Nevada Lawyers Jack Campbell to James Harper

Firm: Jack D Campbell & Assc PC

4790 Caughlin Parkway , Reno , Nevada 89519

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Beckstrom & Beckstrom, LLP

400 S. 4th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Litigation

James Beckstrom represents companies and individuals in litigation matters throughout Nevada and California. His wide-ranging practice includes real estate litigation, title litigation, complex business litigation, trade secret litigation, personal injury litigation, and public municipality defense. He has experience in all aspects of litigation in both state and federal courts from pre-litigation to verdict, as well as securing victories on appeal.. Prior to practicing law, James managed a foreclosure company specializing in residential and commercial foreclosures that serviced various financial institutions throughout the West Coast. In doing so, James developed extensive knowledge in areas of creditor rights, enforcement, and collection and routinely represents financial institutions in both Nevada and California. Following his transition into the legal field, James clerked for the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada where he oversaw a split docket of both civil and criminal matters.. In his spare time, James enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Firm: Gallo Law Office

818 S. Casino Center Blvd. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am an experienced criminal defense lawyer who fights for the rights of those facing criminal charges in my hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada. As an attorney, I handle a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases, including drug offenses, DUI, battery - domestic violence, prostitution, violent crimes and sexual offenses.. In 1987, I graduated from Bishop Gorman High School.  In 1991, I earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in International Relations from The University of San Diego before earning my juris doctor from the University of San Diego in 1996.. My law career began in Las Vegas in 1996. My focus originally was on civil litigation and sports management. However, in 2000, I began to focus my career on criminal defense and helping those accused of crimes.. In April 2004, I founded my own criminal defense practice, then known as the Law Offices of James Gallo Jr, Esq. Now, as the primary attorney at Gallo Law Office, I have defended thousands of clients, from those dealing with minor traffic violations to people facing complex sexual assault allegations.

Firm: Law Office of James Dean Leavitt

601 S. 10th st. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

James Dean Leavitt has been practicing law in Las Vegas since 1991. He earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1985, majoring in Speech Communication Rhetoric. He earned his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1991 and was a member of the National Moot Court Team. During law school he clerked at the United States Attorneys office. He earned his L.L.M. degree in Gaming Law and Regulation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016. He has taught public speaking for the Calgary Board of Education, the University of Idaho and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.. Mr. Leavitt began his legal career in 1991 with the law firm of Galatz, Earl, Catalano and Smith. Neil Galatz, before his death, was universally recognized as one of the premier personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas. In 1993, he had the privilege of working with Goodman and Chesnoff, one of the top rated criminal defense firms in the nation. Mr. Goodman later served 12 years as Mayor of Las Vegas.. In 1994, Mr. Leavitt formed the Law Office of James Dean Leavitt and has practiced primarily criminal defense law since that time. As an attorney, he is best known for his ability to negotiate favorable settlements, which avoids the stress and costly expense of trial and to argue passionately for his clients. His specialized training in speech communication gives his clients a competitive advantage in court.. In 2004 and 2010, Mr. Leavitt was elected to the prestigious Nevada Board of Regents. The Board of Regents govern all universities and colleges throughout Nevada. They approve budgets and set poicy for the entire Nevada System of Higher Education. In 2009 and 2010, Mr. Leavitt was unanimously elected by his fellow regents to serve two successive one year terms as Chairman of the Board. As a Regent, Mr. Leavitt is best known for his passionate advocacy for increased higher education funding and leading the effort to create the new UNLV School of Medicine. Mr. Leavitt's  state-wide public service has cemented his reputation as one of Nevada's most important higher education leaders. Because of mandatory term limits, Mr. Leavitt completes his 12 years on the Board of Regents at the end of 2016.

Firm: James M. Davis Law Office

6725 S Eastern Ave Ste 4, , Las Vegas , Nevada 89119

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Claflin Law Ltd

3753 Howard Hughes Parkway , Las Vegas , Nevada 89169

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Law Office of James R. Christensen PC

601 S 6th St , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Law Offices of James K. Burau, Ltd.

916 Southwood Boulevard, Suite 2A , Incline Village , Nevada 89451

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate

Jim Burau's practice focuses primarily on wealth preservation for higher net worth clients.  He employs a counseling-oriented approach to ascertain the client's estate and business planning goals, then designs a plan which integrates the client's tax and non-tax related goals with their hopes and concerns for their loved ones.  To this end, he incorporates a team approach by involving the client's financial advisors in the development and implementation of the plan, where appropriate.  His process also includes a high commitment to the funding and follow-through elements to ensure that the client's plan will work as it was intended and will remain current.. Jim has counseled hundreds of clients in regard to their estate and small business planning to maintain control over their person and affairs, assure the continuation of their current lifestyle, protect their assets from excessive taxation and lawsuits, reduce income, gift, and estate taxes, preserve the value of the family business, pass values and responsibility to family members, and protect the estate from unnecessary administrative expenses and delay.  He also handles probate matters and provides estate and trust administration services.. Jim also assists clients with real estate and commercial transactions and the formation, administration, sale, and transfer of small businesses.

