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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs. At Bertoldo, Baker, Carter & Smith, Paul R. M. Cullen often sees clients on their worst days. More than just knowing the law, he believes his job is to comfort, educate, and advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. That’s when the real work begins.. Paul grew up in Montreal, Canada. After graduating high school in Montreal, Paul continued his schooling in the United States. He graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois, earning a B.A. with a double major in business and international relations. Paul then attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California, where he met his wife Lindsay. After passing the California Bar, Paul and Lindsay moved to Nevada.. Following his admission to the Nevada Bar, Paul began his legal career representing individuals greatly impacted by the financial crisis. He assisted hundreds of clients struggling with debt, as well as those who were underwater on their homes. Paul knew early on that helping people and families was how he wanted to dedicate his law practice.. After several years of helping those suffering from the financial crisis, Paul transitioned to personal injury law, where he refocused his dedication and passion for helping others to assisting those who were harmed because of someone else’s negligence. He loves giving his clients a voice and fighting for their rights. In 2017, Paul joined Bertoldo, Baker, Carter & Smith.. To Paul, the best part of being a personal injury attorney is helping his clients recover from the injuries and losses they have suffered—and bringing a smile back to their faces.. In his spare time, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsay, and daughter, Madison. He is also an avid hockey player, runner, and obstacle course racer.

Voted BEST car accident lawyer & personal injury attorney in Las Vegas by Attorney at Law Magazine & MyVegas Magazine, Brian Boyer is dedicated to helping his clients recover financially after falling victim to an accident-injury in Las Vegas, NV.. Recent Attorney Highlights:

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.

Shannon L. Evans provides transaction legal services and consultation regarding areas of specialty in both Nevada and California and possesses a LL.M. in Taxation. Shannon graduated from the University of Santa Barbara with a BA in Business and Economics in 1983 and the University of San Diego Law School in 1986. She obtained her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of San Diego in 1996. Shannon was appointed by Congress to attend the Retirement Savers Summit in Washington, D.C., in 1998. Many of the topics of discussion are now reflected as changes in retirement planning and the feasibility of our Social Security System for future generations.. Shannon was admitted to practice law in California in 1990 and Nevada in 1991. Shannon also is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association and Vegas PBS Planned Giving Committee.. Shannon has published articles in Ed Slott’s IRA Advisor, Dental Economics Magazine, Nevada Woman’s Magazine and has speaking engagements with Ed Slott’s IRA Advisor groups and Vegas PBS.. Shannon’s interests include horseback riding, reading, contemporary art, wine tasting and public speaking.

Robert Hill was born and raised in Roswell New Mexico. He attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces New Mexico where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree. While working on his MBA, Robert was accepted to law school in San Diego California. While in Law School, Robert met his current wife and partner, Shauna Hill.. Upon graduating from Law School, Robert returned to New Mexico where he began his legal career as a prosecutor in Socorro New Mexico. As a prosecutor, Robert prosecuted all types of cases ranging from domestic violence to murder and everything in between. While in Socorro, Robert conducted approximately 20 jury trials, more than 50 bench trials and numerous hearings.. After prosecuting for 2 years, Robert and his wife moved to Las Cruces New Mexico where he opened his own office. A majority of his practice was focused on criminal defense while handling various civil cases. After building his practice for a few years, Shauna joined up and they again were working together handling everything from criminal defense to family law.. In 2006, they made the decision to move to Las Vegas Nevada. In Las Vegas, Robert has handled cases ranging from criminal defense, family law, personal injury, nursing home abuse, landlord tenant matters, and general civil matters. One constant throughout his legal career has been his court room work.. Robert and Shauna again joined together to open The Hill Law Group where their focus has been primarily on Family Law matters. Robert regularly attends conferences and trainings specifically designed for Family Law practitioners. In 2016, Robert became a Pro Tem Hearing Master for Child Support matters.. Robert and Shauna have 2 daughters. On a personal note, Robert loves everything to do with cars as he used to race IMCA modifieds and superstocks on the dirt tracks. When he is not spending time with his family, you could find him watching some sort of racing or other sports.. Robert is licensed to practice law in New Mexico (1998) inactive, California (2000) inactive and Nevada (2003).. He can be reached at or

My passion is real estate law: Prior to becoming an attorney, I spent a dozen years as a Realtor and operated my own real estate brokerage in Utah and Michigan. I capped my legal education with a post-doctorate law degree (LLM) in Real Property Development.  I live in Las Vegas with my wife and six children. You can reach me, seven zero 2 five 5 six 8 one two 6.

