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Stuart J. Taylor is a Senior Associate and trial attorney with Lee Kiefer & Park’s litigation group. Although he has extensive experience prosecuting and defending tort and business litigation matters, Stuart’s practice primarily focuses on estate and trust litigation—including all pre-litigation and litigation matters. He is admitted to practice in both federal and state courts in Nevada.. Originally from Kennewick, Washington, Stuart graduated from Brigham Young University–Idaho with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Philosophy and Portuguese. Stuart obtained his Juris Doctorate from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, where he was a three-year recipient of the Charles E. Jones tuition scholarship. As a law student, Stuart served as the Lead Editor of the BYU Education & Law Journal and competed as a member of the Trial Advocacy Team. He also clerked for the BYU Office of the General Counsel and for the 4th District of Utah.. Prior to joining Lee Kiefer & Park, Stuart worked at a large litigation firm in Las Vegas, where he defended clients in mass tort and complex business litigation cases. He has successfully litigated numerous multi-million-dollar disputes and consistently obtains favorable settlements for his clients.. Stuart is fluent in Portuguese. In his free time, Stuart enjoys spending time with his wife and four sons, reading American literature, mountain biking, hiking, and coaching his kids in baseball.. EducationJ.D. Brigham Young University, J. Ruben Clark Law SchoolB.A. English, Brigham Young University–Idaho. Bar AdmissionsNevadaU.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Practice Areas:Trust & Estate LitigationTrust & Estate AppealsCivil Litigation

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.

Steven J. Oshins, Esq., AEP (Distinguished) is a member of the Law Offices of Oshins & Associates, LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is rated AV by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and was named the Las Vegas Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America®.  He was inducted into the NAEPC Estate Planning Hall of Fame® in 2011.  He has been named one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Worth, one of Southern Nevada’s Best Lawyers in In Business Las Vegas, one of the Best Lawyers in America in the Trusts & Estates category in The American Lawyer, one of the Best Lawyers in America in the Tax Law category in Corporate Counsel, named Nevada Super Lawyer in the Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning category in Nevada Business Journal, named Nevada Super Lawyer in the Estate Planning & Probate category in Las Vegas Life and named Mountain States Super Lawyer in the Estate Planning & Probate category.. Steve has been featured and/or quoted in many media publications including, among others, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Kiplinger’s, Registered Rep, Private Wealth, The Trust Advisor, Investment News and Lawyers Weekly USA. He was interviewed by former Good Morning America Co-Host Joan Lunden for a dynasty trust DVD that has been distributed nationally by financial planners and life insurance agents since early 2009.. He has authored numerous estate planning and asset protection articles in magazines such as Estate Planning, Trusts & Estates, LISI, Probate & Property, Journal of Financial Service Professionals, The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles, CCH Estate Planning Review, Asset Protection Journal, Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal, as well as others. Steve received an EPIC Award as Best Young Author from Trusts & Estates magazine in 1998. He is also a frequent lecturer nationally on advanced estate planning and asset protection techniques, including lecturing at the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning.. Steve has been very active in helping get some of the most valuable trust and creditor protection laws passed inNevada. In the 2001 legislative session, he co-authoredNevada’s charging order law for limited liability companies and limited partnerships, making the charging order the exclusive remedy for a judgment creditor underNevadalaw. He co-authored a change to that law in the 2003 legislative session that enhanced the 2001 version of the Nevada law and then again co-authored another charging order bill in the 2011 legislative session which included statutorily protecting single member LLCs with charging order protection and statutorily disallowing any equitable remedies to apply to Nevada limited liability companies, limited partnerships and corporations (except for the alter ego theory which still applies to corporations). In the 2005 legislative session, Steve authoredNevada’s 365-year rule against perpetuities law that now allows people to set up 365-year dynasty trusts inNevada. He authored a law creating a new form of business entity called the Restricted LLC and Restricted LP in the 2009 legislative session making Nevada the first state to offer these favorable laws that allow for significantly higher valuation discounts than are allowed under any other state law.

Steven Hosoda Burke is a solo-practitioner admitted to practice law in Nevada and Hawaii. Steven was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated high school from Mid-Pacific Institute. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. In law school, he earned the book award for Wills, Trusts and Estates and was the Vice-President of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association.

