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Tim Summers is an associate and practices primarily in the area of estate planning. He represents families, couples, and individuals in crafting wills and trusts. He represents clients in probate, estate, and trust administration. Having appeared in state and federal trial and appellate courts within Nevada, Mr. Summers has provided legal counsel to clientele on the creation, performance, and remediation of their contractual relationships in the general business, commercial, and corporate context. Mr. Summers has also participated in all stages of civil litigation, trial and post-trial, judgment enforcement and debt collection, appellate practice, mediation, and settlement negotiations.

Theresa Ristenpart is an experienced trial attorney with over a decade of litigation in both civil and criminal matters.  She is known for her aggressive and innovative trial strategies and winning difficult cases. Theresa incorporates the latest technology, utilizing 3D graphic animations and PowerPoints for closing arguments.. Theresa Ristenpart has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, 9th Circuit Appellate Court, and the Nevada State Bar.. In addition to her criminal defense trial work, Theresa Ristenpart is a senior adviser to the U.S. State Department for international projects, teaching judges, lawyers, and law enforcement officials from all over the world.  She is an adjunct professor at University of Reno, Nevada where she teaches legal writing and research.. Ms. Ristenpart is the faculty academic adviser for the university mock trial team and presents continuing legal education courses with the State Bar of Nevada.. Theresa Ristenpart has lived in the Middle East and Southeast Asia working with international rule of law programs by teaching local national attorneys legal trial skills.

Robert J. Drakulich is a trial lawyer and partner at THE DRAKULICH FIRM, APLC, with offices in San Diego, California and Reno, Nevada. Mr. Drakulich’s primary practice is in the areas of product liability, personal injury, medical device / pharmaceutical drug mass torts, class actions, nursing home abuse, airplane/helicopter crash, business litigation, and mesothelioma/asbestos cases. Mr. Drakulich is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, Minnesota, and Washington D.C. and has an appellate practice in the Ninth and Second Circuit.. Mr. Drakulich has actively participated as a member of the trial team on several multi-million-dollar cases. Together with his father, Mr. Drakulich has helped attain hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s mass tort clients. In addition to his work on the firm’s mass tort practice, Mr. Drakulich has also helped secure substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of the firm’s single event cases, collectively resulting in over 40 million dollars.. Mr. Drakulich has been honored to be an invited speaker at over twenty legal seminars across the country, including the last five years at the prestigious Annual Class Action / Complex Litigation Symposium held in New Orleans, Louisiana regarding the topics of federal preemption, the intersection of science and law, and the new standards for personal jurisdiction. Mr. Drakulich has also been an invited speaker at numerous HarrisMartin MDL Conferences, including in San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Napa, Chicago, Seattle, St. Louis, New York, and Washington D.C., speaking on emerging tort litigation and other specialized topics in complex litigation.. Mr. Drakulich is grateful for the awards and distinctions that he has received throughout his career, including: the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, Super Lawyers Rising Star in both California and Nevada, AVVO’s highest rating of “Superb” (10.0 out of 10), and America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award.. Mr. Drakulich graduated (cum laude) from the University of San Diego School of Law. Before entering law school, Mr. Drakulich was a high school teacher, tennis coach and a working artist. He graduated (cum laude) with a B.A. degree from the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Mr. Drakulich endeavors to employ his creative skills and teaching background in law. Much like art, when handling a client’s case, Mr. Drakulich looks at it from every angle, reduces it to the simplest form and tries to think of the most compelling method to convey it to an audience.

Providing clients with personal and professional representation is my highest priority. I take the time to listen to my clients to developing an understanding of who what their needs  and goals are in order to provide the best possible representation.

My practice focuses on civil litigation, including business litigation, creditor's rights, employment, trusts and estates litigation (probate), and bankruptcy litigation for creditors. In recent years my practice has included a good deal of litigation involving rights under commercial loans, both inside and outside of bankruptcy. I have also worked extensively on matters involving other types of contract and business disputes as well as on other assorted civil litigation matters. I am experienced in helping clients navigate civil discovery, including depositions and expert issues. Over the last few years I have helped obtain many favorable results for my clients, including millions of dollars of judgments, dismissal of claims through dispositive motions, favorable settlements, and other victories. I enjoy helping clients figure out how to achieve their goals using the law and appreciate that at Lionel Sawyer & Collins we have the benefit of being able to work across departments to use our multiple skill sets for the client's benefit. Each case presents a puzzle, some more simple, some more complex, and the challenge of those puzzles is something that excites me. Oftentimes litigation is just one tool needed to resolve a client's challenges, but my clients have the benefit of my litigation experience as well as access to the regulatory and business lawyers who form part of our Lionel Sawyer & Collins team.In 2010, Mountain States Super Lawyers selected me as a "Rising Star" in the fields of general litigation and bankruptcy & creditor/debtor rights. I have been named to Nevada Business Magazine's "Legal Elite" in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 as one of Northern Nevada's top attorneys.When I am not practicing law, I can be found spending time with my husband and our two young children. As a family we enjoy gardening, hiking, boating, cooking, traveling, and spending time with our large extended family.

