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Jenny Legal is a law firm that provides detailed attention to the important matters of its clients. The Nevada based law firm, founded by Jenny Lee, Esq. JD, MBA, assists clients seek compensation for their  personal injury, workers' compensation and employment matters. Attorney Jenny Lee is fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean. If you need a skilled attorney to talk to about your important legal issue, look no further – Contact Jenny Legal today to schedule your free confidential consultation.

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.

Jennifer Andreevski has practiced law in Nevada for over 18 years and has worked exclusively for Plaintiffs. She focuses her practice on complex litigation, medical malpractice, appeals, and personal injury matters. She is an Arbitrator with the Court Annexed Arbitration Program for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada and is a member of the American Inns of Court, Howard D. McKibben Chapter.

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.

Jeff M. Scarborough graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. At UCLA, Jeff was a member of the Pre-Law Society and UCLA’s Ski Team.. Jeff moved to Las Vegas and graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in law school, Jeff became a teaching assistant to a legal research and writing professor and earned CALI Awards (highest grade in class) in two courses, Pretrial Litigation and Advanced Advocacy in Pleadings and Motions, respectively. During law school, Jeff also served as an Editor for the Nevada Law Journal, competed in moot court on behalf of Boyd School of Law, and gained valuable experience interning for Justice Michael L. Douglas in the Supreme Court of Nevada.. Upon graduation from law school, Jeff served as a law clerk to the Honorable Michael P. Villani of the Eighth Judicial District located in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a law clerk, Jeff encountered a wide-range of legal issues while working on Judge Villani’s split Civil/Criminal docket, including complex issues in personal injury. Further, Jeff performed extensive legal research, prepared bench memoranda, drafted orders, and generally assisted Judge Villani with handling his large case docket.. Prior to joining Richard Harris Law Firm, Jeff practiced primarily in plaintiff’s personal injury and employment law. In 2017, Jeff brought his experience and strong interest in personal injury to Richard Harris Law Firm.. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys traveling, snowboarding, attending concerts, and watching the Los Angeles Dodgers.. EDUCATION. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), B.A.William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, J.D.. ADMISSIONS. Nevada State BarUnited States District Court, District of Nevada. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS. Nevada Legal Elite 2019

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 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.

Jared Clark is the founder and managing partner of Clark Law Group. Clark Law Group is a Las Vegas-based personal injury firm with the following mission: to provide our clients with the highest level of legal representation.. Jared earned his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (“TJSL”) in San Diego, California, where he graduated cum laude, and his Bachelor of Science, Pre-Professional Biology, from University of Nevada Las Vegas. During his studies at TJSL, Jared also attended TJSL’s international studies through the Faculté de Droit de I’Universiteé de Nice located in Nice, France.. While obtaining his law school education, Jared remained exceptionally active in San Diego’s legal community. Jared had the honor of interning for the Honorable John A. Houston – U.S. Federal Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. In addition, Jared was also selected to intern for the San Diego Public Defender’s office where he assisted indigent and underprivileged clients with misdemeanors and serious felony cases.. Jared has been a resident of Nevada since 1988 and is committed to serving his community by providing exceptional legal services to victims who have been injured by the carelessness and negligence of others.

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.

