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Karen A. Connolly, J.D. obtained a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Arizona in 1988 and her juris doctorate in law in 1991. Ms Connolly’s primary areas of practice are family law and criminal defense. She has proven her exceptional trial skills by winning felony jury trials in both federal and state court.. Her acquittals have included Murder, Kidnaping, Sexual Assault and Drug cases. She recently obtained the reversal of an improper murder conviction and secured the freedom of a man wrongly convicted of murder. Through her perseverance and legal skills, Ms. Connolly saved a man’s life by convincing the District Attorney to remove him from death row. She has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and before the Nevada Supreme Court where she convinced the court to reverse another murder conviction.. Additionally, Ms. Connolly has vigorously represented many, many people in family court where her proven trial skills and legal acumen place her a cut above the rest.

Justin L. Watkins is a managing partner at Atkinson Watkins & Hoffmann LLP, DBA. Battle Born Injury Lawyers, a Las Vegas personal injury law firm. The firm handles all types of personal injury cases, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, workplace accidents, and more.. The attorneys at Battle Born Injury Lawyers have recovered over $100 million for injury victims throughout Nevada, and Justin and his team have more than 85 years of combined legal experience.. Justin has been continuously recognized for his dedication to his clients and the legal profession. He received the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and has a perfect-10 Avvo rating. He’s been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a Mountain States Super Lawyer, and one of the top 150 lawyers in Southern Nevada by the Nevada Business Journal.. Justin is a Nevada native and cares about his community. In 2016, he was elected to the Nevada Assembly from District 35 and served on committees for Transportation, Judiciary, and Natural Resources. He also served as Chairman of the Board for the Nevada Conservation League.. When he’s not serving his clients or community, Justin lectures and provides materials related to his law practice and politics. Several organizations have used his materials, including the State Bar of Nevada, the National Business Institute, and the National Association of Residential Property Managers.. Justin earned his civil engineering degree from Oregon State University and his law degree from the University of San Diego. He’s an award-winning Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and is available to help after any type of accident in Nevada. Call Battle Born Injury Lawyers today to set up a free consultation and get the compensation you deserve.

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.

Joshua D. Carlson received his Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in May of 2009.  Mr. Carlson worked as a summer intern to the Honorable Sarah Evans Barker of the United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana.. Mr. Carlson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Colorado State University and a master’s in Business Administration from Valparaiso University.  He presently practices in the areas of real estate and transactional law.

Joseph Troiano is a distinguished trial lawyer known for his dedication to justice and his commitment to the legal profession.. Joseph's early years were marked by a strong sense of community and a desire to make a meaningful impact. He graduated from Bonanza High School.. With a thirst for knowledge and a drive to make a difference, Joseph enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. There, he immersed himself in his studies and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, setting the stage for his future legal endeavors.. Seeking to further his legal education, Joseph set his sights on Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was here that he pursued his Juris Doctorate degree.. Joseph was privileged to serve as a judicial law clerk under the esteemed Honorable Timothy C. Williams. His time as a law clerk further solidified his commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness.. In May 2018, Joseph Troiano joined J. Cogburn Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers as a trial lawyer. His legal acumen and his passion for advocating on behalf of clients quickly set him apart in the field. With a focus on trial advocacy, Joseph has been instrumental in providing clients with effective representation and championing their causes in the courtroom.. Beyond his professional pursuits, Joseph is a well-rounded individual with a range of interests. An avid sports enthusiast, he finds solace in watching sports events and keeping up with the latest developments in the athletic world. However, his true source of joy lies in spending quality time with his family.

Joseph J. Wirth, founding partner of Mainor Wirth Injury Lawyers, believes in representing real people, not big business. He has extensive courtroom experience representing victims of serious injuries and medical malpractice, especially those who have suffered spinal injuries, chronic pain, and traumatic brain injuries.. He prides himself on his caring and empathic approach to working with his clients and their families, and often makes unsolicited phone calls to his clients to check on them. Joe has used this approach to try cases to verdict in excess of a million dollars and maintains a zero-loss record in arbitrated matters. Some of Joe’s other recent successes include a 1.5 million settlement for a victim of a negligent massage at a hotel spa. . . as well as securing a 3 million dollar settlement on behalf of a family that was injured by a distracted driver operating a semi-trailer truck. Joe recognizes that even though bigger injury cases typically grab the headlines, all are equally important.. In 2010, Nevada Business Magazine voted Joe as one of the Southern Nevada’s Top 100 Attorneys. Joe was also recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Organization in 2014, as part of The Silver State’s Top Attorneys. In 2015, My Vegas Magazine honored Joe with an award for making its Top Lawyers of Las Vegas list. Also, Joe has worked pro-bono in family court, and carries a zealous attitude on the State Bar of Nevada Ad Committee. Joe is also on the board for paralegal college here in Las Vegas.. He has earned his reputation as a highly respected member of the Las Vegas legal community and takes pride in receiving most of his cases as referrals from other attorneys, both in Nevada and across the country.

