Lander County Lawyers

Mr. Bernstein opened his own law practice in 1983 and has worked exclusively on personal injury cases. Mr. Bernstein handles a variety of injury cases including but not limited to: auto accidents; medical malpractice; slip and falls; dog bite/injuries; sexual abuse; nursing home negligence; construction accidents; taxi accidents; truck accidents; wrongful death; brain injury; admiralty law; product liability; drowning; watercraft accidents; bicycle accidents; cruise ship accidents; legal malpractice; moped accidents; motorcycle accidents, and all types of injury and catastrophic cases. Above all, Mr. Bernstein believes in handling every case personally and delivering stellar results for his clients.

In 1999, Leah graduated summa cum laude from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science. In law school, she was Editor-in-Chief of the Nevada Law Journal and judicial extern to United States District Court Judge Phillip Pro. She graduated summa cum laude from UNLV's law school in 2002. At graduation, she was recognized as the William S. Boyd Outstanding Graduate. Following her graduation from law school, she immediately began employment at Lionel Sawyer & Collins, at the time the largest law firm in the state, which specializes in a variety of business matters. While at...

Alexander Randolph Vail is the managing partner of the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, L.L.C. Prior to establishing his own practice, Alex served as head of the Immigration Department at the Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C., where he still maintains of-counsel status, consulting with the firm’s criminal defense attorneys on immigration considerations affecting noncitizen defendants facing criminal charges. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Defense Group, Alex served as a law clerk with the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division, Clark County District Attorney’s Office. There he handled criminal appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and a variety of post-conviction motions...

Alex LeVeque is the managing partner of the firm, where he focuses his practice on trust/estate, real property, and appellate litigation. Alex regularly advises businesses and individuals (foreign and domestic) in complex disputes ranging from breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims to fraud and embezzlement. He has successfully litigated numerous multi-million-dollar disputes and consistently obtains favorable settlements for his clients. Alex has also successfully tried several jury and bench trials in Nevada state courts and has prevailed in several appeals to the Supreme Court of Nevada. More recently, Alex has been actively engaged in the expanding area of domestic...

A Firm Defined by Excellence and Experience. An experienced attorney can serve as a much-needed guide to help you navigate past these difficult issues. At Malcolm P. LaVergne & Associates, we pride ourselves on using our years of legal experience to protect our clients' interests through all stages of a legal matter. For well over a decade, attorney Malcolm LaVergne has assisted clients throughout Nevada, New York and Texas with legal issues related to topics such as: Accidents/Personal Injury Criminal Defense Civil Lawsuits Landlord/Tenant Law Our practice combines cutting-edge legal services with our passion for the law...

I am the owner of Piccolo Law Offices, an attorney, and a counselor at law. I serve clients in Nevada and Utah. I have a client-centered practice. I enjoy interacting with my clients directly and working personally to meet their legal needs from beginning to end. I keep my fees affordable by maintaining low overhead costs and by being efficient. I primarily practice employment law representing employees, but I also do civil rights and constitutional law. For civil rights, my focus is public accommodations and other discrimination; I do not handle prisoner or police misconduct cases.

Attorney Darren Weiss graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a B.A. in Criminal Justice before attaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in 1998. Darren has been licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, and admitted to practice in the Federal Southern District of Nevada since the year 2000. He is a member of the Nevada Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and other community groups and charitable organizations.

Darren has spent his career developing his legal skills and knowledge of the law and has handled thousands of cases...

For over 20 years, Brian has dedicated his legal career to representing people against large insurance companies. He takes pride in always preparing a case for trial, but keeping an open mind on an appropriate settlement. Brian's hard work ethic and compassion for his clients represents what makes a good trial lawyer. Brian is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubel which represents his excellent legal ability and high ethical standards. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum which represents his ability to handle large catastrophic injury cases. In his free time, Brian enjoys...

Mr. Yampolsky is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available to any attorney. This rating is obtained by an independent rating of lawyers and judges who are familiar with his representation of clients. Less than 7% of all law firms in the United States are accorded this honor. Mr. Yampolsky is past President of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Mr. Yampolsky graduated from Boston University in 1976 and the University of San Diego School of Law in 1980. He was admitted to California State Bar in 1981, admitted to Massachusetts State Bar in 1982 (currently inactive), admitted to Nevada...

Jordan earned his bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Nevada, Reno in 2015. Subsequently, he received a scholarship to attend UNLV's Boyd School of Law. Upon graduating from Boyd School of Law in May 2019, Jordan successfully passed the Nevada Bar Exam on his initial try. Before joining Benson & Bingham in 2023, Jordan served as a defense attorney for several prominent national law firms. During this time, he handled litigation cases for corporate clients and insurance companies across various domains, including premise liability, construction defect, and bad faith lawsuits. Originally from New York, Jordan was raised in...

Attorney Benjamin C. Durham received his law degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and has traveled extensively in South America. In the course of his career, he has defended several high-profile prosecutions in Las Vegas, including such defendants as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Aryan Warriors, and Rolling 60s Crips.