Jakub is the founder of The Medrala Law Firm, PLLC. Jakub combines pragmatism, knowledge and dedication to deliver innovative, cost-efficient, and extremely effective solutions for his clients.. Being Jakub’s client means having someone who will take care of your problems and just make it happen.. Jakub is willing to go the extra mile for his clients and not afraid to fight the powerful if they do not give his clients what is owed. Also, Jakub is a realist. If you do not have a case, he will not sugarcoat it to string you along. He will tell you what you need to hear. His passion, creativity, and realistic outlook on every case is what sets him apart.. Jakub represents businesses and individuals in matters primarily related to all aspects of personal injury, business law, civil litigation, real estate law, employment law, and legal malpractice.. While business law and litigation are his specialties, his passion lies in helping personal injury victims in vindicating their rights against large insurance companies.. Jakub is admitted to the California and Nevada State Bars and multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. He routinely serves as an arbitrator in the court-annexed arbitration program in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada and has successfully served as a mediator in many private disputes.. Jakub’s legal career began in Kraków, Poland, where he obtained his first law degree. In 2006, he decided to challenge his legal skills on American soil. He is living proof that the American dream is still alive and attainable. Within a few years of his arrival, he mastered English, graduated from law school, and founded a successful and well-known law firm in Nevada. There is one English word that Jakub still does not understand: “impossible.” He brings the same perseverance and dedication to fighting for his clients as he employed to become one of the finest attorneys in Nevada.. Jakub regularly speaks at conferences, seminars, and training sessions on topics related to law and business. He is the recipient of multiple industry awards and is widely regarded as one of the most effective attorneys in the plaintiff’s bar.

Jake Mantin, a native Nevadan, obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. His practice consists primarily of real estate matters—including homeowners’ association matters, property management matters, leases, and transactions—and general transactional matters, including corporate formations and mergers and acquisitions.. During his time in law school, Jake was a distinguished student. He earned multiple Pedrick Scholar Honors recognitions for semesters of high academic performance. Jake also earned two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for top marks in Pro Sport Team Operations and Legal Issues, and Professional Sports Law. Additionally, Jake served as a member of ASU’s Sports and Entertainment Law Journal (SELJ). While he was a member, SELJ published one of his legal articles in its Spring 2022 edition.. While attending law school, Jake also received a concurrent master’s degree from the Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program. As part of the program, Jake received the Robert Carey Sports Law Scholarship and received the SLB Dean’s Award for an outstanding graduate.. Before law school, Jake attended Vanderbilt University where he double majored in Political Science and Philosophy.. In his spare time, Jake enjoys spending time with his friends and family, going on motorcycle rides, playing soccer, and supporting the Vegas Golden Knights. He also enjoys spending time with his dog Maverick.

Jack joined the litigation team at Eglet Prince in 2016, and practices catastrophic personal injury law. He has been recognized as one of Nevada’s “Legal Elite” and “Best Up and Coming” by the Nevada Business Press, a “Rising Star” by the Mountain States Super Lawyers publication, and a “Top 10 Under 40” personal injury attorney in Nevada by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA). Prior to joining Eglet Prince, Jack was a business litigator for one of Nevada’s oldest law firms, and before then served as insurance defense counsel for a national law firm. During law school, Jack worked under the tutelage of one of Nevada’s most accomplished trial lawyers. He is licensed to practice in all Nevada state and federal courts, as well as in Washington state courts and the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Jack has resided in Las Vegas for more than 30 years, and graduated from Bonanza High School. He remained in Las Vegas to complete his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in accounting at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV). From there, Jack began law school at the University of Denver – Sturm College of Law before finishing his Juris Doctorate degree at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law. Jack is a member of the Nevada Justice Association (NJA) and Clark County Bar Associations. He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Colorado.. In his spare time, Jack enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Jack also enjoys golfing, watching and attending sporting events, and training for his next Ironman triathlon when time permits.

I graduated from the University of Utah in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and attended the University Of San Diego School Of Law where I received a Juris Doctorate in 1995.. I practice actively in Nevada and California and am admitted to practice before all state courts in Nevada and California and the United States District Court, District of Nevada and the Central District of California.. I practice in the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, product liability, social security disability, consumer rights, construction law and commercial landlord/tenant law. I have  tried many cases in California and Nevada with excellent results. My jury trials have involved automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, complex construction litigation, commercial landlord/tenant, premises liability, general negligence and products liability.. I am fluent in Danish having attended high school in Nykobing, Denmark and enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding and snow skiing with my two daughters.

