Litigation cases in Las Vegas typically range from 6 to 30 months from filing to resolution, depending on complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.
Las Vegas Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of active litigation cases in Clark County courts fluctuates between 400 and 1,500, reflecting seasonal and systemic variations.
Litigation Las Vegas Filing Volume
Monthly new litigation filings in Las Vegas are estimated between 200 and 350, based on recent court statistics and public reporting.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 25% of disputes resolve pre-litigation, 40% after filing but before trial, and around 10% succeed at trial, with outcomes varying by case type and representation.
8945 W. Russell Road, Ste. 330 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89148
Practice Areas: Litigation
Matthew focuses his practice on civil litigation and insurance defense. He has a background as a judicial law clerk for the Eighth Judicial District Court, in Clark County, Nevada. He has experience in criminal, domestic-relations, real-estate, insurance defense, and complex civil litigation matters.. Matthew brings a solid background in legal research and writing, having conducted complex legal research and drafting for sitting judges and practicing attorneys alike, particularly in the areas of real-estate litigation and complex civil litigation. He also worked as a research-assistant for 3 semesters during law school and has logged several hundred hours of legal research, writing, and document drafting.. He also brings real-world, practical knowledge of the court system, having worked on both sides of the bench. He has spent hundreds of hours studying civil procedure and court rules, offering a unique perspective regarding litigation tactics and client-oriented procedural solutions.. Matthew obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Utah and his juris doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.. Matthew grew up in Henderson, NV, and is a graduate of Green Valley High School. He remains committed to excellence and providing second-to-none legal advocacy to his clients.
1850 E Sahara Ave Ste 206 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89104
Practice Areas: Litigation
I have litigated a wide variety of cases, including complex commercial, employment, real property, construction, contract and business matters. My litigation experience includes State and Federal courts in Nevada and I often appear before governmental and quasi-governmental administrative hearing officers on behalf of my clients. Utilizing a pragmatic, value-driven and results-oriented approach to dispute resolution and litigation, I've earned the respect of clients and adversaries alike.. I also practice in all areas of consumer and business bankruptcy, representing both debtors and creditors. My practice covers all aspects of restructuring, having reprented credtiors, lends and companies in both chapter 7 and 11. I have also represented hundreds of individual debtors in both chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases, helping them achieve a fresh start. Finally, I have been appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court as an arbitrator for the court-annexed arbitration program.. I am fluent in Spanish and bring 14 years of experience including:. -Defended an individual in a federal jury trial involving a contractual dispute over gaming issues on Native American lands-Represented credit card processor in variety of actions, including adversary proceedings and suits against former customers-Defended employer against employment discrimination claims-Secured a favorable settlement for a paving and grading subcontractor in a multimillion dollar construction defect action-Represented seller in breach of contract action for sale of property valued at $2 million, securing a favorable settlement via mediation-Secured summary judgment on behalf of steel subcontractor-Obtained loan modifications via negotiation and litigation with principal reductions in excess of $1.5 million-Represented tavern owner in zoning and variance proceedings before Clark County Planning Commission
8275 S Eastern Ave Ste 200 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89123
Practice Areas: Litigation
R. Duane Frizell was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in west Texas and southern New Mexico. He is the founding attorney of the Las Vegas law firm Frizell Law Firm. Mr. Frizell practices in the areas of business, commercial, and real estate litigation; civil appeals; and licensing, estate, and probate ligitation. He has practiced in trial and appellate courts in Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas, and has been involved in cases with parties from around the globe.. Mr. Frizell earned his bachelor's with a double major in Chinese and Political Science and his master's in International and Area Studies with a focus in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University. He graduated from the University of Maryland, School of law with university honors. While in law school, he served as the Executive Articles Editor of the Maryland Law Review. After law school, Mr. Frizell served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Pamela B. Minzner, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Mexico. He has been in private practice since the end of his clerkship.Mr. Frizell has lectured on ethical issues for attorneys at continuing legal education seminars. He is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, and he currently serves as an arbitrator on the State Bar's Fee Dispute Committee. He is admitted to practice in the states of Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. Mr. Frizell is a member of the Clark County Bar Association, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and the Green Valley Rotary Club.
