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Julie focuses her practice in Personal Injury, Family Law, and Business.. Ms. Raye is a fearless defender of women’s rights with a national reputation of empowering women through her advocacy, passion, compassion, and servant leadership.. As a mother, daughter, sister, lawyer, business woman and leader in her community, Julie Raye’s compassion is coupled with her commitment to help raise women up, give voice to the voiceless, and vigorously protect those who are facing a seemingly unbeatable foe.. Ms. Raye helps women navigate their way through personal injury litigation, divorce, custody, asset division, and also works with her clients to build and grow purposeful, profitable and soul aligned businesses.. In and out of the courtroom, Ms. Raye approaches all legal issues with Grace & Gravitas.. Julie Raye ensures each client is heard, appreciated, nurtured and loved. Julie Raye is also the founder of Grace & Justice, a non-profit community development corporation that ensures equal access to justice for women.

Joshua practices primarily in the areas of Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. He obtained his B.S. in Business Administration at UNLV, and went on to graduate from William S. Boyd School of Law.  He obtained his Nevada Bar License several months later, and opened up his own law firm and tenaciously began defending those accused of committing crimes while working with other local firms on their civil and criminal cases. His affordable prices and aggressive approach to criminal defense quickly escalated his reputation as an effective and capable attorney.. A year after opening his solo practice, Joshua merged his practice with Thomas Boley, and began practicing more heavily in the area of personal injury, while still maintaining a firm foothold in the law firm's criminal cases.. Almost exactly two years after setting out as a solo attorney, Joshua's law firm added a third partner, Richard Hawkins, a veteran in the areas of Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Business Law.

Jorge G. Corral graduated from Loyola Law School in 1993 and has been practicing personal injury and workers’ compensation law since 1994. Prior to joining the team at Southwest Legal Group™, he owned his own practice for 15 years. He is fully committed to each client that he represents.Mr. Corral now focuses his practice on assisting Spanish-speaking clients and splits his time between the firm’s Las Vegas and Albuquerque offices. He handles all aspects of litigation, including law and motion practice, mediation, court appearance, binding arbitration, settlement conferences, and depositions.Mr. Corral is licensed to practice in California, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Jordan Montet is an experienced litigator who has represented clients in numerous industries on a wide array of legal matters. Ms. Montet focuses her practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis in healthcare law, specifically serving healthcare entities. In addition to working on civil litigation matters, Ms. Montet regularly represents professionals before their respective licensing boards.. Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Ms. Montet worked as a practicing attorney handling a wide range of professional liability, personal injury, general liability, and labor and employment matters. Ms. Montet is experienced assisting companies in the defense of employment discrimination, wage-and-hour class actions, contract disputes, and various tort claims.. Ms. Montet graduated from Auburn University, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Spanish and Sociology in 2012. She received her Juris Doctorate in 2016 from Georgia State University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, where she graduated cum laude, with a certificate from the Center for Health, Law, and Society specializing in Health Law. While in law school, Jordan served two years as a graduate research assistant and completed a judicial clerkship with Presiding Justice P. Harris Hines of the Georgia Supreme Court. After obtaining her juris doctor, she was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in October 2016. Jordan relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in the Fall of 2017 and was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in May 2018. Jordan is admitted to practice before all Nevada state courts, Georgia state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.. In her spare time, Ms. Montet can be found cheering on the Auburn Tigers with her two dogs.

Jon is a seasoned legal and government affairs professional with more than 25 years of experience and an established record of success implementing strategies and achieving results on issues including taxation, commercial real estate, insurance, healthcare and entertainment. He is a proven leader and highly-effective negotiator with the ability to communicate effectively, build consensus and drive outcomes that exceed expectations.. Originally aspiring to hold elected office, Jon began his career as a US Senate Intern. Jon joined Argentum Partners in April of 2000.