My name is Sean Patterson.  I am a Bankruptcy Attorney in Reno, Nevada.. I have been practicing bankruptcy for 19 years.  In that time, I have helped thousands of people with their debt problems.  I have helped people save their homes, businesses, and other imporatant assets.. You can hire my office for as little as $100 down.   Payment plans are available to all clients.  Once hired, we take all the harassing creditor phone calls and keep people off your back.  If you get sued, we try and stop the lawsuit or file the bankruptcy to keep you from being garnished.. In your first consult, we look at your income and expenses to determine what type of bankruptcy you are:  Chapter 7--liquidation bankruptcy, Chapter 13--reorganization.. I pride myself on returning my client's phone calls and e-mails.   The answers to your legal questions are important.. Sean

My name is Ken Stover, and I have spent the last 19 years working on criminal cases. I was a prosecuting attorney for four years, and I have been defending the rights of people who were accused of crimes for 15 years. I understand what you are up against, and I will protect your rights and your future.. "Defense attorneys are the gatekeepers of justice." — Ken Stover. It's true. The prosecution's job is to get a conviction. My job is to see that justice is served on your behalf. During my time as a prosecutor, I watched as many people who had been arrested, were treated unfairly by the courts. I became a defense attorney to prevent that from happening.

My goal is to provide compassionate advice to my clients who are going through a difficult time. I am licensed in Nevada and Washington state (inactive).  I began my career by completing a rigorous clerkship where I worked on a multitude of cases in various areas of law. Currently, I'm continuing my work in public interest law with a local legal non-profit organization.  I believe it is important to remain active in the profession and contribute to the community. To that end, I am involved in numerous bar associations and have volunteered for several non-profits Seattle and Reno.  In my spare time, I  enjoy cheering on the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Mr. Vallas is an experienced attorney primarily practicing health care law, including regulatory and internal compliance matters, HIPAA Privacy and Security matters, claims and litigation evaluation and management, litigation and trial practice, and related areas of the law. He has practiced law since 1990, with health care law as his primary area of practice since 2002. He represents hospitals, physicians and physician groups, and other health care entities in a variety of matters.

Meet Jennifer Mayhew: Your Advocate for Justice. If you're facing criminal charges or seeking justice after a personal injury, Jennifer Mayhew is here to fight for you. As a highly skilled criminal defense attorney serving the Reno-Sparks area, Jennifer combines compassion, honesty, and unwavering dedication to every case she handles. Her relentless advocacy ensures your voice is heard and your rights are protected.. Jennifer’s journey through the legal system has equipped her with unparalleled expertise. From her early work in civil defense and family law to her passion for criminal defense, she has honed her craft across a range of complex legal challenges. In 2016, Jennifer joined the Washoe County Public Defender's Office, where she represented clients facing serious charges, including felonies, murder, and sexual assault. Rising to Chief Deputy Public Defender, she led a team of attorneys while shaping innovative defense strategies. Her prior experience as a prosecutor gives her a unique edge, enabling her to anticipate the state's approach and develop powerful defenses.. Jennifer’s commitment extends beyond the courtroom. She understands the immense stress legal battles can bring and works tirelessly to guide her clients through every step of the process. Whether you need a determined advocate to challenge criminal accusations or a skilled attorney to pursue compensation for a personal injury, Jennifer Mayhew is your trusted ally.. With Jennifer by your side, you’re not just hiring an attorney—you’re gaining a champion dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you. Contact Jennifer Mayhew today and take the first step toward securing your future.

Matt was born and raised in Vallejo, California and attended California State University Sacramento where in 1988 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science with a minor in Criminal Justice.. After graduating, Matt attended and earned his Juris Doctorate (JD-Law Degree) from Santa Clara University in 1988. He was licensed in California in 1988 and Nevada in 1994.. Matt started his career in the Bay Area representing major insurance carriers. In 1994, he moved his practice to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he continued to represent major insurance companies. After practicing insurance defense law in Las Vegas for three years, Matt instead began to represent injured clients, helping them to recover damages against insurance companies. Matt practiced personal injury law in Las Vegas until December 2012, when he relocated his practice to Reno, Nevada.. Currently he exclusively represents individuals injured in accidents caused by another’s negligent conduct resulting in a personal injury, such as an auto accident. Matt guides client through what happens after getting in an accident.. Matt has served as a private Arbitrator and Mediator and he has tried in excess of 50 jury trials, numerous court trials, and countless arbitrations and mediations. Matt has been recognized as one of the top 100 trial attorneys in Nevada.. Matt is a member of the Nevada Justice Association, the Clark County Bar Association and the Washoe County Bar Association and he is currently licensed in both Nevada and California.. Outside the office, Matt enjoys competing in triathlons and Cross Fit. He is active in the community as a Little League and basketball coach, and as a volunteer at Our Lady of the Snows Parish and Bishop Manogue High School. He believes that the honest and aggressive representation of his clients results in the maximum recovery and satisfied clients.

