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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.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile on Avvo. After obtaining my Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon in 1984 I have practiced law in Northern Nevada for over 30 years and focus on real property law, commercial litigation, and creditor’s rights in bankruptcy. Currently, I serve as counsel to over two hundred fifty homeowners associations throughout Northern Nevada. The associations I represent vary in size from four units to as large as 6,000 and are concentrated in the Northern Nevada area. I provide all aspects of legal services upon request to my associations including interpretation of governing documents and applicable local, state and federal laws; guidance and training to Boards of Directors in connection with running a non-profit common-interest community; developer transition; collection of delinquent assessments; filing and responding to Intervention Affidavits with the Nevada Real Estate Division; all forms of litigation including Alternative Dispute Resolution, complaints in front of the Fair Housing Division of HUD, Small Claims Court, Justice Court, District Court, the Nevada Supreme Court and United States District Court of Nevada; and assistance in collections, liens and foreclosures. I also represent numerous companies in connection with commercial contracts and litigation arising from those contracts. As a result of my representation of associations and parties to contracts, I represent their interests in bankruptcy court. I have also served as a court-appointed trustee for a debtor.

Soraya provides advice on the full range of estate and family business planning issues.. With 15+ years of experience, high net worth clients frequently engage Soraya to help them achieve their wealth transfer goals.. She advises individual, corporate, and tax-exempt clients regarding numerous personal legal matters, complex estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, family wealth transfer dynamics, business structuring and succession planning, asset protection, and philanthropy.. Before moving to Nevada in 2006, Soraya was an associate in Sullivan & Cromwell's New York office and was a member of that firm's Estates & Executive Compensation groups.. Soraya has been recognized four times as a Rising Star by Mountain States Super Lawyers® and recognized by Best Lawyers ® in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. She became certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist from the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils in 2011. She is also certified as a legal specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

Nicole M. Harvey, is an attorney and former bank compliance manager with over a decade of experience representing Nevada families and business owners through their most important decisions and biggest challenges. When Nicole takes on a case, her clients enjoy the benefit of her knowledge, experience, personal investment and ready sense of humor. Her areas of practice include corporate law and governance, estate planning, trust administration and probate transfers, employment law, insurance law, civil litigation and the regulation of federally insured financial institutions. Nicole is a frequent speaker on numerous topics, including human resources compliance, bank regulatory compliance, estate planning and constitutional law. She is the author of I Hope You Die Laughing: A Beginner’s Guide to Estate Planning.

Mr. Morris works extensively within the field of estate planning. He represents families, couples and individuals in crafting wills and trusts. He represents clients in probate, estate and trust administration.  In addition, he develops and implements gift and estate tax saving strategies. In 2013 through 2015, Mr. Morris was named Legal Elite by Nevada Business Magazine for his work in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration.  Mr. Morris was also named one of the Best Up and Coming attorneys in Nevada.  Also since 2013 through 2015, Super Lawyers named Mr. Morris a "Rising Star" in the Estate Planning and Probate section.. Mr. Morris is a certified legal specialist in Trust, Estate and Probate law by the California State bar.. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accountancy with a taxation emphasis from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.  In 2007, he graduated from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University cum laude and was an editor of the law review.. Mr. Morris enjoys serving the Reno-Sparks community through various community and professional organizations. He is the  Secretary of the Planned Giving Roundtable of Northern Nevada and former Treasurer and board member for the Reno Chamber Orchestra. He is a member of the Reno South Rotary Club and the Estate Planning Council of Northern Nevada. He volunteered as a ski instructor for the Sky Tavern Junior Ski program. In 2008, Washoe Legal Services acknowledged his charitable legal work by giving him the Outstanding Pro Bono Services award.