Johnathon Fayeghi is a litigator whose practice includes complex commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate disputes and Medicare/Medicaid and private health insurer disputes.  Johnathon has a wide range of commercial litigation experience: from small business disputes to multi-jurisdictional lawsuits in state and federal courts. Johnathon also has a great deal of experience handling commercial and residential real estate disputes and has been a Nevada Real Estate Licensee since 2005, with experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions.

Johnathan Leavitt is an attorney in the Richard Harris Law Firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Leavitt is a fourth-generation native of Las Vegas, and grandson of the late Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron E. Leavitt.. Mr. Leavitt earned a Bachelor’s in University Studies with dual Minors in Political Science and Business Law from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He attended the University of Idaho College of Law, where he fast-tracked to graduation in 2.5 years, earning his J.D. with an emphasis in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. While attending law school, Mr. Leavitt was granted a limited license to practice law in the school’s Legal Aid Clinic, where he began gaining invaluable courtroom experience representing the rights of clients who could not afford legal representation.. Mr. Leavitt was admitted to practice law in the state of Nevada in October of 2013, and began directly handling client’s cases and regularly appearing and arguing in court. Since that time, Mr. Leavitt has represented numerous clients in many different areas of the law. He has successfully litigated and/or negotiated many cases and obtained favorable results for his clients. Specifically, Mr. Leavitt has helped to recover millions of dollars collectively for his clients.

John T. Keating is a seasoned attorney based in Nevada, admitted to the Bar in 1997. He earned his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. With a focus on Tort & Insurance Law and General Practice, John's legal journey includes roles at Eglet & Prince, LLP and as a Law Clerk at the 8th Judicial District Court. Notable achievements include his involvement in the Moot Court Board and earning the distinction of Outstanding Oralist in 1996. Throughout his career, John has provided legal counsel to clients such as Allstate Insurance Company, Progressive Insurance Company, ANPAC, United Fire, Kemper Insurance, and Key Insurance. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, and Clark County Bar Association, showcasing his commitment to the legal fraternity. John's dedication to legal excellence is evident in his contributions to the legal landscape over the years.

John L. Waite III was born in Springfield, Missouri and attended Missouri State University where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1996 with dual majors in Finance and Insurance/Risk Management and a minor in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corp program. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard and attended Officer Basic Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as an artillery officer. Including his time as a cadet, John served 11 years in the military. John subsequently obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Missouri State University in 1999 while working in the securities industry as a portfolio administrator with State Street Bank in Kansas City, Missouri.. In 2000, John was accepted into the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law. John worked full-time as a securities trader with M&I Global Securities Lending while attending law school in the evenings. After graduating law school in 2003, John accepted a judicial clerkship with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada. Following his clerkship, John worked for a national law firm in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the next 10 years, John’s legal experience consisted of a general litigation practice involving real estate transactions, employment law, contract disputes, collections and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, family law, probate disputes, and FINRA/AAA arbitration. John was also appointed as a guardian ad litem to represent children who were placed in foster care due to neglect and/or abuse suffered at the hands of their parents or other caregivers.. In 2016, John returned to Las Vegas, Nevada, and began working for the Clark County, Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, as a compliance officer and law clerk with the Probate Department.. In 2020, John returned to the private practice of law, where he practiced in the areas of estate planning, probate/trust litigation, guardianship, and family law. In 2024, John joined the Standish Law Group focusing his practice to family law.. John has been recognized for his professional accomplishments through his selection as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

John Holiday is the owner of the John Holiday Law Firm where he focuses his practice on the areas of child custody, child support, and domestic violence. John has been practicing in Nevada since 2013. Prior to becoming an attorney, John served two tours in Iraq with the United States Marine Corps and taught world history at Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. John speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently and is available to consult with clients in those languages.

John Gordon was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada - one of the few Las Vegas natives. He graduated from Gorman High School in 1988 and the University of San Diego in 1992. Following in his family's footsteps, John attended and graduated from law school at Stetson University College of Law (which is consistently ranked in the top 100 law schools by U.S. News and World Report, and was ranked #1 for Trial Advocacy and #5 for Legal Writing in 2007 by the same publication), St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1995.

