been honored and recognized across the state of Nevada for their philanthropic work. Artemus is a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas and completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University with a political...

Eric A. Stovall Ltd is a law firm helping clients throughout Nevada. Before entering law in 1987, Eric Stovall was a licensed insurance agent and ran an independent insurance agency in Reno, Nevada. This experience reveals valuable insights and gives Mr. Stovall a special perspective when handling a personal injury case. Mr. Stovall is also a past president of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. Surrogacy and Adoption matters are a large and important part of his practice.

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...

Kristina was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field after working as a legal assistant when she was just 16 years old. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and she later decided to obtain her Juris Doctor from UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law. She has been practicing since 2002.

As an attorney, Kristina enjoys helping her clients resolve their legal issues, while also helping them understand the legal process. Additionally, she loves helping new attorneys with forms and organizational ideas.

When she’s not working, Kristina enjoys playing board...

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...

Mitchell S. Bisson, Esq. is the Managing Attorney at Callister & Associates and handles a vast majority of the class action and complex civil litigation for the firm. Mr. Bisson is also dedicated to representing victims of civil rights violations such as police brutality through aggressive Civil Rights lawsuits to compensate victims and their families. Mr. Bisson has years of experience handling a wide variety of cases from complex consumer rights lawsuits to basic breach of contract and personal injury lawsuits. Mitchell S. Bisson is committed to providing the legal services that clients need, whether they live...

I am a third generation lawyer who graduated CUM LAUDE from California Western School of Law. After passing the Bar in 1982 I worked with my father litigating criminal and family law cases until I was accepted into the US Navy as a Judge Advocate Geneal (i.e., lawyer in the Navy), and I tried many felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. I was in charge of the Navy's equivalent to the Personal Injury Section for a year, and I gained much criminal and civil experience. In 1986, I was honorably discharged from the Navy and I entered private practice with my...

After graduating cum laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1992, Laura Payne went to work for one of the leading insurance companies in the nation. By the time she decided to open her own law firm in 2003, she was lead attorney in that office in charge of ten lawyers and thousands of cases in the Las Vegas valley. She decided to open her own firm because she realized that the average person was not receiving adequate representation, and that the insurance companies were using their power and wealth to undervalue the injuries and property damage sustained...

Brown Law Offices is a small firm focused on State and Federal, adult and juvenile criminal defense, as well as personal injury law. Phil Brown is the owner and manager for Brown Law Offices. Practicing since 1997, Mr. Brown provides a combination of personalized attention and an aggressive litigation style to help you meet your litigation goals.

Jack joined the litigation team at Eglet Prince in 2016, and practices catastrophic personal injury law. He has been recognized as one of Nevada’s “Legal Elite” and “Best Up and Coming” by the Nevada Business Press, a “Rising Star” by the Mountain States Super Lawyers publication, and a “Top 10 Under 40” personal injury attorney in Nevada by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA). Prior to joining Eglet Prince, Jack was a business litigator for one of Nevada’s oldest law firms, and before then served as insurance defense counsel for a national law firm. During law school, Jack...

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,...