Joseph Gutierrez is a founding partner of the law firm Maier Gutierrez Ayon focusing his legal practice on all phases of litigation, from obtaining fast and favorable pre-litigation results to handling cases through trial and appeal. He regularly represents clients in business litigation, employment litigation, and personal injury cases.Joseph’s commitment to providing each client with the individualized attention and respect they deserve comes from personal experience. As a victim of a serious car accident as a teenager, Joseph experienced firsthand what it was like to have his case brushed aside by “big name” attorneys on television who were looking for nothing more than a quick settlement. At Maier Gutierrez Ayon, clients can rest assured that their cases will be handled by skilled attorneys, not legal assistants, and that no case will be settled out of fear of litigation or taking a case to trial.Throughout his career, Joseph has successfully litigated personal injury lawsuits including his work on medical malpractice and pharmaceutical cases. Additionally, he has represented homeowners’ associations (HOAs), major manufacturers, banks, hotels, production shows and major restaurant chains. Joseph also has successfully represented clients in Whistleblower claims and Title VII/Retaliation charges.Joseph has extensive experience in negotiation, settlement, litigation, and trial in both personal injury and complex commercial litigation cases. He is also experienced in handling pre-litigation investigations for businesses toward the goal of avoiding costly litigation.While in law school Joseph worked for the United States Circuit Judge Arthur L. Alarcon, Ninth Circuit Court. Following graduation and admission to the Nevada Bar, he began his law career at a small Las Vegas litigation firm. Prior to founding Maier Gutierrez Ayon, Joseph served as a litigator with Nevada’s oldest incorporated law firm, Beckley Singleton and then at the international law firm, Greenberg Traurig.After several years of working for large law firms, Joseph established Maier Gutierrez Ayon, with his partners Jason Maier and Luis Ayon, with the goal of providing clients the highest level of personal service.. Education. Awards and Recognitions. Bar Admissions. Court Admissions. Professional Memberships

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.

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 was born in New York City, where he lived until his family relocated to New Jersey shortly before junior high school.  Following high school, John attended college in Baltimore  at Loyola College in Maryland, now Loyola University in Maryland, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science in 1995.  John then attended law school at Seton Hall University School of Law, in New Jersey, where he obtained a J.D. in 1999.  After law school, John relocated to Las Vegas, where he served a judicial intership with the Hon. Ron Parraguirre in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County.  John has been admitted to the State Bar of New Jersey since 1999, and the State Bar of Nevada since 2001.. For the past 12 years, John has devoted his career to litigation and trial work, which has included rather diverse areas of practice.  During that time, John has participated in over 20 jury and bench trials ranging from personal injury and insurance coverage disputes to contract and real estate matters, including eminent domain litigation.  John has further arbitrated hundreds of cases over that same period.  John has the distinction of obtaining one of the few known punitive damage awards against a escrow/title company that was operating illegally in Nevada.. When it comes to personal injury and insurance disputes, John's career began with defending insurance companies and their insureds.  John later put the knowledge and experience he obtained over the years as an insurance defense lawyer to work on behalf of injured people.  The experience John has gained on both sides of injury and insurance cases has given him a unique perspective that enables him to consider each case on its own merits in order to give his clients a realistic evaluation of the likelihood of success;  whether case should settle or proceed to trial.. John's practice today primarily involves representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, whether it arises from a motor vehicle collision, premises liability matters such as slip and falls, defectively manufactured products, or insurance disputes such as uninsured or underinsured motorists coverage and bad faith litigation.. When he's not working, John spends his time with his wife, Jennifer, a graduate of Cimarron Memorial High School and UNLV, his two year old son Benjamin, and their two golden retrievers, Bailey and Daisy.  He remains a perpetually tortured but loyal fan of the New York Jets.

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 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.