Lee Hotchkin is one of the most experienced lawyers in Reno area. With over thirty-eight years of experience, he is among the regions most seasoned lawyers, with an array of experience across a wide spectrum of practice areas. Lee attended both the University of California at Davis and The University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his J D. (Juris Doctor) degree in 1980. He is an active member of both the Nevada and California State Bar Associations. His legal experience includes acting as the former Senior Chief Trial Deputy of Washoe County Public Defender's Office.  Lee has earned an enviable reputation in the legal community by effectively representing clients across all of Northern Nevada. Additionally, Lee has been praised by clients for his ability to get the job done. Lee has a passion for helping people, and he is very successful at what he does. He brings knowledge, experience, commitment, professionalism and patience to the process. Lee’s goal is to make your legal experience run as smoothly as possible. His only allegiance is to you, the client. Lee knows how to be aggressive in court. He is adept in the skills of negotiating and will make your lawsuit or defense less painful. His analytical mind picks up details of which he uses to your advantage.

Lauren Gorman is a nationally recognized attorney and Stanford Law School graduate practicing in Reno, Nevada. She is a seasoned trial lawyer and creative litigator whose advocacy has resulted in numerous wins and published decisions.

J. Robert Parke, Esq. is a Lead Counsel Rated lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of estate planning, trusts, probate, trust administration, formation of business entities and business transactions.   Mr. Parke has substantial experience in those areas of the law and is particularly adept at developing and executing plans tailored to each client's circumstances and goals.  His services range from simple estate plans, where tax planning is not a factor, to combination business-and-estate plans that may encompass successon planning, exit strategies, charitable giving, tax planning and more.

In addition to being a criminal defense attorney of 36 years, I sit as a Judge Pro Tem in Reno, NV. I handle cases all over the State of Nevada. In addition, I am the former the Chair of the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education and am the Chair of the Solo and Small Practice Section of the State Bar of Nevada. I handle everything from dui cases to murder cases. You will only speak with me about your case and never a paralegal. I accept payment plans and do not charge interest. I take on only a limited number of cases to ensure you have the attention you need and deserve.

Immediately after completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Arger worked in finance at Morgan Stanley and Dexia Credit Local in New York City. After nearly three years in Manhattan, he moved to Napa Valley and served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Arger-Martucci Vineyards. While working at his family’s winery, Mr. Arger simultaneously attended graduate school, earning dual Juris Doctorate (JD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from the University of San Francisco. He graduated with honors in his JD concentration on corporate and commercial law, and graduated first in his MBA class. Prior to joining Robertson, Johnson, Miller & Williamson, Mr. Arger served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Justice James W. Hardesty of the Nevada Supreme Court.. Mr. Arger’s community involvement includes volunteer legal consultation in several land use and environmental causes. In his personal life, Mr. Arger enjoys outdoor activities that include skiing, trail running, and surfing in addition to his passion for traveling abroad.

If you need legal representation in southern or northern Nevada, Attorney Santos is Board certified in Workers' Compensation by the State Bar of Nevada and handles cases throughout Nevada in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Entertainment Law, Immigration, Criminal and Civil Law, Wills, General Consulting.  Trust that help and personal attention is only a phone call away.. Atty. Santos is a licensed attorney in good standing in Nevada, Utah, the United States Supreme Court, United States Circuit Court (9th and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeals), and the United States District Courts for Nevada and Utah.  An active member of the Nevada Justice Association, he has testified in the Nevada Legislature regarding worker's compensation law and been published in legal literature regarding workplace injuries.  He also is a member of the Federalist Society and the American Association for Justice.. Atty. Santos has handled small to large injury cases against the largest insurance companies ranging from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases to complex industrial work accident injuries under Nevada law, NRS 616C (including but not limited to cervical spinal injuries, thoracic spinal injuries, lumbar spinal injuries, head and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) (Concussion), knee, hip, elbow and shoulder injuries; NRS 617 diseases such as Regional Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), otherwise known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, repetitive motion disease, lung disease and heart disease claims.)  He also represents people injured due to adverse affects from vaccinations.  He successfully represented a client injured in the nationally covered Mizpah Hotel fire in Reno, Nevada.  His legal career is highlighted by the significant precedent setting case:  Flamingo Hilton v. Gilbert,122 Nev. 1279, 148 P.3rd. 738 (2006).. Atty. Santos has also advised businesses, corporations, entertainers, and politicians.. Let Attorney Santos pursue your legal rights.  Call for a consultation or go to his website for more information.