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Isaiah A. Jerez, Esq. – Founder of Jerez Law. Isaiah Jerez is a seasoned personal injury attorney and the founder of Jerez Law, a trusted law firm serving the Las Vegas community. With over 11 years of experience representing clients in car accidents, truck and motorcycle crashes, slip and falls, bicycle accidents, premises liability, elevator injuries, and wrongful death cases, Isaiah has recovered millions for his clients.. Fluent in English and Spanish, Isaiah is committed to providing compassionate, client-focused representation. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Utah and his Juris Doctor from UNLV Boyd School of Law. Beginning his legal career as a clerk for the Honorable Judge Valorie Vega and gaining experience in both insurance defense and personal injury law, Isaiah combines deep legal knowledge with relentless advocacy.. Passionate about helping injured clients navigate life-changing situations, Isaiah guides every client through the legal process with personalized attention and dedication, standing by their side every step of the way.

Internationally recognized as the lawyer representing patrons in disputes with, and torts committed by, casinos. Additionally, thirty years representing automobile manufacturers and dealers in consumer matters.

Injured? Call The Captain! Attorney Craig W. Drummond is an experienced top Trial Attorney who has been licensed to practice law for more than a decade and tried over 50 jury trials. Craig practices in the areas of personal injury and auto accident  cases.Craig received his undergraduate and law degrees from Drake University. After law school he served on active duty as a Captain and Lawyer in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. Craig represented the United States as a Federal Military Prosecutor and was later selected as a Trial Defense Counsel defending members of our military charged with crimes. As a former Federal Military Prosecutor, Craig personally advised senior military leaders and led hundreds of criminal investigations and prosecutions ranging from misdemeanor level offenses to double-murder. Additionally, Craig represented and advised the U.S. Army in civil matters and investigations related to civil personal injury and accident claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act [FTCA].Craig is a decorated veteran for service in Iraq where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. After being Honorably discharged as a JAG Corps attorney, Craig began work in private practice in Nevada. Prior to starting the Drummond Law Firm, Craig previously worked as a litigator with a highly respected boutique Las Vegas law firm working extensively on catastrophic personal injury cases. Craig has handled countless mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, short-trials, and District Court jury trials.

In my 35 years of practice, I have developed an active ADR practice including arbitration and mediation. I also advise clients and litigate business disputes including general contract disputes, and represent companies regarding breach of various employment laws or workers’ compensation. I also litigate personal injury claims of every complexity on behalf of individuals and insurers.. I was born, raised and went to school in Wisconsin. Growing up, my extended family operated several restaurants, a hotel, and several associated businesses which I worked at in various capacities throughout my youth. I double majored in politics and government and history at Ripon College in Wisconsin, graduating first in my class. I attended the University of Wisconsin for law school where I graduated in 1982, cum laude.. I was recruited out of law school by Lionel Sawyer & Collins and worked there for 32 years. I was a partner in Lionel Sawyer & Collins’ Litigation Department, alternative dispute resolution, and labor and employment practice groups. My practice emphasis was general business litigation including contractual disputes, employer representation in a variety of employment cases including ADA, FLSA, and workers’ compensation, as well as personal injury cases, including product liability and mass torts. I am now practicing law in my own law firm – KIRBY J. SMITH, LTD. It was and is my goal in every case to understand the needs and objectives of my client and to help resolve the dispute in the most effective and efficient way possible.. I have represented defendants in FLSA collective/class actions, litigated hundreds of contested worker's compensation claims on behalf of employers, and have been managing attorney in Nevada for the target defendants in several nationwide product liability litigations. I am grateful that I have been recognized by my peers for many years for excellence in these efforts.. I have published and lectured on employment law, damages, and workers’ compensation issues and taught administrative law at the College of Southern Nevada.. I am a state approved Arbitrator in Nevada and a AAA trained mediator and have an active ADR practice.. Specialties: Arbitration, Mediation, Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, Worker's Compensation, FLSA, ADA, Product Liability.