John Bertoldo has been a practicing attorney in the State of Nevada since 1985 and has been an effective managing partner at Benson, Bertoldo, Baker & Carter since becoming a partner in 1992.

Joey is a litigation partner at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Joey practices primarily in the areas of insurance bad faith and employment litigation representing insureds against insurance companies and employees against employers.. As a fourth generation Nevadan, Joey has deep and extensive ties to the state, and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he earned a degree in accounting. He then studied law at the William S. Boyd School of Law where he was on the editorial board of the Nevada Law Journal. During his time at Boyd, Joey externed for the Honorable Bruce A. Markell, Federal Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada.. Since graduating from law school, Joey has worked as a plaintiff’s lawyer to protect the rights of individuals who are treated unfairly by insurers and employers. Joey has considerable experience litigating class action cases, including, most prominently, settlement of a class action against a national convenience store chain on behalf of store managers for $8.25M. Joey has lectured at several continuing legal education seminars and regularly mentors other lawyers regarding litigating insurance and employment disputes.. When not working, Joey enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and two young daughters. If he is not playing soccer or video games with his son, he is likely having a tea party or dancing with his daughters. Joey is an avid sports fan and outdoorsman and enjoys watching sports, coaching soccer, and spending time hiking and camping.

Joel Mann is committed to his clients and works tirelessly on their behalf.  His goal is to be an advocate, who can always be counted on to fight for his clients.  He firmly believes in keeping the lines of communication to his clients open and in helping him/her understand the process they are experiencing.  By treating the client-attorney relationship as a partnership, clients can rest assured that they are getting the best representation possible.. Joel Mann earned his J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and was admitted to practice law in Nevada in 2002. During law school, he had the opportunity to do internships for Nevada District Court Judge Michael Cherry, the United States Attorney’s office, and a well-respected local criminal defense firm. He also was part of the moot court team and the Juvenile Justice Legal Clinic at the Boyd School of Law and was a law clerk in the Clark County District Attorney’s office.. All these experiences helped shape Joel Mann's interest and career in criminal law. In 2006, Joel opened up his own practice as a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney, Law Office of Joel M. Mann. Ever since he has been defending individuals accused of crimes in the Las Vegas area. If you have been arrested recently and would like to speak with Attorney Joel Mann during a free consultation, call to schedule an appointment.. Joel Mann is skilled in almost every aspect of criminal defense. He has a particular focus on handling cases involving DUI, gambling-related cases such as casino debts and many other crimes in the area as a Las Vegas drug attorney. No matter what crime you are accused of, it's important to have an attorney who knows the system, on your side.

Jess practices primarily in criminal defense and personal injury.. Jess has the passion, knowledge and experience to represent those accused of committing crimes.  After volunteering and serving a 2-year commitment with AmeriCorps in Hawaii (a domesticated version of the Peace Corps), Jess was compelled to help those who could not help themselves.  After graduating law school, Jess moved from Michigan to Las Vegas.  He was selected as an extern with the Office of the Attorney General; a highly competitive and sought-after position.  After passing the bar, Jess worked as a court appointed attorney for the Las Vegas Municipal Courts and represented indigent clients charged with crimes committed in the City of Las Vegas. After gaining invaluable experience as a public attorney, Jess worked as the main defense attorney at one of Las Vegas’ largest DUI law offices.. Jess personally has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases which include, but is not limited to; DUI, traffic, domestic battery, simple battery, battery with substantial bodily harm, battery strangulation, battery with use of a deadly weapon, battery on an officer, burglary, robbery, vehicular crimes causing death, murder, child abuse & neglect, assault, coercion, conspiracy, attempt charges, evading, resisting arrest, solicitation, juvenile crimes, drug charges, possession charges, fraud, petit larceny, grand larceny, embezzlement, TPO violations, bad checks, casino markers, cheating at gambling and sex crimes.. Jess has the ability and experience to negotiate your case to a favorable resolution or litigate your case with numerous bench and jury trials under his belt.