I have structured my professional life around colleagues who share my goals and skills. All are excellent attorneys at the top of there craft. We share everything on a professional level and I do not hesitate to seek counsel from one or all if I have a difficult question regarding a case. So, when a client retains me for his or her defense he or she gets not one attorney but several. But make no mistake, all Court hearings and ultimate decisions are my clients and mine to make. I look at all of my clients as friends through this process. It is a team effort, one for all and all for one. This is the only way I can function. In fact, many of my prior clients are friends and have been to my home as guests. Reality for me is if you care about a person and find something no matter how small to relate to, it gives me the advantage when I stand in front of a jury and look them straight in the eye and ask them to do justice, not vengeance.. For more about me, go to

I have been practicing law for the last decade, and absolutely love it. I got a bit of a late start, spending time as a correctional officer and a network engineer before deciding what I want to be when I grow up. I graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law at the age of 38. My first 8 years of practice were at the Washoe County District Attorney's office. I have worked the last two years with Joey Gilbert Law as the head of the criminal law department. I am now opening my own office with the help of my loving and supporting wife. I will be focusing on criminal law, but will also handle personal injury, immigration, and select business law cases.

I have 29 years practicing law and representing clients mainly in the area of criminal defense.  I have been a member of the Nevada State Bar sense 1989 and a former member of the State Bar's of Maryland (1985) and the District of Columbia (1986). I am currently a partner with the Law Office of Calvert & Hubach, LLC in Reno, Nevada.. On a professional level, I have or have had membership and leadership positions in the Nevada State Bar Advertising Review Committee, the CLE Committee, the Annual Meeting Planning Committee, and the Bridge the Gap Committee. I am a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. I ran for Nevada Supreme Court in 2006. I am listed in the Kinsington Whos Who (2000).. I have taught other attorneys in the areas of criminal defense and ethics and have taught law students how to do legal research and writing at California Western School of Law.

I enjoy a rating by my lawyer peers of AV Preeminent® on (http://www.martindale.com/David-Arthur-Hornbeck/1070002-lawyer.htm?view=cr). I am admitted to practice in all Nevada and California State Courts; in the U.S. District Court, of Nevada; in the U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; and in the U.S. Supreme Court.

I appeared recently on Nevada Newsmakers, September 30, 2010.

I am an attorney and best selling author in Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Advisor group.  I enjoy helping clients both to set up corporations and LLCs and to maintain these entities for continued protection.  Our flat fees for these services are very affordable.  We are based in Reno, Nevada and have satellite offices in California and Wyoming.  Typically, we work with clients over the phone.  But if you want to meet in person in Reno that is fine as well.  Feel free to call our office at.

Frank W. Thompson concentrates his trial practice on personal injury and wrongful death cases. He also has extensive experience in complex commercial and natural resource litigation, mining and geothermal power litigation, and employment litigation.. Frank was educated at Regis College, the University of Regensburg in Germany, and the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. Since 1981 he has been a member of the Nevada bar. Since 1982 he has been a member of the California bar. Frank actively practices law in both Nevada and California. His professional distinctions include publications in several areas of practice, certification as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and Membership in the Nevada Justice Association.

Elizabeth High is the managing shareholder of Fletcher & Lee, Ltd. and primarily practices bankruptcy law. Elizabeth has represented clients in chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases as well as in bankruptcy adversary proceedings, including preference litigation, fraudulent conveyance actions, turnover litigation, discharge objections and revocation issues. Her bankruptcy clients include creditors, chapter 7 and 11 trustees and debtors. Elizabeth also has extensive experience in general civil litigation matters.. Elizabeth obtained an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire in 1994. Thereafter, Elizabeth worked in the securities industry and obtained her Series 7 & 63 licenses. She went on to attend the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, graduating third in her class, summa cum laude, in 2002. During law school, Elizabeth served as an Associate Editor of The Journal of Contemporary Health Law & Policy, was a member of the Students for Public Interest Law, was a research assistant to Professor Clifford Fishman and completed a legal internship with The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington, D.C.. After graduation, Elizabeth served as a federal law clerk to the Honorable Valerie P. Cooke in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Reno). Elizabeth then began the practice of law as an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Arnold & Porter, LLP. In 2006, drawn by her love of the endless outdoor activities, she permanently relocated to Reno, Nevada. Elizabeth was an associate in the Reno office of Lionel Sawyer & Collins before beginning a solo law practice in 2010. Elizabeth later joined forces with her current law partner, Cecilia.. Elizabeth has been selected for inclusion in Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite six times between 2013 and 2019. She is licensed to practice law in Nevada, Maryland and the District of Columbia.. On the weekends, you can often find Elizabeth hiking with her golden retreiver puppies, skiing with her kids, or running on the ditch trail.