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Vincent Vitatoe focuses on general civil litigation and civil appeals.  Vincent enjoys meeting with clients, understanding their legal issues, and offering strategic solutions.. Vincent received his undergraduate degree from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business with concentrations in Management and Marketing.  At Truman State University, Vincent was a starter on the varsity wrestling team and earned recognition as a two-time NCAA Division II Academic All-American Honorable mention. Vincent moved to Las Vegas and graduated magna cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada—Las Vegas.  During law school, Vincent gained valuable experience externing for both Justice Michael Douglas in the Nevada Supreme Court and for the Honorable Judge Roger Hunt in the federal U.S. District Court—District of Nevada.  Additionally, Vincent completed a legal internship with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and subsequently worked for the UFC on legal/business projects and as a Business Data Analyst. Upon graduation from law school, Vincent served as a law clerk to the Honorable Elissa F. Cadish of the Eighth Judicial District located in Las Vegas, Nevada.  As law clerk, Vincent encountered a wide-range of legal issues while working on Judge Cadish’s split Civil/Criminal docket.  Further, Vincent conducted legal research, wrote bench memoranda, drafted minute orders, frequently observed court proceedings, assisted with trial preparation, and generally assisted Judge Cadish with handling her large case docket.. Vincent loves mental and physical challenges. In his spare time, Vincent enjoys reading, playing chess, camping, boating and participating in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions.

Steven M. Baker is a partner at Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen, where he represents clients in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Steve comes from a family that has long been dedicated to helping others, providing advocacy and engaging in activism to assist those in need and give back to the community. Steve continues this familial tradition by advocating tirelessly for victims of negligence, as well as the families of those wrongfully killed. He has dedicated his entire practice to this area of law and is devoted to doing everything in his power to achieve the best possible outcomes on behalf of his clients.An accomplished and respected attorney, Steve has earned numerous awards and accolades over the years, including an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer-review rating offered by the prestigious organization. He also has a 10.0 rating on Avvo, was named in the Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers, and earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from America’s Top 100 Attorneys in 2017, among many other honors.

Shea Backus is a shareholder with BACKUS, CARRANZA & BURDEN.. Ms. Backus was born and raised in Las Vegas and graduated from Clark High School as a distinguished scholar. She attended the University of California, San Diego where she received her degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Management Science. She received Provost Honors and actively participated as a leader in her sorority Delta Delta Delta and Panhellenic.. Ms. Backus received her Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she was awarded High Pro Bono Distinction and the Dean’s Award. Ms. Backus was a William Pedrick Scholar and an intern for the Department of Justice, Office of Tribal Justice. In addition, she was recognized for receiving the highest grade in Environmental Law and Indian Gaming. Ms. Backus received a Certificate in Indian Law from Arizona State University for successful completion of over 21 hours of course studies focusing on Indian law, writing a substantial paper titled, “The Legal Boundary Between Class II and Class III Gaming in Indian Country,” and completing work experience with a federal agency practicing Indian law.. Ms. Backus represents individuals and business entities in a variety of areas, including both transactional and litigation. Ms. Backus enjoys discussing hot legal issues and has participated as a speaker for the National Business Institute on Construction Defect Litigation: From A to Z, “Ethical Considerations,” and Building Your Civil Trial Skills, “The Mechanics of Nevada Civil Procedure” and “How to Handle Post-Trial Issues.” Ms. Backus has also presented for Lorman Education Services on “Indemnity Issues Between Contracting Parties” in the construction industry.. Ms. Backus was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 2003. Ms. Backus is admitted to practice before all Nevada state courts and the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Ms. Backus has also had the privilege to appear in matters before the tribal courts of Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, Moapa River Indian Reservation, and Las Vegas Paiute Indian Reservation. As part of Ms. Backus’ experience, she has had the opportunity to participate in the following reported cases: Rolf Jensen & Associates v. Eighth Judicial Dist. Ct., 128 Nev. Adv. Op. 42, 282 P.3d 743 (Aug. 9, 2012); and Halcrow, Inc. v. Eighth Judicial Dist. Ct., 129 Nev. Adv. Op. 42, 302 P.3d 1148 (June 27, 2013).. Ms. Backus made history by serving in the first female majority state legislature as Assemblywoman for District 37.. Ms. Backus has been recognized for serving foster children in abuse and neglect cases by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada for contributing more than 100 hours of her time. Ms. Backus has also been recognized by Mountain West Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2009 through 2013 and by Nevada Business Magazine as a Legal Elite for 2013.

Leland Eugene Backus is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law and has been counsel in some of the largest complex cases in the country, including the MGM Grand Hotel fire litigation, DuPont Plaza Hotel Fire litigation, the PEPCON plant explosion, bone screw litigation, tobacco litigation, yellow brass fitting litigation, Venetian Resort construction litigation, and CityCenter Harmon Tower construction and lien master litigation.   Mr. Backus is a Fellow in the trial lawyer honorary society of Litigation Counsel of America and the Order of Justitia honorary trial order.  He is a founding member and Director of Eagle International Associates.  Mr. Backus is a founding shareholder of Backus, Carranza & Burden rated by Martindale Hubbell as a Preeminent Law Firm with the highest rating of AV.  He has been recognized as a Superlawyer, Top Lawyer and his firm as one of the Best Law Firms in Nevada by U. S. News & World Report.  Mr. Backus is also an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association for construction and commercial disputes.  He practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation, professional liability, construction, hotel/casino, complex and insurance litigation, health care law and international law.  Mr. Backus has been an author for the Nevada Civil Practice Manual, Defense Law Journal, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, and has authored several articles in the field of litigation. He has lectured and engaged in mock trials on an international basis on a variety of topics pertaining to mass disaster litigation, computer use in litigation, litigation practice, construction law, claims presentation, evidence, insurance law, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation and a variety of litigation and procedural areas of law. Mr. Backus was a trustee and past chairman of the Nevada Law Foundation; past chairman of Big Brothers and Big Sisters; a past director of The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee; a past charter president of the Exchange Club of Las Vegas; former chairman of the State of Nevada Certified Court Reporters Board, and is presently Secretary, Chairman and Director of Send Me On Vacation, Inc., a nonprofit charity that sends breast cancer survivors on vacation following treatment.

I handle a range of civil litigation matters for individuals and businesses. After several years as a defense lawyer, I became a solo practitioner to use my big law trial and appellate experience to give personal attention to select clients and cases. I work alone (with support!) because I have a unique set of skills and insights: I went to law school after raising children, prior careers in journalism and public relations, almost becoming an economist, and living in several U.S. states, New Zealand and England.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Las%20Vegas and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Las%20Vegas and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Las%20Vegas and surrounding areas.