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Patrick received a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Insurance from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2010.. Patrick routinely helps individuals and businesses who are having issues with their insurance company. He also has extensive experience with personal injury, auto accidents, complex tort, and class actions.. Patrick Leverty is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell (the highest rating), and has been granted membership in the Million Dollar Advocate Forum, and Multi Million Dollar Advocate Forum.. Patrick is a graduate of the National Institue of Trial Advocacy Trial Skills and Deposition Programs.. Patrick Leverty joined the firm in the fall of 2004.  Prior to joining the firm, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Janet Berry in the Second Judicial District Court in Reno.. Patrick is married with two children. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, swimming and skiing.

Mr. Sumpter is a life long resident of Reno/Tahoe.  His roots in the community have given him a unique and particular insight into the local business, economy, social, cultural and education environment.. Mr. Sumpter is an avid skiier, boater, traveler and an accomplished musician playing 5 different musical instruments.. Mr. Sumper provides CREATIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS to meet your legal needs in his areas of expertise and enjoys thinking "out of the box" to insure that your legal needs and goals are accomplished.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:. J.D. University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law; 1980-1983. B.S. University of Nevada-Reno Business Management: 1976-1980. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:. * I have been a trial lawyer for 30 years in Reno. I started practicing law as an Assistant Reno City Attorney in 1983 and have been in private practice since experience includes a variety of family law and criminal defense. COMMUNITY SERVICE:. * Chairman of the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission, appointed in 2002 to ’ve been elected chairman of the commission eight times.. * Appointed to the Regional Transportation Commission 2030 and 2040 Steering Committees.. * Served on the RTC Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for eight years and the Reno Bicycle Counsel for twelve also served one term on the Truckee River Citizens Advisory Committee.. * First person to receive the Activist-Supporter award for lifetime service to the bicycle community from the Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board.. * President of the Far West Ski Association, Sierra League

Ben J. Bingham, Esq.PartnerWhy did you become an attorney?From a young age the thought of becoming an advocate always appealed to me. The mere idea of having a profession, the education, and the ability to appear in court to present an argument lured me in.  Upon turning 16 and obtaining a drivers license, I obtained employment as a runner at a law office. I maintained the same employment until the end of my college days at UNLV. Gaining experience from the attorneys and familiarizing myself with the court house. The influences I received throughout that opportunity sealed the deal. After college it was straight to law school. The practice of law presents challenges on a daily bases far from the mundane 9-5. Frankly, my personality is incapable of a day to day desk job without lashing out. The constant argument with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys over liability issues and medical records, fighting for what's right, suits me well.What experiences (work and personal) help you be a better attorney?Having broken numerous bones in my body on several occasions (right arm twice, left arm once, seventh cervical vertebra, torn off bottom lip, right ankle twice, left ankle, bruised and broken ribs to name a few) and having plenty of surgeries to correct the same,  I can relate to most of the pain and suffering issues clients present. When a client is in pain or doesn't have their health, it changes their eating habits, sleeping habits, creates depression and makes them sharp tempered. Having personally experienced the challenges associated with pain and suffering and rehabilitation helps me understand the healing process an injured client endures.What made you chose your primary specialty focus of law?In my early career as an attorney I primarily practiced in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. While criminal defense provided me with great exposure to the court system, making 5-20 appearances a day, personal injury was my desire. Personally, I feel that an attorney must make the decision to focus on one area of law. It is impractical to be a jack-of-all-tades attorney with the intricacies presented in each area of practice. In 2006, I was able to make the transition and dedicate my practice exclusively to helping personal injury victims.What makes your law firm unique?Benson & Bingham is a small firm dedicated to our clients. We have made the decision to maintain our intimate size so clients receive the attention they deserve. From the time a personal injury client walks into our office they recognize "the difference". As attorneys we personally meet with each and every client to address their needs. In many cases we have staff member sit in on the initial consultation so our staff is properly informed of potential issues. We do not simply allow clients to meet with case managers.  While we typically sign up between 400 to 600 cases each year, we are not a volume firm. We have taken the oath to seek justice for each client individually. No law firm treats their clients better than Benson & Bingham.Describe your ideal client.While it may sound cliche, we truly gain satisfaction in helping the "little guy". In the past twelve years of practicing law we have seen such a shift in insurance companies going from the business of helping people into the business of denying people. The "little guy" doesn't stand a chance alone. Our ideal client is the average individual who simply becomes the victim of negligence and cannot get the wrongdoer or Insurance company to do the right thing. Perhaps it's easier to describe the ideal Defendant in a civil action...someone who refuses to accept Insur ance company to do the right thing. Perhaps it's easier to describe the ideal Defendant in a civil action...someone who refuses to accept responsibility.

Attorney Joel A. Santos is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada. He has been helping the people of Nevada for over 30 years and has developed a strong reputation in the legal community.  He is one of only a few workers' compensation attorneys who has been certified by the State Bar of Nevada as an expert and specialist in workers' compensation law.. Attorney Santos takes great pride in his law practice. He personally meets with every client and handles all levels of litigation for each of his clients. He believes that if you hire an attorney, then you should meet with the attorney and deal with the attorney all throughout the time the attorney is representing the client.. Attorney Santos' work in the community is non-stop. Through his involvement with the State Bar of Nevada, he volunteered his time to the Young Lawyers Section from 1992 to 2002, being appointed to the Executive Committee from 1999-2002, where he served as the Chairman from 2001-2002. Some of his accomplishments include reinstating and revitalizing a state wide essay and poster contest for grade school, middle school and high school students statewide. He was also instrumental in their program, "Goldilocks, The Trial of the Century". This program is a movie shown to third grade students to introduce them to the legal system. This program received such favorable reviews that Mr. Santos received requests to use the program from states across the country.. One of Attorney Santos' hobbies includes acting. From playing a mafia bodyguard to a police officer ot the mayor of Reno, he has acted in numerous movies and television shows. A few noticeable titles include Kingpin, Smokin' Aces, The Last Don, Jane Austin's Mafia, Waking Up In Reno, The Cooler, Magnolia, Unbeatable Harold, Body and Soul, Fatherhood, Diamonds, El Cortez, and the list continues to grow.. In addition to his law practice, Attorney Santos is a boxing referee for USA Boxing. He has refereed, officiated and assisted at countless events, from local events to the 2016 United States Road To Rio Olympic tryouts.

Adriana Guzmán Fralick was raised in northern Nevada attending Sparks High School and earning her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, and her Juris Doctor degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Adriana has dedicated her career to public service including as Legal Counsel to the Nevada Commission on Ethics, General Counsel to Governor Jim Gibbons, Assistant General Counsel to the Nevada Public Utilities Commission and Executive Secretary to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission. Before being appointed the Carson City Deputy City Manager, she served as the Chief Deputy District Attorney for Carson City. Her volunteer service includes serving as a member of the Nevada State Board of Education and the Commission on Post Secondary Education.