8337 W. Sunset Road, Suite 350 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89113
Practice Areas: Litigation
Mr. John has focused his practiced since 2007 in the litigation and appellate fields. He has handled hundreds of depositions, including all types of witnesses and experts, with an emphasis in deposing treating physicians and retained medical doctors. Additionally, he has been successful in dozens of Arbitrations, and has handled one civil jury trial and one bench trial. Moreover, Mr. John has appeared before the Nevada Supreme Court on multiple occasions and has successfully argued at and settled appeals at Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Conferences.. Mr. John is admitted to practice before all Nevada State and Federal Courts.
Nicholas Klein graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a B.A. in Philosophy and graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Nicholas is a native Nevadan who returned to Las Vegas after law school to practice law, gaining experience representing clients in civil litigation matters including landlord-tenant matters, property disputes, breach of contract cases, as well as handling federal Fair Housing disputes and defense against discrimination complaints involving the U.S. Department of Housing.. Nicholas has additionally volunteered his time taking on complex Appeals in the Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals as a pro bono attorney for the Legal Aid of Southern Nevada's Appellate Program, one of which he argued before the Nevada Court of Appeals.. Outside of work, Nicholas enjoys trying his hand at recreating foods he discovers online, visiting new local restaurants, playing pickup sports, and generally getting outdoors, all the while honing his dad jokes for his wife and daughter.
MIchael C. Van is an attorney with well over 30 years of experience, who is licensed to practice law in Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Arizona. Clients appreciate Michael most for his dedication to acheiving the right result in each case. He is a good lawyer, without a doubt, but he treats each client like family and is willing to help out in any situation at any time, day or night. If it is important to a client then it is important to Michael, which is why so much of his business comes from referrals.
10155 W Twain Ave Ste 100 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89147
Practice Areas: Litigation
My practice is primarily devoted to estate and civil litigation. My services include: probates of wills and estates, administration of trusts, will contests, trust challenges, actions regarding undue influence and incapacity, breach of fiduciary duty, guardianship petitions and contested guardianships, guardian ad litem services, wrongful death, personal injury, elder abuse, contract and real estate litigation. Mike is also a certified SBA loan closing attorney.. Personal: I enjoy time in the outdoors with my family and have spent many years coaching youth sports including basketball, soccer and baseball. I also enjoy participating in triathlons, road bike racing, golf and trail running.
8585 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89123
Practice Areas: Litigation
Michael is an partner in the firm’s litigation practice group. Michael’s principal practice areas include complex civil litigation, business litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff personal injury litigation, corporate law, real property, and premises liability defense. Michael practices in both state and federal courts, has repeatedly resolved matters for clients with the Nevada Real Estate Division, and is experienced in resolving matters through both international and domestic arbitration and mediation. Michael has also provided pro bono services to the Children’s Attorneys Project with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.. Michael has consistently been recognized as “Legal Elite” by his peers, an honor awarded to the top 3% of attorneys in Nevada in a poll of more than 5,000 attorneys by Nevada Business Magazine. Michael has also been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2017.. Michael graduated cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law. While attending the William S. Boyd School of Law, Mr. Esposito was selected and served as the President of the Society of Advocates – a hand selected and award winning moot court team comprised of the top legal writers and advocates at the school. Michael was also selected to be a member of the Nevada Law Journal and the national liaison to the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association for the Law Student Division.
400 S. Rampart Ste. 400 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89145
Practice Areas: Litigation
Experience, judgment and integrity matter.. I understand your case is the biggest current event in your life or business. My job is to present you with the best possible information and advice so you can make decisions that will save you time, money and aggravation. My 35 years of highest rated experience in Nevada state and federal courts means that I will achieve the best possible results in any litigation. It also means that litigation will be avoided when other avenues to a successful outcome are available.. Please take a moment to check out my firm website and resume to see the resources I will bring to solve your problem.
5556 South Fort Apache Road , Las Vegas , Nevada 89146
Practice Areas: Litigation
Ms. Finch is a member of Messner Reeves' Litigation practice group. She was born in Alliance, Nebraska and grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota. Upon graduation from SDSU in 2005, Ms. Finch relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada to began her career with Farmers Insurance in early 2006. For the past ten years, she has been involved in the defense of personal injury litigation claims through her work as a claims employee and ultimately as a trial attorney.
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