In 2016, Sean had the fourth most influential verdict in the United States according to Courtroom View Network, stemming from a slip and fall at Lowes in which his client suffered a TBI after she slipped, fell, and knocked down a three-foot yellow warning cone. Lowes top offer before the verdict was $1,400,, and the referring plaintiff attorney offered to resolve the case for $1,749,. The jury returned a verdict in the amount of $16,430,.. In 2017, Sean was recognized as Nevada’s Trial Attorney of the Year.. Sean’s trial success continued with two verdicts in 2018 in the amounts of $20,000, and $3,382,. Sean’s verdict of $20,000, was recognized as the fourth most influential verdict in the United States according to Courtroom View Network, stemming from a negligence case against an HOA for failing to maintain its swing set. The HOA’s top offer before trial was $400,, and the referring plaintiff offered the HOA to resolve the case for $949,. The plaintiff in the case suffered a TBI.. Sean’s trial success continued in 2019 as he obtained a verdict of $645, in which there was a 16-day gap in treatment after the initial wreck, and then, after eight months of physical therapy treatment, there was a three and a half year gap in treatment before the plaintiff obtained further treatment for his back injury. The top offer from the defense was $50,, and the referring attorney agreed to accept $180, to resolve the case prior to trial.. In addition to Sean’s success at trial, he has also resolved more than $100,000,000 through settlements leading up to trial.. Sean is a proud graduate from the University of Las Vegas. In 2000, he received a Bachelor or Arts in Political Science. Soon after, he graduated cum laude from UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law in 2003. During his time at the Boyd School of Law, he was a staff editor of the Nevada Law Journal as well as a member of the National Moot Court team. As a law student he won the Society of Advocates oral argument competition.. After graduating from Boyd School of Law, Sean was employed at a high-profile criminal defense law firm. After working for this firm for over two and a half years, Sean made the decision to start his own firm. On January 1, 2005, Sean opened his own law firm with a single client and one employee. Today Claggett & Sykes Law Firm has twenty-eight employees, including 9 attorneys, and has hundreds of active litigation and claims files.. In 2009, Sean was elected by his peers to serve on the board of the Boyd School of Law Alumni Association. Sean has served as both the Vice President and President of this board. In 2010, Sean was named Alumni of the Year for the Boyd School of Law, which is the highest and most prestigious alumni award given by the school.. Sean has also been recognized by Legal Aid of Southern Nevada for his Pro Bono work he has done over the year and also acts as an arbitrator for personal injury cases throughout the Las Vegas area. Additionally, in 2013, Sean became an adjunct professor at UNLV Boyd School of Law, where he currently teaches Law Practice Management.. Sean spent several years as a dean and as a faculty member of one of the most prestigious trial colleges in the country. Sean has been recognized by many attorneys as one of the top trial attorneys in Nevada. It is no wonder that attorneys all over the country have requested him to consult or co-counsel on cases that are proceeding to trial.