Michaelle DiGrazia Rafferty ("Michaelle") is a shareholder attorney in the law firm of Maupin, Cox & LeGoy, practicing in the areas of complex and high net worth planning, including estate planning, taxation, real property, charitable and business planning. In addition to the planning portion of her practice, Michaelle’s practice also serves complex estate and trust administrations (including litigation and family dispute resolution), and as an expert witness in litigation proceedings related to her area of practice. Michaelle has been awarded the highest possible rating of AV® Preeminent by Martindale Hubble, and was recently honored with Best Lawyers® in America’s award of "Reno’s Best - Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney" by her peers. She is appointed to the Trust and Estate, and Trust and Estate - Litigation Sections of Best Lawyers® in America, in which her firm has also been recognized in U.S. News & World Report for the most top tier ratings of all firms in the State of Nevada.. Michaelle received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. She served as a congressional intern in Washington, D.C. for Nevada Congressman, Barbara Vucanovich. Thereafter, she attended the University of the Pacific (McGeorge) School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctorate with the school’s highest academic honor of graduation with "Great Distinction," along various additional awards for academic and advocacy.. Representing the legal interests of numerous public and private Foundations and charities, Michaelle has a personal interest in promoting and supporting educational and charitable entities within the community. In addition to serving as legal counsel for various entities, Michaelle has and continues to serve as a member, and often executive officer, of various non profit and charitable boards for the benefit of organizations such as The University of Nevada Reno Foundation, The Nevada Women’s Fund; Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, South Reno Babe Ruth; and Washoe Little League.. Michaelle is a fourth generation native Nevadan where she resides with her husband, Thomas E. Rafferty, CPA and her children.

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.

I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, and I am committed to serving this community.  I graduated from Gonzaga University in 2001 with a degree in Public Relations and a women's golf scholarship.  I obtained my law degree, cum laude, at Seattle University.  While in law school, I worked for two small businesses, a boutique employment litigation firm and a small family law firm.. After graduation, I practiced law in Kirkland, Washington for over two years in the areas of real estate, business, and estate planning.  I moved back to Reno with my husband in 2007 to return to my hometown and to be close to family.  Since returning to Reno, I have practiced law all over Northern Nevada, serving the needs of small businesses and families and gaining valuable experience in the areas of business, real estate, family law, wills, trusts, probate, and litigation.. My goal at Johnson Law Practice, PLLC is to provide accessible legal services to small business and families.

I married my high school sweetheart Cheryl Bianucci in 1984 and 35 years later we are as happy as ever.  Our oldest Daughter Kylie recently married her college sweetheart Mitch, our daughter Abby attends UNR, and our son Drew is preparing to spend two years in Africa giving service to the people of Ghana.. I love spending time with my family, watching my kids develop their talents, and when I can find a little free time, fly fishing.  I consider the amazing Truckee River flowing through the heart of our town as a gift to be enjoyed and protected.  Since I don’t often find time to fish, I like to grab a sandwich to eat by the river while I enjoy its beauty.

I have been practicing law in Reno for over 34 years.. We pride ourselves on being responsive to client needs.. We offer AGGRESSIVE  and competent litigation services.. We have the experience and skills to handle complex business and other commercial cases.. I practice in all courts in the state of Nevada.. We do elder exploitation cases. these are very difficult, as IMMEDIATE action is almost always required.. We are not like other lawyers

Helping People.. After spending a year with an extremely competent and resepctable law firm, I realized that I was not destined to become the next big corporate attorney.. I became a lawyer to help people, and that is exactly what I do. I do not represent faceless insurance companies.  I represent people.. Let me represent you.

Gerald Dorn is a partner and shareholder of Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Mr. Dorn has extensive experience serving wealthy families and business owners in the development of estate, tax, and asset protection planning strategies. He made the decision to focus his practice in the area of estate planning after witnessing the personal grief and financial loss suffered by several of his clients as a result of poor planning. These experiences motivated him to dedicate his professional life to assisting his clients in preserving their life’s work for their heirs and creating a lasting legacy for those they love. Mr. Dorn is able to accomplish his mission through the use of a vast number of estate planning tools, both basic and advanced, for all of his clients at Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.

Former prosecutor as the Deputy District Attorney of Lander County. Represented Lander County in all civil actions, at all County Comissioner meetings, and handled cases for the Sixth Judicial Distrtict Court Adult and Juvenile Drug Court.  Was also Deputy Public Administrator and Deputy Public Guardian of Lander County. In private practice has represented real estate developers in construction defect litigation. In addition to private practice, Ms. Ting is a Pro Tem Justice of the Peace of the Justice Courts of Reno, Sparks, Incline Village and Wadsworth.