Firm: Cotton Driggs Walch et al

400 S 4th St Fl 3 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

Firm: Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P.

327 California Avenue , Reno , Nevada 89509

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Eglet Prince

400 South 7th St. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: The Medrala Law Firm, PLLC

615 S. 6th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: Bighorn Law

2225 E. Flamingo Rd. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89119

Practice Areas: Slip and Fall Accident

Jacqueline Bretell was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and moved to Nashville, Tennessee with her parents and brother in 1995. Jacqueline attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she was a member (and later Captain) of the UTC Mock Trial Team. Jacqueline graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science at the age of 20.. After completing her undergraduate studies, Jacqueline attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. Throughout law school, she competed and coached multiple mock trial teams, and served as the President of the first Georgia Student Trial Lawyers Association. Jacqueline earned her Juris Doctorate degree while also earning a Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research and Drafting as part of Mercer’s top-ranked legal writing program. Upon graduating from law school, Jacqueline was recognized for her oral advocacy skills by being selected for membership in The Order of Barristers, a national honor society. She went on to pass the Nevada bar at 23 years old.. After completing law school, Jacqueline moved to Las Vegas and began her career working for one of the best insurance defense firms in Nevada. During this time, Jacqueline learned valuable lessons regarding how insurance companies value claims, and the tools and practices they use to make their case. Jacqueline left the practice of insurance defense, and joined Bighorn Law, where she was able to devote her career vigorously and passionately protecting the rights of those who have been severely injured.. Jacqueline is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Clark County Law Foundation, and is a high school mock trial coach. When she is not practicing law, Jacqueline can be seen riding around town on her motorcycle. Jacqueline is an avid rider, and a member of both the Sin City Moto Girls and the Litas – the world’s largest collection of female motorcycle riders.

Firm: Moonbeam Capital Investments LLC

9103 Alta Drive , Las Vegas , Nevada 89145

Practice Areas: Real Estate

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Firm: Henness & Haight

8972 Spanish Ridge Ave , Las Vegas , Nevada 89148

Practice Areas: Litigation

Jacob joined the team at Henness & Haight Injury Attorneys in November of 2015 as part of the litigation team. His practice has come to encompass all aspects of personal injury including premises liability, car wrecks, product liability and catastrophic injury.. Mr. Smith attended J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. While there he became a certified mediator, served as an extern to Utah's Fourth District Court and clerked for a civil litigation firm in Las Vegas. After graduating and passing the bar Mr. Smith spent his first year at a boutique law firm where he first-chaired a bench trial before Nevada's Eighty District where he would win a verdict in his client's favor.. He then spent time working at an insurance defense firm based in Las Vegas, focusing on litigating catastrophic injury claims. His time spent working for insurance companies has given him a rare insight into how these companies approach litigation. He brings this experience now to work for the clients of Henness & Haight.

Firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP

10845 Griffith Peak Dr Ste 600 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89135

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Hayes Wakayama Juan

5798 South Durango Drive, Suite 105 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89113

Practice Areas: Construction & Development

“Jack” Chen Juan has been advising and representing business and construction clients since 1997. His experience and knowledge is why clients often seek his advice at the start of the construction project and business venture and ask for his participation in strategic planning. He represents clients from initial project planning to post-construction claims. In this way, the client can better avoid disputes or will already have a process in place if a dispute arises.. When a dispute arises, he has the courtroom skill to effectively advise and represent business and construction clients. Whether it be successfully obtaining multi-million dollars owed on a construction project, fending off commercial landlord claims of owed six-figured damages, obtaining preliminary injunctions / temporary restraining orders in a partnership fight or recovering damages in a personal injury claim. Other counsel also seek his participation in their on-going disputes to actively participate or take over as lead counsel. He is also retained as local counsel by out of state firms and companies.. Due to his success as a business and construction attorney, local governmental agencies have also retained Mr. Juan when faced with large scale, complicated claims. He is also a Prosecutor for the Nevada State Contractors Board.. If you are in tough situation, needing to file suit or facing a lawsuit or your business and construction project is on the line, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Juan for his guidance, experience and representation.. Bar Admissions• Nevada, 1997• U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 1997• U.S. Supreme Court, 2003Professional Associations• State Bar of Nevada, Member• Clark County Bar Association, Member• Associated General Contractors, Member• Las Vegas Indian Chamber of Commerce, Member• Asian American Group, MemberEducation• University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah• J.D. - 1997• University of Southern Mississippi• B.S. - 1992Honors• Mountain States Super Lawyers (Top 100), 2020-2022• Named to The Best Lawyers in America© list 2018-2023 (Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation-Construction)™• AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell• Mountain States Super Lawyers List, 2014-2022• Legal Elite (Top Rank) – Nevada Business Magazine, 2011-2018, 2022• MYVEGAS Magazine Top 100 Lawyers in Las Vegas, 2015-2016• Desert Companion Top Lawyer (Construction/Development), 2014• Mountain States Rising Stars, 2010Pro-Bono Activities• Counsel for Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and actively involved with the Asian American Group• Firm of the Year Award during his tenure as Head of the Pro-Bono Committee• Counsel for the Holocaust Survivors Justice Network ("HSJN") and successfully obtained compensatory benefits from the German government for a victim of Nazi persecution that performed "voluntary' workArticles and Publications• “Right of First Refusal versus Right of First Offer”, February 2023• "10 Things All Contractors Must Know," MODERN CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS, June, 2010• "Building Information Modeling: New Technology, New Risks But Apply Common Sense," MODERN CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS, January, 2010• "Pay-If-Paid or Paid-When-Paid Clauses and Payment Bonds," MODERN CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS, August, 2009• "What is SNDA and Why Care?," MODERN CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS, June 2009• "Owner Controlled Insurance Programs," MODERN CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS, May 2009• "Construction Defect," M&A 2005• "Nevada Construction Manual: Making Claims and Getting Paid," M&A 2003• "Late Fees and Late Rent Payments – There Is A Difference," CCIM News, September / October, 2002• "Mechanic's Liens In Nevada, Part 2 of 2," CCIM News, July / August 2002• "Mechanic's Liens In Nevada, Part 1 of 2," CCIM News, May / June 2002• "Foreign Investment and Real Property Tax Act of 1980," CCIM News, November, December 2001• "Possible Title Policy Problems From Transferring Property to LLC or Other Legal Entities," CCIM News, October 2000• "10 Ways to Increase Recovery on a Mechanic's Lien," M&A, Fall 2000• "Entering the United States," NEVADA LAWYER, November 1999• "Don't' Forget an Attorney’s Fees Provision," BROKER AGENT MAGAZINE, May 1999• "Eminent Domain and Condemnations," BROKER AGENT MAGAZINE, March 1999• "Selecting the Right Business Entity," M&A, Spring 1999• "Can the Government Take My Land," M&A, Fall 1998• "Airspace Rights," M&A, Spring 1998• "Environmental Litigation: Coverage Under the Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Policy," JOURNAL OF ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, Vol. 16, No. 2, 1996• "The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995," JOURNAL OF ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, Vol. 16, No. 2 1996.

Firm: Pecos Law Group

8925 S Pecos Rd , Henderson , Nevada 89074

Practice Areas: Family

State Bar of Nevada Certfiied Family Law Specialist serving Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County.. As a native Las Vegan, I have lifelong ties to our community. After graduating with my bachelor’s degree from the UNLV Honors College in 1999, I worked for several years at a local ambulance company as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-I) and as an American Heart Association certified CPR and First Aid Instructor. While working full-time as an EMT, I attended the William S. Boyd School of Law where I earned several academic awards and graduated in the top 10% of my class. Since 2007, my practice has focused almost exclusively on family law.. I am a member of the Nevada State Bar Family Law Section. I am also a member of the State Bar of Southern Neavda Attorney Discipline Panel, the State Bar of Nevada Fee Dispute Committee, and was chosen as a Super Lawers Mountain States Rising Star in 2016 - an award given to no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Nevada.. EDUCATION. William S. Boyd School of Law. Las Vegas, Nevada. J.D. 2007, Magna Cum Laude. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. B.A., Political Science, 1999, with University Honors. HONORS AND AWARDS. William S. Boyd School of Law:. Top Grade Award (CALI) – Legal Processes I (legal research and writing). Top Grade Award (CALI) – Legal Processes III (legal drafting). Top Grade Award (CALI) – Property I. Top Grade Award (CALI) – Property II. Academic Merit Scholarship. University of Nevada, Las Vegas:. Pi Sigma Alpha Political Honor Society. Dean’s List. Bluecoats Academic Scholarship. Sylvan Century III Leaders Scholarship. Liberal Arts College Academic Scholarship. Rotary Club 4-Way Speech Scholarship. Nevada Boys State, 1994. ADMISSIONS. State Courts of Nevada, 2007. U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 2009. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE. Truancy Diversion Judge – Legacy High School, 2011-2013. Pro Bono Attorney for Foster Children (CAP Attorney Project), 2008 to Present. Pro Bono Guardian ad Litem for Child (Appointed by Court), 2006 to 2008. TEACHING EXPERIENCE. The ABC’s of Family Law CLE Instruction for Non-Family Law Attorneys – Spousal Support and Attorneys Fees, 2014. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS. State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section. Clark County Bar Association, Publications Committee Member

Firm: HARPER | SELIM

1707 Village Center Circle , Las Vegas , Nevada 89134

Practice Areas: Insurance

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.

Firm: The Medrala Law Firm, PLLC

1091 South Cimarron Road , Las Vegas , Nevada 89145

Practice Areas: Business Law, Entertainment Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Arbitrator, Auto Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Slip and Fall, Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Commercial Leasing, Easements, Business Planning, Business Litigation, Wage and Hour Law, American Disability, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Whistleblower Litigation