Stephen M. Rice is a founding partner of Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP. Mr. Rice practices primarily the areas of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, venture formation and general real estate development matters. Mr. Rice also serves as General Counsel to Basic Management, Inc. and its affiliated companies, one of the largest landowners in the Las Vegas Valley. He was previously a partner with the law firm of Jones Vargas in Las Vegas, Nevada and was associated with the firm of Gilchrist & Rutter in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Rice is a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas and the Law School of the University of California, Los Angeles. He also received an LLM (Taxation) from the University of San Diego, graduating summa cum laude. Mr. Rice is a member of the bars of Nevada, California and Texas. Mr. Rice has been ranked as one of the leading real estate lawyers in Nevada by Chambers USA since 2002, included in The Best Lawyers in America™ Real Estate since 2006, and one of the Mountain States Super Lawyers since 2009 (Real Estate).

Stephen M. Coston is a founding member of Legacy Law.  He has more than 14 years of experience as an attorney in the areas of contract law, estate planning, wills & trusts, negligence, and real estate.. Mr. Coston is a lifelong resident of Nevada and received his Juris Doctor from University of Las Vegas Boyd School of Law in 2003.  He also graduated from the University of Utah in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He has written several continuing education classes for community association managers and is currently an instructor with the Nevada Real Estate Division.. Mr. Coston can be reached at for a free consultation.

Stephanie B. MacKeen received her bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2000.  From 2002 through 2005, Ms. MacKeen studied law at New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Through the summer of 2003, Ms. MacKeen studied Comparative Constitutional Law and Comparative Trial Systems in Europe, at the University of Malta, in Valetta, Malta.. Through her last two years at New England School of Law, Ms. MacKeen worked and later volunteered at the Boston Stock Exchange, in the Department of Regulation and Enforcement, dealing primarily with internal as well as SEC-related compliance issues. Ms. MacKeen obtained her Juris Doctor in 2005, and was awarded the CALI award in Securities Regulation, and Free Speech and Religion. Ms. MacKeen also received the New England Scholar award for academic achievement in her final year of studies.. Ms. MacKeen was admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada in May of 2006. Prior to coming to Black & LoBello, Ms. MacKeen’s work focused primarily on licensing issues for liquor and gaming in the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, and the City of Henderson. She also worked extensively in the field of land use and other related entitlements. Ms. MacKeen is currently a member of the Nevada State Bar Association and the Nevada Trial Lawyer’s Association.

Since his admission to the Nevada Bar in 2008, Michael has emerged as a skilled litigator, briefing and arguing important legal issues in the areas of criminal law and personal injury. Michael is admitted to practice law in California, Louisiana and Nevada. Michael obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Tulane University School of Law in 2008. Before that, Michael graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in History. Michael is also a certified mediator, having completed an international alternative dispute resolution program at Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany.. Michael has helped individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies, including murder. Twice, Michael has successfully obtained grants of probation for defendants convicted of manslaughter. Michael has represented family members who have tragically lost loved ones in wrongful death matters, as a result of the negligence of others. Michael has successfully petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court, overturning a criminal conviction. Michael has negotiated millions of dollars in settlements for his clients pursuing personal injury claims. Michael has helped individuals with visa and citizenship applications. Michael has helped seal the criminal records of many individuals, looking to make a fresh start.

Since 1985 George T. Bochanis Law Offices represented thousands of people in their Las Vegas personal injury and workers' compensation cases. George Bochanis has received the highest rating for legal ability and ethics from Martindale Hubbell national attorney rating service for the past 15 consecutive years.. Mr. Bochanis has extensive experience in handling automobile, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents. He has won cases in front of the Nevada Supreme Court and has thereby created personal injury law on several major issues affecting plaintiffs.