Marc J. Randazza is the managing partner of the firm and spends the majority of his time in the Las Vegas office, and is available for consultation in any of the firm’s offices, and at selected times in his correspondent firms’ offices in Turin, Italy and Paris, France. He is a nationally-known First Amendment and intellectual property attorney, and handles litigation and transactional matters nationwide.. Randazza’s First Amendment calling came to him at the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst, where he studied Journalism, but focused most of his studies on First Amendment legal issues.. After college, he worked as a journalist in Washington, DC, and Rome and Palermo, Italy, with sojourns on fishing vessels in Alaska, and oil tankers, tugboats, and freighters in the Caribbean and South Florida.. After his journalist and mariner days, he attended Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, and where he spent time clerking for the Supreme Court of Vermont and for Rydin Carlsten Advokatbyrå, a Stockholm-based intellectual property law firm.. Immediately following law school, Marc received a fellowship from the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida, where he spent two years conducting in-depth research, publishing, and lecturing on First Amendment and intellectual property law issues.. Following his fellowship, Randazza established a career focused on First Amendment and Internet law.. His practice includes representation of defendants in SLAPP actions, protesters, and other free speech cases as well as intellectual property litigation and transactions. His practice includes representation of Internet businesses with Section 230 protection, adult entertainment businesses, and other businesses and individuals in intellectual property and free speech matters. Randazza was honored by Vegas, Inc. as one of Southern Nevada’s best attorneys for lawsuits and disputes.. Randazza formerly taught First Amendment Law, Entertainment Law, Trademark Law, and Copyright Law at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. He is a frequent panelist at legal conferences focused on these issues. He is often asked for commentary in the mainstream media, and has frequently appeared on national television news shows, offering commentary on First Amendment legal issues.. Randazza is an officer of the First Amendment Lawyers’ Association. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, Massachusetts, Arizona, Florida, all federal courts in those states, multiple federal appellate courts, and before the United States supreme court.

Lindsay K. Cullen is a partner at Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the firm, she dedicates all of her efforts and skill to helping innocent victims of negligence and the loved ones of those wrongfully killed. A lifelong athlete, she understands the power of hard work, persistence, and great skill in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. She is a tireless advocate for her clients, going to battle for them against major insurance companies and their legal teams every day.Lindsay has been with Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen since 2013. She has always dedicated her legal practice to representing plaintiffs in complex litigation and regularly assists individuals in cases involving serious personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death. She is not afraid to stand up for her clients and, due to her impressive legal skill and client advocacy, has been honored with numerous awards and accolades. Among these, she has earned an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and was included in the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list, among many other honors.

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.

Keren Gesund is a native of Las Vegas, NV and graduate of University of California, Davis, school of law. She is licensed in California, Nevada and Louisiana.. Prior to forming Gesund & Pailet, LLC Ms. Gesund worked for a consumer protection law firm representing a number of national debt collection companies.  Having represented debt collection companies, Ms. Gesund is uniquely situated to understand both sides of the conflict, and prepared to address common mistakes made by debt collection agencies.

I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and remain a die-hard Cornhusker fan.I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Kansas in 1994 with a double major in Political Science and Communication Studies. Following my undergraduate studies, I earned my Juris Doctorate with Distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.Immediately after graduating law school in 1997, I moved to Las Vegas where I practiced law as an insurance defense attorney for seven years, until I joined Henness & Haight to assist injured victims.I have successfully tried several jury and non jury trials involving car accidents, slip and falls, and animal attacks. In addition to these types of cases, my practice includes all aspects of personal injury, including wrongful death cases, burn victims, accidents involving children, and negligent security cases.I am licensed to practice in Nevada and California and am a member of the Clark County, Nevada, and California Bar Associations. I have been named a Nevada Super Lawyer "Rising Star" in 2008 and 2009.In addition to Nebraska football, my interests include reading, skiing, biking, golf, independent film, coffee, and The Beatles.

I have an extensive accounting background that I use to help meet clients' needs in Estate Planning and Probate. I have very reasonable rates often below market average in order to accommodate a sector of clients that are often overlooked and still require the help of an attorney.

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.

Guiness Law Firm is committed to providing high quality legal services tailored to the particular requirements of each client. Our practice areas include Employment law, Immigration Law, Personal Injury, Family Law,  Contracts, Business Law, Bankruptcy and Civil Litigation.. Attorney Guiness Ohazuruike, Esq understands that communication is a top priority for clients and he works hard to understand the specific needs of the diverse client base and to communicate to each clients exactly where they stand in any legal process. He puts clients’ interests first. He demands excellence in the quality of his work.