Jennifer Micheli is an experienced litigator who has represented clients in numerous industries on a wide array of legal matters. She practices business law and complex civil litigation with a concentration on torts and products liability, premise liability, catastrophic injury, insurance defense and insurance law. Ms. Micheli is a tenacious litigator known for her strategic thinking, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible results for her clients.. Prior to joining Marquis Aurbach, Ms. Micheli was a shareholder as a regional Las Vegas based law-firm where she managed issues related to contracts, business entities, sports and entertainment, real estate, product liability and employment law. She also gained a broad range of experience during her career as in-house legal counsel for an international insurance company. As a staff-counsel attorney, Ms. Micheli represented insureds in third party personal injury and wrongful death cases and first party cases involving personal injury and bad faith allegations. Ms. Micheli has served as primary trial counsel and obtained favorable verdicts in jury trials in both State and Federal Courts in Nevada. During the course of her career, Ms. Micheli has also represented professionals in malpractice cases and civil conspiracy RICO actions.. Ms. Micheli received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, summa cum laude, in 2005 from Syracuse University in upstate New York. Thereafter, she returned to her hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada where she attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' William S. Boyd School of Law and graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctorate in 2008. During law school, Ms. Micheli served as an extern to the Honorable Judge Joseph T. Bonaventure, Sr. of the Eighth Judicial District Court, the Honorable Judge Nancy C. Oesterle of the Las Vegas Justice Court, and the Clark County Public Defender's Office.

Jennifer L. Ferris is a passionate and intelligent lawyer who has dedicated her career to defending individuals accused of and charged with crimes in the Las Vegas area. She is well-versed in criminal law and recognizes the value of taking a strategic yet aggressive approach to secure the best result for every client. From minor theft crimes to violent offenses, Jennifer is committed to the full protection of her clients’ constitutional rights and freedom. She is a firm believer in rehabilitation and believes that people deserve the chance to improve their lives, rather than face extreme penalties. Immediately upon passing the bar she began working immediately to help people in her community with their legal needs. Now operating her own practice, Ferris Law, Jennifer applies her passion for helping others by alleviating their fear and protecting their best interests in a wide range of criminal matters.

Jeffrey Jaeger is a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney and founder of The Law Offices of Jeffrey Jaeger. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of men and women arrested in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas in Clark County.. Attorney Jeffrey Jaeger represents Nevada residents and tourists facing a variety of misdemeanor and felony charges, including domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, marijuana crimes, prostitution and solicitation, violent offenses, and more.. Jeffery's interest in law began at a young age, but his dream of becoming an attorney was postponed because of his professional obligations and career path within Clark County government.  Although he was originally was unable to commit fully to higher education, his passion for law remained.. He earned his juris doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego in 2013. As a student, he was on the Dean's List for one semester and received five Academic Achievement Awards (Amjur), including an award for Law Office Technology and another for his work in Forensic Evidence.. Prior to law school, Jeffrey attended American InterContinental University where he graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA in 2008. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in visual communication.. Jeffrey is the co-author of Westlaw's Courtroom Handbook of Nevada Evidence, a book used by Nevada judges and attorneys as a comprehensive guide on evidence in Nevada cases. He also has co-authored a paper that analyzed court decisions regarding the admissibility of electronically stored information. This knowledge allows him to construct a solid defense for his clients.. If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or anywhere in the surrounding areas of Clark County, contact The Law Offices of Jeffrey Jaeger. He can use his knowledge of the criminal process and experience with evidence to ensure the best defense strategy is used against your criminal charge. Call to schedule a free consultation.