Shelly Booth Cooley is Certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a Family Law Specialist. Shelly has a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of "AV Preeminent.". Shelly founded The Cooley Law Firm in March, 2009. Prior to establishing The Cooley Law Firm (from 2004, through March, 2009), Shelly worked for a mid-size Nevada law firm where she practiced in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on Family Law. Since opening her own firm, Shelly practices exclusively in the area of Family Law.. Shelly graduated with high honors from the University of California, Davis in 1995, with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. She then spent one (1) year working with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade "at-risk" students for the San Joaquin County Probation Department, through AmeriCorps. At the end of the program, Shelly entered the teaching credential program at University of the Pacific, completing their graduate program and obtaining her multiple subject teaching credential in 1997. Shelly spent two (2) years teaching 1st and 2nd grade in California. Shelly moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1998, where she taught 5th grade for the Clark County School District for three (3) years before becoming an attorney.. Shelly attended William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2004. Shelly was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Lawyering Process II, the Juvenile Justice Clinic, and Criminal Procedure II. During her studies, she also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable David T. Wall, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada.. Shelly was admitted to practice with the State Bar of Nevada in 2004, and is also admitted to the United States District Court, District of Nevada. Shelly is currently a member of the Nevada Bar Association (Family Law Section Member and LGBT Section Member), State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section, Executive Council Member, Clark County Bar Association, American Bar Association (Family Law Section Member), Nevada Justice Association, American Fertility Association, Resolve: The National Infertility Association, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and National LGBT Bar Association. Shelly is also the Editor of the Nevada Family Law Report (NFLR) Newsletter.. In her spare time, Shelly enjoys spending time with her husband, her two (2) sons, and the family dog.

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.

Shawn is a founding member of SJW Injury Attorneys, alongside Esteban Sandoval and Benedict James. Under the aliases of Sandoval James and Walkenshaw, their firm is unwaveringly committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and achieving optimal outcomes for every client. With a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process, Shawn has navigated cases from inception to appeals, including appearances before the Nevada Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His prowess has garnered recognition by Super Lawyers Magazine, naming him a “Rising Star” and a distinguished “Top Rated Civil Litigation Attorney in Las Vegas, NV.”. Shawn's career initially revolved around intricate commercial litigation, where he adeptly handled multifaceted business disputes. His clientele spanned diverse sectors, including global tech companies and prominent financial institutions. In these intricate business conflicts, Shawn cultivated a reputation as a staunch advocate for his clients.. However, a personal injury case marked a turning point for Shawn's trajectory. The experience ignited his passion for advocating on behalf of individuals harmed by negligence. Since then, his practice has been devoted to delivering top-tier representation to those affected by injury.. Shawn earned his Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law, meriting several scholarships. While studying, he honed his skills as a judicial extern for the Honorable Mike K. Nakagawa of the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada.. Before embarking on his legal journey, Shawn pursued a diverse education at the University of Nevada, Reno, culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a Bachelor of Science in Finance, and a minor in Mathematics. He also amassed significant experience in the finance industry prior to entering law school.

Shawanna L. Johnson, Esq. provides representation in commercial litigation, contract review and negotiation, employment law, internal compliance and health benefits, workers’ compensation, and commercial liability insurance coverage and litigation. After earning her B.A. in Economics in 2001 at Harvard University, Shawanna went on to acquire her Juris Doctorate in 2008 at Boston University School of Law. Shawanna is a registered member of the Bar in the State and District Courts of Nevada, all State Courts and Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York State, and all state courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Shawanna has defended government municipalities in multiple workers’ compensation appeals hearings & district court litigations; a large hospital and medical services provider in a complex litigation trial; a large corporate client in a multi-jurisdictional federal litigation; victims of the Madoff fraud against claw-back adversary proceedings; and clients against indictments, civil complaints, subpoenas, investigations, civil plea agreements & negotiations in multi-jurisdictional white collar matters. In addition to her countless hours representing high-powered clients, Shawanna also gives much of her time to Pro Bono matters, including Legal Aid of Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Family Court Ask-A-Lawyer Program, the Children’s Attorney Project, and the New York Family Court Volunteer Attorney Project. Shawanna has authored several articles, including the forthcoming “Know Your Workforce: The Importance of Knowing and Communicating with Employees before the Need for a Lawsuit Arises” to be published in the Nevada Practitioner’s Journal of Labor and Employment Law. Shawanna has received many awards, including receiving the Boston University School of Law Black Law Students Association Young Alumnus Award in 2015.