John B. Shook  is a co-founder of Shook & Stone, Chtd. and is active as lead trial counsel on many of the firm’s largest cases. With over 18 years of experience in complex personal injury trial work, John represents adults and children injured or killed as a result of defectively designed and manufactured products, as well as victims of medical  malpractice, defective premises, motor vehicle negligence, industrial accidents and insurance bad faith.. John is a member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Nevada (Elected Chair of the Clients’ Security Fund 2009-2011) and the Oklahoma Bar Association. He currently serves as a Mentor with the State Bar of Nevada's Transitioning Into Practice program for newly licensed attorneys.. John is a past member of the Board of Governors for the Nevada Justice Association where he has been honored for his help in enacting legislation aiding Nevada's injured and disabled. John is also a Colleague of the Nevada Law Foundation and a graduate of both the National Criminal Defense College and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.  In addition, John has served as a member of the Nevada Medical Legal Screening Panel which reviewed for merit all medical malpractice claims filed in the state of Nevada and as an arbitrator for the Eighth Judicial District court-annexed arbitration program.. John’s dedication to protecting clients is evidenced by his work enacting legislation requiring insurance companies to notify injured victims when settlement drafts are issued in an effort to curtail theft by unscrupulous attorneys of their client's personal injury settlement proceeds.. John is married to Julie Shook, a deputy district attorney with the Clark County District Attorney’s office.  Together, John and Julie actively support a variety of charities including HELP of Southern Nevada, the Children’s Advocacy Project (Legal Aid of Southern Nevada), the American Kidney Fund, Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish School and the KLUC annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive. Additionally, as a member of Nevada’s Citizens for Justice, John has made significant charitable contributions to help ensure that the law protects individuals who would otherwise not have a voice in our government.. Education. J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1994. B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1991

Joe has successfully negotiated many multi-million dollar out-of-court settlements, business and real estate deals in Las Vegas, Nevada, and around the country.  He concentrates in civil trials and appeals related to real estate, business and commercial law, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and products liability due to consumer injuries from unsafe products.

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.

Joel is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1999, he moved to Chicago to pursue acting. Joel performed lead roles in many plays, including “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Italian Straw Hat”. Joel completed his undergraduate degree in Speech Communication at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 2002. While there, he won numerous forensics awards; including a gold medal in the Speech and Entertainment category at the 2001 national tournament. He was also the lead member of the school’s Mock Trial team earning many “Outstanding Attorney” awards.. Joel attended Law School at Drake Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. He represented Drake Law School as a member of the National Moot Court team and the National Mock Trial team winning awards each year. While in school, Joel volunteered his time serving as a student attorney at the Drake Legal Clinic; representing indigent clients and interning with the Polk County Attorney’s office. Joel graduated from Drake Law School in 2006.. Joel began his legal career in Reno, Nevada. He initially worked for a small firm representing clients in the areas of estate planning and family law. In 2009, Joel accepted the position of Managing Attorney of a personal injury firm in Las Vegas. Although originally intending to practice in the area of criminal law, he discovered a profound passion for advocating on behalf of accident injury victims and their families.. Joel is an Associate Attorney at the Nettles Law Firm. He is a member of the Nevada Justice Association (NJA) and the American Association of Justice (AAJ). Joel seeks to combine his passion for helping injured victims with his talent for public speaking to ensure the highest quality representation of his clients. Joel still enjoys the arts and has not completely rid himself of the acting bug. Ask nicely and he may tell you the story about Bat Masterson.. Member of Nevada Bar Association; admitted to practice in all State of Nevada courts and the Federal District Court of Nevada., American Association of Justice, Nevada Justice Association, Business Networking International

Jim joined the firm in 2005, leaving a practice with a large national law firm. Before going to law school, Jim earned a graduate degree in management and served a number of years in the software industry. Jim then obtained his JD at Gonzaga University School of Law, magnum cum laude, where he served as an associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review and member of the Gonzaga University’s Board of Regents and National Order of entered private practice after fulfilling a clerkship under Justice Cliff Young of the Supreme Court of Nevada. He is experienced in trial and appellate procedure, managing many million dollar cases involving products liability, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, personal injury, bankruptcy and employment law. Jim is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Nevada, and he is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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.

Jeremy K. Cooper is a partner with COOPER | COONS, Ltd. Jeremy’s practice is focused on estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, probate, and any matters related to these areas of law.. Jeremy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University (Cum Laude and Phi Kappa Phi). Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, Jeremy continued his education at BYU where he earned a Masters Degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Taxation.. Upon graduating from BYU, Jeremy worked as a senior associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP’s (PwC) corporate tax group in Silicon Valley. After spending several years in public accounting and becoming a licensed CPA, Jeremy returned home to Las Vegas, Nevada, to pursue his longtime goal of attending law school.. Jeremy earned a Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law. While a JD candidate, Jeremy was selected to serve as a staff and senior staff member of the Nevada Law Journal. Jeremy began working as a law clerk for Jeffrey Burr, Ltd. after completing his first year of law school and remained employed there until partnering with Charles Coons to form COOPER | COONS, Ltd. While at Jeffrey Burr, Ltd., Jeremy was able to provide valuable estate planning and asset protection to a range of clients in a variety of circumstances.. Jeremy is currently a member of the Nevada Society of CPAs and the Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council. Jeremy also serves on the UNLV Planned Giving Professional Advisors Council, the College of Southern Nevada Planned Giving Council, and the Goodwill of Southern Nevada Audit Committee. Jeremy speaks Spanish fluently and has been able to provide estate planning and asset protection services to many Spanish speaking clients over the years.