Jeannie Hua has 27 years of litigation experience.  Former Deputy Attorney General, Jeannie has experience on both sides of criminal law.  Jeannie has represented clients in hundreds if not thousands of misdemeanors and felonies cases with results that her clients deserved.  Jeannie has  defended clients for offenses including but not limited to misdemeanors such as battery domestic violence, driving under the influence, petty larceny, drug possession, trespassing, soliciting and obstructing police officer.  Jeannie has represented numerous clients in offenses including but not limited to murder, attempt murder, kidnapping, robbery, battery with use of a deadly weapon, assault, grand larceny, possession of stolen property, trafficking in controlled substances, possession of controlled substance with intent to sell, drug possession, forgery, obtaining money under false pretenses, and burglary.  Jeannie has also represented clients for their probation and parole hearings.  If you want your case to be taken care by a professional that has your best interest at heart, contact Jeannie Hua today.

Jbi Legal is owned by Joseph Iarussi a licensed attorney in the State of Nevada.  We offer a holistic approach to the clients situation and try to solve all of their issues.  Joseph takes pride in being a lawyer, and in the work he does.. Accused of a crime? - we work hard to get the best possible resolution, and  think creatively about how to solve someone's legal issue.. Financial Probelem? - We can file bankruptcy or help you with a plan to reorganize your affairs at a reduced rate with your creditors.. Family Problem? Divorce or Child Custody? We will fight for you to get all that you are entitled to under the law.. Our main goal is to make sure our clients are happy with our service, and feel that they have been represented aggressively in court.   If a favorable deal can not be reached, then our team is not afraid to prepare for and take a case to trial.. When you hire  Joseph as your lawyer you will get the best possible legal representation in court .Guaranteed.

Jason was born in Peoria, Illinois and was raised in the Chicago suburbs. After graduating high school, he attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. In college, he founded and was President of the Johnson & Wales University Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, and also sat on the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island ACLU and Rhode Island Coalition Against the Death Penalty. Upon graduation from JWU, he was honored as Civil Libertarian of the Year by the ACLU chapter he founded, and was awarded the university's Senior Service Award, given to the graduating senior who contributed the most to student life during their tenure at the university. In 2009 Jason was honored as an Alumni Leader by the university.. After college, Jason enrolled as part of the Charter Class of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law. He once again founded a chapter of the ACLU, at the Boyd School of Law, and served as its President for three years. For three consecutive years Jason received a Community Service Scholarship, awarded by the Boyd School of Law. He graduated from UNLV with his Juris Doctorate in May 2002, and was also awarded the Dean's Award for Outstanding Service. Jason also studied abroad in 2001 at Oxford University, New College, in Oxford, England.. Jason has been admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, the State of Nevada, the District of Columbia, the United States District Court, District of Nevada, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also sat on the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Nevada, and is currently a member of the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the Student Press Law Center. In August 2008 the Board of Governors of the State Bar appointed Jason to the Fee Dispute Arbitration Committee. Jason has also been an instructor in Education Law at the University of Texas School of Law and Austin Bar Association's People's Law School.

Jason Maier is a founding partner of the law firm Maier Gutierrez Ayon. His practice includes the representation of individuals and businesses, with a concentration in the areas of personal injury, business and commercial litigation. Prior to establishing the firm with his partners Luis Ayon and Joseph Gutierrez, Jason worked as an attorney with Beckley Singleton, one of Nevada’s most prestigious law firms at the time. It was during this time that he met Joseph Gutierrez, as a part of a three-attorney trial team that consistently took cases to trial, and won. Based on a track record of success at Beckley Singleton, the trial team was recruited by the international law firm Greenberg Traurig to establish a litigation practice in the firm’s Las Vegas office. At Greenberg Traurig, Jason successfully represented clients throughout all phases of civil litigation, including numerous arbitrations and trials. Early in his career, Jason worked as an attorney in the white collar litigation practice of Skadden Arps in Washington, D.C., where he represented national and international clients in various investigations by the federal government. Jason began his legal career as a law clerk for United States District Judge James C. Mahan (District of Nevada).Since founding Maier Gutierrez Ayon, Jason has enjoyed having the opportunity to provide individuals, families and small businesses with the personal attention of a small law firm while still offering the diverse, proven legal experience found at large law firms.Education. Awards and Recognitions. Bar Admissions. Court Admissions. Professional Memberships