Shannon Wise is a partner at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm and handles medical malpractice and personal injury litigation cases. Shannon was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Centennial High School. Shannon graduated with High Distinction from The Pennsylvania State University in 2013, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society and a Minor in Political Science. Shannon then graduated magna cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2017. While in law school, Shannon was an Articles Editor for the Nevada Law Journal, the Vice President of the Animal Legal Defense Society, the Vice President of the Nevada Justice Association, a member of Phi Alpha Delta, and a member of the Society of Scholars. She received a CALI Award for earning the highest grade in the class for: Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, Domestic Violence, Sales and Leases, Remedies, Pre-Trial Litigation-Civil, and Trial Advocacy. Shannon was also awarded the Community Service Program-Outstanding Student Award as well as the Dean’s Honor List.. While in law school, Shannon began working for Claggett & Sykes Law Firm as a Law Clerk. After graduating from law school, she was hired by Claggett & Sykes Law Firm as an attorney.. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys volunteering at local animal rescues. She also enjoys spending time with her dogs.

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.

Serving all of Nevada and Arizona, an award-winning, published and Congressionally recognized attorney with over a decade of experience in complex litigation matters, catastrophic injuries, arbitrations, trials, appeals and more. When you need results, you need to call us.... Some of my more notable victories include:. Nevada Capital Ins. v. Knight 14 TRT 000861B- Defense summary judgment for client in $300,000 subrogation suit. Dellacerra v. LVGV, LLC (The M Resort) A-14-704872-C  Defense arbitration award for client in premises liability matter. Christiano v. Clay & Bailey, et. al. 3:14-cv-00266 Serious work injury with loss of hand settled for defense client for nuisance amount. Walters v. Colorado Belle Gaming, LLC A-13-680662-C  Defense summary judgment for client in premises liability matter. Vaca v. Sky View Academy 2:12-CV-00814 High profile private school abuse claims resolved for defense client for nuisance amount. UAS v. Vision Airlines A-09-599852-C Trial verdict of $250,000+ for Plaintiff client in aviation contract dispute. SLS Properties v. Renzi 08-A-557530-C Judgment in excess of $12,000,000 for Plaintiff clients in real estate dispute, upheld on appeal. I'm licensed and can appear in the following courts and tribunals:. ·             Nevada state courts. ·             Ohio state courts. ·             Arizona state courts. ·             U.S. District Court of Ohio- Northern and Southern Districts. ·             U.S. District of Nevada. ·             U.S. District Court of Arizona. ·             U.S. District of Nevada Bankruptcy Court. ·             U.S. District of Arizona Bankruptcy Court. ·             U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. ·             U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. ·             United States Supreme Court. ·             Clark County, NV District Attorney Family Support Div. hearings. ·             Nevada worker’s compensation system. ·             Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Senior healthcare executive/risk management professional providing strategic guidance for healthcare providers nationwide.

See me on Fox News Las Vegas weighing in on the so called "patent troll" phenomenom and litigation involving Adam Carolla's podcast, entitled "Lawsuit Over Podcasts Sheds Light on Patent Troll Concerns". My practice primarily involves helping clients obtain a competitive edge and achieve their business goals through strategic intellectual property counseling.

Scott Poisson is an experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorney and founding partner of Bernstein & Poisson, LLC. At the firm, he helps clients with a variety of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, construction and industrial accidents, and much more. His empathetic and compassionate approach to each unique case allows him to better advocate for his clients throughout the legal process. Over the course of his career, Mr. Poisson has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his injured clients and their families. Call for a free consultation!