Eric Blank focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and workers’ compensation actions. Before opening his current practice representing plaintiffs, he worked in insurance defense, defending insurance companies against claims asserted by plaintiffs. This experience provides Mr. Blank with unique insight into how insurance companies evaluate various types of claims and the strategies they employ to defend them. He also gained extensive business experience acting as general counsel for local NBC and Fox affiliates.. Mr. Blank decided to pursue a more fulfilling career, and shifted his practice to the exclusive representation of individual plaintiffs against insurance companies and corporations. Since transitioning his practice to the representation of plaintiffs, Mr. Blank has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients. More importantly, he has achieved a level of satisfaction in helping others that he was never able to achieve when he represented insurance companies and corporations.. Mr. Blank is committed to assisting people with legal problems, previously hosting a radio show where listeners could call in and have their basic legal questions answered. He derives great personal satisfaction in helping clients obtain the recovery they are entitled to receive.. Outside the practice of law, Mr. Blank is heavily involved in the community. He was voted Man of the Year by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and he enjoys spending time volunteering at the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. Mr. Blank has also published the inspirational illustrated book The Success of Robert Fitzgibbons, in which he encourages readers to listen to their hearts, work hard, and follow their dreams. He uses these philosophies in his practice of law as he assists people who are experiencing difficult times in their lives.

David’s interest in helping those who have lost a loved one or have been injured began when he was 16 years old. His sister, who was 19 at the time, was killed in a motor vehicle accident at the hands of a negligent driver. During the grieving process, David watched as a large insurance company tried to persuade his parents to sign away their rights to pursue a claim, in exchange for a nominal settlement amount. This experience stayed with David throughout his education and motivates him today to take on large companies in representing those who have lost a loved one or have been injured.. Today, David Francis is the principal owner of the David Francis Law Firm, a premier personal injury law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Having worked as a defense lawyer for three years, David learned first hand, how insurance comanies will wrongfully deny injury claims that submitted by fault-free las vegas motor vehicle accident victims.  David loves to fight for his clients to give them the largest possible settement for case.

Brian was born and raised in Las Vegas. Shortly after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his county. While in the Marines, Brian specialized in providing telecommunication services between ground forces and the Air Command Element (ACE) that communicated with the pilots in the sky. After his service in the Marine Corps, he moved back to Las Vegas to be close to family and pursue a degree at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. He worked full-time for the City of Henderson while pursuing his degree at night eventually being promoted into Management.. After a brief break from school, Brian returned to UNLV to attend the Boyd School of Law. While at Boyd, he focused on hands-on learning to receive courtroom and legal writing experience such as a yearlong externship with the United States Attorney’s Office and a semester with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office. During law school, he received a partial academic scholarship, a CALI award as the top student in Criminal Law, and a special designation for volunteer Pro Bono services. To further develop his advocacy, he volunteered for a National Moot Trial Competition. After graduation, he passed the Nevada Bar Exam and then the California Bar Exam.. In 2017, he accepted a role as a Prosecutor for the City of Henderson. He prepared and presented evidence to prosecute criminal matters from the initiation of criminal charges all the way to bench trials for misdemeanor crimes and violation of city ordinances. He also represented the city at criminal arraignments, appeals, motion hearings, sentencing hearings, probation revocation, and criminal trials. He also served as the Prosecutor for the City of Henderson Veterans Treatment Court. The specialty court is a diversion program that focuses on treatment to rehabilitate Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, or other disabilities.. In 2022, Brian retired from Public Service and joined McFarling Law Group to use his advocacy skills and courtroom experience to fight for clients. His focus is on litigating child custody and divorce cases as well as misdemeanor criminal defense.. In his spare time, Brian enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, snowboarding, and golfing. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys cheering for the Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, and UNLV Running Rebels. Go Rebs!

Brett A. Carter is a skilled Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and a partner at Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen. A longtime advocate for the injured and victims of negligence, Brett brings a passion for medicine to his practice of law. He is extensively knowledgeable about the best medical providers in the area, as well as the various treatments for each type of injury. More than this, he understands the many, far-reaching effects a serious injury has on a person’s life and, because of this, he is committed to providing each and every client with the care, compassion, and attention they deserve.Brett has secured millions of dollars for his clients over the course of his legal career, including several multimillion-dollar results. He has earned numerous awards and honors, including being named among the Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, receiving several readers’ choice awards from local publications, and earning the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, among many other accolades.

Brent A. Carson is a fourth generation Nevadan.  His family moved to Las Vegas in 1905.  As a lifetime resident of Nevada, he has seen numerous changes to our Valley.  Brent has strong ties to the community and has dedicated his law practice to helping the people of this community.. Brent graduated from the University of Nevada in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Business Administration.. After college, Brent went to Law School at Creighton University. He graduated in 1996.. Brent began his law career at a larger law firm in Nevada, focusing primarily on Insurance Defense litigation.  He then took this knowledge of the insurance industry and opened his own law firm, this time fighting the insurance companies and representing the people wrongfully injured by the negligence of others.