Jason Cook is a Las Vegas accident attorney with more than 10 years of experience working on personal injury cases. He has experience as an insurance defense lawyer, and he has been working on behalf of injured plaintiffs in Nevada since 2004.. With exceptional, personalized service, our law firm can provide you with the help you need. Mr. Cook understands the strategies employed by insurance companies and their lawyers. The legal process is like a chess match, and you should be certain your attorney has the resources and creativity to fight for your best possible outcome.. Serving Las Vegas and all of Nevada, Attorney Jason Cook is dedicated to providing legal counsel and making sure that you, as an accident victim, are treated fairly and respectfully. Do not be further victimized. Let us deal with the insurance company.. Attorney Jason Cook provides you with legal counsel to help deal with the pain and suffering that stem from injury caused by another person’s negligence.. No medical insurance? Don't worry! We still have the ability to help you.

Jamie Cogburn founded J. Cogburn Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers with the goal to fight for those who could not fight for themselves. Jamie grew up in Sherman, Texas, before moving to Reno, Nevada, where Jamie graduated from Reno High School. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada and graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2003. After law school, Jamie worked for the Honorable Ron Parraguirre as a judicial law clerk before working at a prominent law firm in Las Vegas.. Jamie is honored to serve on the Board of Governors for his state’s trial lawyer association, the Nevada Justice Association. In addition, Jamie also acts as a Trustee for Citizens for Justice, wherein he fights for consumers’ rights in the state legislature. Although Jamie is actively involved in protecting the local community from the abuses of insurance companies, he dedicates a tremendous amount of time to helping those in financial need. Jamie founded the non-profit organization, Give to Learn, wherein they provide scholarships to children who have overcome an adversity in their life. Prior to becoming President of Give To Learn, Jamie donated his time and resources to other charities, such as Three Square Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club and Shade Tree. J. Cogburn Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers offers an annual need-based scholarship to an individual who has overcome great adversity.. Jamie is dedicated to taking cases to trial, which is evidenced by his jury verdicts and awards he has received throughout his career. Jamie is an AV rated trial attorney and is a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an impressive group of trial lawyers who have settled a case or won a trial for $2,000,000 or more. Less than 1% of lawyers in the United States qualify for membership. Since 2010, Jamie has been identified as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, an honor bestowed to less than 5% of the best and brightest lawyers under the age of 40. Jamie has also been voted into the “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers year after year.. Jamie’s areas of practice include personal injury, wherein he represents individuals injured due to the actions of others. Outside the office, Jamie spends time with his wife and three kids. Jamie enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends.. Notable Awards:. • Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers• Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2010 – 2016• Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an impressive group of trial lawyers who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements• AV rated by Martindale

James was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. In his senior year of high school, his family immigrated to Southern California where he graduated from Temecula Valley High School. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University, James attended The University of New Hampshire School of Law. During law school, James served as an editor for IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review and competed in the National Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court competition in New York City. James also completed a judicial externship for The Honorable Dean D. Pregerson, at the United States District for the Central District of California. In 2005, James graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor degree. James also obtained a Masters of Intellectual Property Law from UNH’s prestigious Franklin Pierce Law Center for Intellectual Property.. James started his legal career at one of the oldest and largest firms in Las Vegas. Later, he was part of a merger with a large regional firm where he was mentored by some of the best appellate talent in Nevada. Having developed a skill to create the record and preserve issues for success on appeal, James decided to turn his focus to litigation and trial advocacy in pursuit of being a well-rounded commercial and civil litigator and trial attorney. James’s state and federal practice concerns all matters related to insurance defense, with an emphasis in insurance bad faith litigation, premises liability, and professional liability. James also regularly provides coverage opinions to national insurance providers. He is active in the Clark County Bar Association and is currently serving his third two year term on the Executive Board. He was formerly the Editor-in-Chief of Communiqué from 2010 – 2012.