Scott Marquis is a shareholder with the firm. He has an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Mr. Marquis was also recently recognized for Lifetime Achievement by his selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® (2016) – an award limited to only 100 attorneys in each State who have displayed a lifetime of hard work, ethical standards, and community enriching accomplishments. Finally, Mr. Marquis has been distinguished as a Mountain States Super Lawyers (2018), and as one of the Top Lawyers by Vegas Inc. Magazine (2013).. Mr. Marquis has lived in the Las Vegas Valley since 1975, and has been practicing law since 1997 when he joined MAC. Mr. Marquis’ primary practice areas are in real estate, business, and commercial landlord-tenant fields, but he does not represent residential tenants. During that time, Mr. Marquis has had the pleasure of representing some of the Valley’s most prominent organizations, including the following: Jake’s Crane, Lift Equipment Certification Company, FirstMed Health and Wellness Center, Boulder City Hospital, Sunshine Minting Inc., Las Vegas Billboards, Aura Outdoor, LLC, Keller Williams The Marketplace, Powerhouse Platinum, Aura Outdoor, Building Hope Nevada, Wynn Las Vegas, the Henderson Saddle Association, RL Homes, Accessible Space, Inc., the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®, the Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board (aka workforceCONNECTIONS), The State Police Officers Council, the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority.. Mr. Marquis strongly believes that his first priority is to keep his clients out of court by providing sound legal advice and well written agreements that greatly reduce his clients’ potential liabilities. Nevertheless, once all other reasonable options have been exhausted, Mr. Marquis has also proven to be a very successful litigator. For example, he represented clients against local housing developer, James Rhodes, and came away with a judgment in his clients’ favor and a payment from Rhodes of over $3.5 million.. Mr. Marquis has significant experience in real estate and development matters in both the litigation and transactional context. He recently represented the Boulder City Hospital (a non-profit entity), in its $16 million expansion project. Previously, he represented the Housing Authority of the City of Las Vegas in several multi-million dollar developments, and has represented other businesses, developers, real estate owners, and contractors involved in real estate, construction and business transactions in Clark County.. In addition, Mr. Marquis gained much of his real estate experience while representing the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® for over 10 years, during which time he had the opportunity to advise the Association’s Professional Standards Panels in over a hundred different REALTOR® ethics and arbitration hearings. Mr. Marquis also has significant experience in administrative law proceedings, as he has successfully represented clients before the Nevada Contractor’s Board, the Nevada Real Estate Commission and the Nevada Ethic’s Commission. Further, Mr. Marquis has significant experience in several other areas of the law, including those laws that control quasi municipal entities and political officials such as the Nevada Open Meeting Law (NRS Chapter 241) and the Ethics in Government Law (NRS 281A and NAC 281A). Indeed, while representing the local housing authorities, Mr. Marquis advised their Boards of Commissioners in well over 100 special and regular meetings.

Scott is the newest associate of Brenske Andreevski & Krametbauer. Scott was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Bishop Gorman High School. Scott grew up in Las Vegas watching his father’s jury trials and ultimately decided to go to law school and help personal injury victims.

Sarah A. "Morris" Ocampo founded Morris Law Center now known as Ocampo Wiseman Law in 2015. Sarah regularly appears in both State and Federal Court in Nevada.  She has been practicing law for over 19 years.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Sarah owned her own business, which she sold shortly after law school. As a child and through high school, Sarah traveled around the world due to her father’s job with the Foreign Service. Consequently, she loves to travel and experience new cultures.. Sarah is a board member of Heaven Can Wait, a local non profit animal rescue.  She loves animals, travel and spending time with her five year old son.. Prior to founding Morris Law Center, Sarah gained a broad range of experience at several law firms. This experience includes working for a well-known national insurance defense firm, as well as a boutique California based firm focused on mortgage banking.. In between law firms, Sarah spent a year in house at a national insurance company managing their litigation files. While in law school, Sarah worked as a Legal Extern to Judge Mark Gibbons in the Eighth Judicial District.

Sandy Van is the managing partner and founder of Van Law Firm Injury and Accident Attorneys, a personal injury, mass tort, and sex abuse litigation law firm located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lakewood, and Yakima, Washington, and Legal Support Help, a legal staffing company. She is a personal injury attorney licensed to practice law in Nevada state and federal courts and Washington state and federal courts. She also has co-counsel relationships with attorneys nationwide and accepts cases nationwide.. The first stage of Ms. Van’s career was spent handling civil litigation, business litigation, contract disputes, and other matters for various local firms. Then in 2012, she founded Van Law Firm with just two other employees. In the years since the firm has grown to a staff of over 100. Van Law Firm currently has two locations--one in Las Vegas and the other in Lakewood, Washington.. In her practice thus far, Ms. Van has amassed numerous awards and industry honors. Nevada Business Press named her one of the state’s “Legal Elite” from 2013-2016, and again in 2018. In both 2014 and 2015, Desert Companion Magazine awarded Sandy the Top Lawyer award, and Super Lawyers included her in their “Rising Stars'' category every year from 2015-2019. Ms. Van has also been awarded Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award 7 times and counting.. Ms. Van is an alumna of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and remains an active member of the Boyd Alumni Association. Prior to law school, she also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from UNLV as well.. Client service and versatility are both hallmarks of Van Law Firm, as tailored strategies are applied to each case depending on the accident itself and the specific insurers involved. Unlike most successful firms, VLF only takes on a certain number of cases at any given time, which ensures that each case gets the attention it deserves in order to recover maximum compensation. Clients have recognized these efforts with over 500 5-star reviews across Avvo, Google, and Yelp.. Above all, Ms. Van and the entire Van Law Firm staff are passionate about serving the community. Over the years, she has donated tens of thousands of dollars and countless hours to various causes such as local food banks and supply drives for Clark County students and teachers. This sense of community also extends nationwide, as Ms. Van has also contributed to hurricane relief efforts and natural disasters across the country.