EXPERIENCE. Mr. Funk has represented a wide variety of clients across Nevada.  Mr. Funk’s primary clientele includes high net worth individuals and closely held businesses on a local, regional, and national level.  During his time with Gunderson Law Firm, Mr. Funk has represented businesses owners, debtors, creditors, guarantors, secured parties, landlords, tenants, contractors, real estate brokers and agents, homeowners, and many others.  Mr. Funk has appeared before state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.  Mr. Funk has tried non-jury commercial litigation matters as lead counsel, in addition to serving as co-counsel in other trials and dispute resolution proceedings.. Prior to joining Gunderson Law Firm, he earned his Juris Doctorate Magna Cum Laude at the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas  where he was on academic scholarship throughout his education.  While in law school, Mr. Funk earned the top grade in Trial Advocacy, Sales and Leases, Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing, and Secured Transactions.  Mr. Funk also interned for Honorable Judge Patrick Flanagan at Washoe County District Court and served as a summer law clerk for the Gunderson Law Firm.. PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Mr. Funk is a board member for the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation.  The Foundation is a non-profit seeking to promote and develop the game of lacrosse as an integral part of the education process making it equally available to both boys and girls.  Mr. Funk is also the head coach of Reno High School’s boys lacrosse program serving not only as a coach at his Alma Mater, but also as a mentor to the players.  He is an active player and member of the Reno/Tahoe men’s club lacrosse team—the Tahoe Dawgs.

During all aspects of our handling a matter, both in or out of litigation, we work closely with the client as we believe the best attorney client relationship is based on respect for the client’s wishes balanced with strong legal counsel and advice.

Attorney Bryce L. Rader. Bryce L. Rader, a shareholder of the law firm, practices primarily in the areas of estate and disability planning, including clients with special needs, trust administration following death or disability and probate and guardianships.. Experience. With a law degree and a Master of Health Administration from the top health law program in the nation Mr. Rader began his career in public service with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners.  While with the Board he dealt with complex health care issues and assisted in redrawing state health law.  Mr. Rader then worked for the Governor's Office, Consumer Health Assistance. As Deputy Chief Ombudsman he represented the interests of citizens before health care providers, state legislators and other state agencies.  He is a frequent lecturer on such topics as Revocable Living Trusts, Disability Planning, Probate, Guardianship and Trust Administration.  He currently serves on the Nevada Planned Giving Advisory Council, on a planning committee of the Northern Nevada Estate Planning Council and on the Advertising Committee of the State Bar of Nevada.  In 2014 Mr. Rader achieved the honor of receiving the prestigious AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell.. Education. Mr. Rader earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1996. He then went on to earn a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law and a Master of Health Administration from the Saint Louis University School of Public Health in December 2000. He is a member of the Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, WealthCounsel, the Academy of Special Needs Planners, the Northern Nevada Estate Planning Council, and the Washoe County Bar Association.  He is also a member of the Probate and Trust law section of the state bar and a founding member of the Probate Bar Association of Washoe County.. Personal. As a fourth generation Nevadan Mr. Rader has an intense love for his native state and its surrounding environs. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys backpacking and fishing and volunteering his time with his church and the Boy Scouts of America.  He is a proud father of three children.

As a Wealth Planner at Wells Fargo, The Private Bank, I work with my private banking team to help clients develop wealth plans, taking into consideration cash flow, current and future asset values, sophisticated planning techniques, as well as family values and family legacy.  These plans create the map for busisness growth/succession and formal estate planning.

After practicing law for 30 years with some of Nevada's largest law firms Stephen Kent opened Kent Law a botique litigation law firm in 2010. With 36 years of experience defending large clients such as Wal-Mart Stores and smaller businesses such as Hotel Contracting Service Kent Law offers high quality representaion in a variety of areas of litigation from defense of personal injury claims, aviation law, debt collection, through business corporate and real estate disputes.