In 2016, at the age of 37, Benjamin P. Cloward became the youngest lawyer in the history of the State of Nevada to be awarded the prestigious “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Nevada Justice Association. That same year, he became the youngest member of the Nevada, Las Vegas Chapter of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), and at the time was also the youngest person in the State of Nevada to be Board Certified as a Personal Injury Specialist. He has received many additional recognitions including being AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and receiving a perfect 10.0 by . He has been featured in several magazines in Nevada for his accomplishments and hard work.. Just recently, in February of 2020, Ben obtained a $38 million dollar jury verdict, which is believed to be the largest ever negligent security for wrongful death in the State of Nevada and was the 2nd largest wrongful death verdict in the entire United States in 2020. Other verdicts Ben has obtained include a $15 million dollar jury verdict in 2016 on behalf of a family whose disabled son Harvey was allowed to choke to death on a paratransit bus. That verdict was upheld in a unanimous decision after four years of contentious appellate litigation with the final judgment ballooning to nearly $21 million dollars. The defense in that case never formally offered a single penny. After obtaining the verdict, Ben continued working on the safety issue that led to Harvey’s death and with the help of many other people got “Harvey’s Law” passed in Nevada in 2017, which required certain training for all paratransit bus drivers to ensure others were protected. In 2016, Ben also obtained a $12.9 million dollar jury verdict for a family whose life had been altered by a drunk driver that injured the mother and killed the daughter. He also obtained a $10 million dollar settlement for a client who was significantly injured from a fall which resulted in a moderate brain injury. Ben has obtained multiple soft-tissue, low visible property damage jury verdicts including a $2.98 million dollar jury verdict in 2018, a $1,075,000 verdict in 2014 and several 6 figure verdicts where Ben obtained verdicts over 180 times greater than the defense offers prior to trial. Other notable results on behalf of his clients include a $27.5 million settlement against Greyhound Lines Inc. and a $20 million dollar settlement against Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, dba Jacuzzi, Inc. and First Street for Boomers & Beyond, Inc. Also, he recently obtained an $8 million dollar jury verdict against FedEx Ground Package Inc. In addition to obtaining significant jury verdicts, Ben has also been involved in settling over thirty cases for values ranging from $1 million to $10 million as noted above. He has tried to verdict cases in both State and Federal Court in Utah and Nevada.. Ben successfully argued the Khoury v. Seastrand, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 52 (July 28, 2016) case which was a huge victory for all injured Nevadans because it rejected the Howell-doctrine, which allows negligent people who caused harm to get a discount when they hit responsible citizens who carried personal health insurance.. Ben is a graduate of the famed Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College and believes as does Gerry that “It all begins with you . . .” Ben served on the board for a nonprofit company called the Loa Fund, which focuses on providing financial assistance to those who struggle with addiction to receive help through wilderness therapy and other addiction recovery programs. Ben believes that you can never truly understand another human until you have walked a mile in their shoes and that everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt and a chance to prove themselves. Ben was raised in Salem, Utah. As a young boy Ben earned his Eagle Scout Award and after graduation from high school, he served a volunteer two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Louisiana. He still volunteers in his church and has served in various callings.. Ben attended the University of Utah and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He began law school at the University of Tulsa, College of Law. After his first year Ben transferred to the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, where he graduated in 2008. While in law school, Ben received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Teaching Law in the High School, the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Property, and was on the Dean’s List. He also served as the President of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and as a Judicial Intern for the then-State Court Presiding Judge, Gregory K. Frizzell, who is now a Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. He also participated as a Note and Comment Editor for the Journal of Land, Resources, and Environment Law, where his Comment, Why has State v. Hutchinson Been Ignored? An Analysis of Why Utah Cities Lack Authority to Exact Water, 28 J. LAND RESOURCES & ENVTL. L. 433, was selected for publication.. Ben’s interests outside of work include spending time with his wife and two beautiful daughters. He also enjoys mule deer archery hunting, bass-fishing, camping and watching the Boston Red Sox

In 2008, David graduated cum laude from Furman University, a premier liberal arts school located in Greenville, South Carolina. At Furman, David received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Political Science with a concentration in Latin American Studies. It was at Furman where David developed a passion for his Cuban roots and interest in serving the Hispanic community. While at Furman, he clerked for the Steve Henry Law Office. Specializing in criminal defense, David helped Mr. Henry manage his non-profit corporation “Law in Action,” where David educated indigent Hispanic inmates at the Greenville County Detention Center on their constitutional rights and assisted them in their early release from jail.. David studied law at the Georgia State College of Law and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2013. Georgia State is one of the country’s top 60 law schools. During law school, David received CALI awards for the top grade in two classes.. David was admitted to the Nevada State Bar and the United States District Court, District of Nevada, in 2013. He primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury litigation. David is fluent in Spanish.