Samantha was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada where she developed a dedication to serving the local community at a very young age. Her sense of commitment was fostered in the local schools she attended. Samantha knew she wanted to be a lawyer since she began Speech and Debate in the ninth grade. Samantha graduated from Arbor View High School with an Advanced Honors Diploma.. Samantha attended the University of Nevada, Reno where she graduated Cum Laude in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Pre-Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with minors in Business Administration and Philosophy. While attending the University of Nevada, Reno she also served as President of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity during her senior year. Even before attending law school, she began volunteering with Kids’ Court School, a program offered by the William S. Boyd School of Law. This program introduced her to the sense of fulfillment brought about by advocating for families and children.. Starting in 2016, Samantha attended the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, earning her Juris Doctor in 2019. While a law student at Boyd, Samantha served as President of the Public Interest Law Association, Vice President of the Organization of Women Law Students, and was an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Samantha was also named a Public Interest Fellow for her dedication to the community. In addition to her duties as an officer and member of these prestigious law societies, Samantha also pursued an interest in legal writing. She worked as a Junior Staffer for the Nevada Law Journal before being promoted to Articles Editor in 2018, where she assisted in publishing Volume 19 of the Nevada Law Journal.. In her second year as a law student, Samantha completed an externship with the Honorable Frank P. Sullivan with the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division. She also worked with the Children’s Attorney’s Project at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada where she helped to ensure that every child had an opportunity to have their voice heard in court. Samantha also completed legislative work during her internship with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Nevada Chapter, where she assisted with the reorganization and drafting of Title 11 of the Nevada Revised Statues.. In addition to pursuing her interests in legal academia, Samantha has also continued to actively pursue her commitment to the Southern Nevada community. In February of 2018 she became a Board Member of the Nevada Children’s Commission. The commission’s main objective is to develop policies that strengthen the health, safety, and well-being of Nevada’s children and families. Throughout her time in law school, Samantha also volunteered as an educator for Kids’ Court School, helping to ease the worries of hundreds of children who were to testify in court. She also played a prominent role in launching the Juvenile Competency Remediation Program at the William S. Boyd School of Law, which assists in remediating juveniles deemed incompetent to stand trial, using a standardized, research-based curriculum. Her interests in the community extend to her involvement in the Education Advocacy Program led by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Samantha continues to serve as a Volunteer Education Advocate for this program, representing the educational needs of children in foster care. Samantha has been recognized time and time again for her outstanding contribution to the community in public interest law. In 2018, she was named the Public Interest Law Student of Distinction by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.. Samantha also practiced as a student attorney, gaining invaluable legal experience and practice while still in school. As a student attorney, Samantha worked in the Clark County District Attorney’s office, as well as the Family Justice Clinic in the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic. She remains fully committed to furthering the causes that promote justice for families and children in the Southern Nevadan community.. In 2019, Samantha obtained her Juris Doctor. Samantha joined the McFarling Law Group legal team after law school and brings her keen sense of professionalism and empathy to each and every case she collaborates on. In addition to being a licensed attorney in Nevada, Samantha is also a Certified Mediator and adds diplomacy to her legal expertise by seeking favorable resolutions for both parties.In her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors and taking trips to admire the natural beauty of the Southwest. She has a creative personality, finding joy in crafting and home improvement projects with her fiancé. When not working she enjoys spending time reading at home, while surrounded by her two cats and her desert tortoise.

Ryan Krametbauer is a native of Las Vegas and partner at Brenske Andreevski & Krametbauer. Ryan focuses his practice on complex litigation, medical malpractice and personal injury matters. Ryan dedicates several pro bono hours per month to the Children’s Attorney Project with Legal Aid of Southern Nevada. He is also a member of the American Inns of Court, Howard D. McKibben Chapter.