Top best Insurance Lawyers Near me in ZIP 89146

Rachel L. Shelstad is a partner with Winner & Booze. Rachel is a native Nevadan, and her family has resided in Las Vegas since 1950. Rachel engages in the defense of civil litigation including claims for personal injury, property damage, premises liability, investigation of insurance fraud, bad faith litigation in State and Federal Court, and the prosecution of claims for subrogated interests. Rachel has participated in over forty (40) trials and enjoys bringing excellent and efficient results to her clients.. Prior to joining Winner & Booze, Rachel was a Trial Attorney III at the Government Employees Insurance Company for over five (5) years. Rachel gained great experience in the areas of trial practice, personal injury, and insurance law. Rachel previously joined Hurtik Law & Associates in 2013, and focused her practice on general civil litigation, commercial litigation, construction defect, trust and estate litigation, real estate litigation, transactional, probate and criminal law.. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006. Rachel was elected to the Pi Mu Epsilon, National Honorary Mathematics Society, Nevada Beta Chapter, in recognition of superior achievement in the field of mathematics. Rachel received a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas.Rachel previously worked as a law clerk for another well-known Las Vegas law firm where she primarily practiced criminal law, complex civil litigation, administrative law and appeals in the Ninth Circuit.. Rachel is admitted to practice in all Nevada State Courts, Federal Court for the District of Nevada, and the Supreme Court of Nevada.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I am a civil litigation attorney with over 15 years of experience, including nearly 20 first chaired trials and more than 150 appeals. Specializing in financial services, insurance coverage, and personal injury.

Hi! I am Tom Christensen, owner of Christensen Law, husband, and father of seven fabulous children, and grandfather of 12. I care about my family, and I care about yours. I care about our wonderful city of Las Vegas. That is why I am an attorney. I care and I am dedicated to protecting your rights, serving your family and our community.. My grandfather MJ Christensen came to Las Vegas in 1939. He helped to build and served this community his whole life as a business owner, State Legislator, and actively serving in his church and many community organizations.. My father Carl J Christensen started his law firm in Las Vegas in 1957. He became a District Judge in 1971 and served our community for over 23 years.. My family has been serving your families and our community for 76 years. We have been serving in the legal field for 60 years. We are here to serve all of your family needs now and into the future. My sons and I are commited to protecting your rights and serving all your legal needs.

Christine Atwood is an Attorney in our Litigation Practice Group based in Las Vegas, NV, practicing in jurisdictions across northern and southern Nevada. Christine focuses her practice in the area of civil litigation, including but not limited to insurance defense, Anti-SLAPP, complex litigation, and general business litigation. Christine has experience with mandatory and binding arbitration, complex mediation and settlement conferences, and both civil and criminal jury trials.. Christine provides clients with legal advice and guidance to obtain favorable outcomes. She is well organized, and attentive, ensuring documentation and litigation proceedings go through the proper channels for maximized efficiency. She is consistently seeking to identify areas of potential or existing issues to provide actionable recommendations on process improvement to avoid liability, in accordance with legal options.. Christine began her practice of law at the Clark County District Attorney's office, where she was trained in courtroom etiquette, trial practice, and oral argument. She went on to work as a law clerk with CCDA where she submitted over 100 substantive motions, including eleven (11) briefs with the Nevada Supreme Court, all of which resulted in the convictions being affirmed. Christine then transitioned to civil litigation where she spent time working at a small insurance defense firm before joining our team.. Christine leverages a unique background in marketing and event management to provide counsel to a variety of industries, including arena events, concert promotion, and fundraising. She uses her communication skills to execute detailed research and due diligence, efficiently collecting pertinent evidence, and circumstantial data.. Christine holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma where she served as the Vice President of the Student Bar Association. She is an avid Oklahoma Sooners Fan and enjoys spending her free time cooking, hiking, and following college football.. Christine is admitted to practice with the state bar of Nevada and the United States District Court, District of Nevada. She is a member of the Howard McKibben Inn of Court, Nevada Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association, Junior League of Las Vegas, as well as Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity.

Charles Deskins was born and raised in Washington, DC, where he grew to love the big city hustle. His first love began with information and reading, Charles started his first job at fifteen as a NewsPaper Distributor for the Washington Post. In 2005, Charles graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice.. Charles attended the Charlotte School of Law and helped usher in several new courses for students in wine and fashion law. During his time in Charlotte, Charles was selected to be the President of the Fashion Law society providing students new opportunities to discover in potential breakout fields of study. Charles was also a member of the Charlotte School of Law Trial Team.. During law school, Charles first worked for RMA & Associates , a civil litigation and family law firm. That experience lead him to another law firm in Charlotte, Dummit Fradin, a family law and criminal defense firm. His experience of working in law firms in different states gives him a unique insight into the different procedural methods for obtaining the best results for clients.. In 2015, Charles obtained his Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law. In 2017, Charles began studying at UNLV Boyd School of Law doing an LL.M. program in Gaming Policy and Regulation. Charles graduated Boyd School of law in 2018 and was licensed to practice law in Nevada and the U.S. District Court of Nevada in 2020.. Charles focuses his practice on contested divorce and child custody cases and family law appeals.. In his spare time, Charles enjoys traveling, cooking, and board games. An avid sports fan, Charles also enjoys attending sporting events such as professional basketball games, horse racing, and professional football games.

Amanda Vogel is a prominent attorney with a focus on insurance coverage issues and litigation. She graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law in 2021, where she was honored on the Dean’s Honor List in Spring 2019 and Spring 2021. Amanda also received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in several subjects, including Civil Procedure and Criminal Law. Prior to her law degree, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, graduating summa cum laude in 2017. Her outstanding achievements in the legal field were recognized when she was awarded Tort Litigation Lawyer of the Year by Lawyer Monthly in the Women in Law Awards for 2024. Amanda is a dedicated member of the State Bar of Nevada, reflecting her commitment to excellence in legal practice.