When it comes to providing representation that is hard-hitting and results-driven, Attorney Joey Gilbert is unwaveringly dedicated. Focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases, he truly cares about the men and women he represents. In fact, he makes himself available 24/7! As demonstrated by his perfect 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, his well-versed knowledge regarding personal injury and criminal defense law allows him to provide reliable legal services. He also has a BV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been named among the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Before becoming...

Jamie Cogburn is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and a founding member of J. Cogburn Law. His practice is dedicated to representing clients in cases involving personal injury. Jamie has represented hundreds of individuals harmed by the negligence of others and is highly committed to fighting for the compensation each deserves, whether through settlement or trial. Jamie grew up in Sherman, Texas, before moving to Reno, Nevada, where he graduated from Reno High School. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada and graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2003. After law school, Jamie...

Originally from the sunny beaches of Southern California, attorney Timothy Revero transplanted to Nevada in 2014 to pursue a career in law. However, before he did, Timothy practiced as a Registered Nurse in California for almost 10 years starting in 2008. He received a certification in Advanced Emergency Trauma Nursing and eventually went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2011. Timothy was a seasoned and skilled Registered Nurse specializing in the areas of Emergency/Trauma, ICU, Pediatric Emergency, and Mobile Intensive Care Transport. Later he became a professional traveling nurse practicing...

Keen Ellsworth, is an AV Preeminent Rated attorney & the founder of several law firms, including Ellsworth & Associates, Ltd. Ellsworth & Associates takes a different approach to the practice of law as it relates to clients & billing. High costs & inflation are affecting everyone. Our clients pay flat fees so they know what they're paying from the start. No surprises. No unexpected costly ills you can't afford to pay. Discounts for First Responders, Military, Veterans & the Elderly. For almost 30 years, Keen has practiced law in BOTH Nevada and Arizona in many fields, including: - Estate Planning and...

WILLICK LAW GROUP is a Family Law firm in Las Vegas, NV. Founded in 1985, the firm has dedicated itself exclusively to the field of Family Law for nearly three decades, and is located across the street from the Family Court building, at Pecos and Bonanza. The firm practices at the trial court level in State and Federal Courts, and in appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and the Federal Appellate Courts. The Willick Law Group has well earned a reputation for meticulous and comprehensive legal writing, as well as diligent and zealous advocacy in both trial and appellate courts, and...

I am committed to providing my clients with tireless representation for their criminal allegations in Clark County and the Las Vegas area in Southern Nevada. I believe in the importance of prompt and open communication throughout the attorney-client relationship, ensuring that my clients truly understand the process they are experiencing. I have been practicing law since I earned my Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2002. Throughout my college experience, I was an active participant in legal activities, putting my previous education in political science to good use; I...

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, catastrophic personal injury litigation, and insurance bad faith. 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. Mr. Beckstrom has previously been retained by insurance carriers, publicly traded companies, municipalities, hospitals, and financial institutions for a wide range of litigation matters. Mr. Beckstrom serves as in house counsel and contract counsel to various businesses and law...

Carrie Hurtik founded Hurtik Law & Associates in 2010 after spending more than 10 years assisting people with civil litigation matters as an attorney. A Michigan native, Ms. Hurtik obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. She would then go on to obtain a master's degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University, and her JD from Gonzaga University School of Law.

Before obtaining her law degree, Ms. Hurtik spent several years working as a realtor and appraiser in Illinois. She frequently saw the legal complexities people face when making these transactions during...

Since Mr. Hanratty’s admission to the State Bar of Nevada in 2001, Kevin has focused on individuals who have sustained serious injuries related to accidents as a result of another party’s negligence. Kevin only represents a select and limited number of clients at any given time in a diligent effort to provide each and every client the strongest, most aggressive, and best representation available. Unlike other attorneys, Kevin does not limit your recovery to the insurance companies’ first offer. Kevin spends significant amounts of time on every case treating each client like they are family. Even after your case...

Todd was born in Petaluma, California on October 31, 1975, and was raised in Sparks, Nevada. He served in the United States Navy from 1995 – 1999, after which he attended the University of Nevada. In 2004, Todd graduated from the University of Nevada with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Todd then attended the University of Oregon School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, Todd served in an externship for the Honorable Robert A. McQuaid of the United States District Court in Reno. He then served as a summer law clerk...

Eric Blank focuses on representing people who have been injured and need help. Before opening his current practice representing plaintiffs, he worked in insurance defense, defending insurance companies against claims asserted by plaintiffs. This experience provides Mr. Blank with unique insight into how insurance companies evaluate various types of claims and the strategies they employ to defend them. He also gained extensive business experience acting as general counsel for local NBC and Fox affiliates.
Mr. Blank decided to pursue a more fulfilling career, and shifted his practice to the exclusive representation of individual plaintiffs against insurance companies and corporations. Since transitioning...

Prior to representing personal injury victims, I worked as an insurance defense attorney, representing insurance companies and some of the largest corporations in America. This provided me with a keen insight into how insurance companies work and their common tactics to reduce and deny a claim. I soon realized that my true passion was representing the actual victims of someone else's carelessness. It was then that I joined Nevada's largest Personal Injury law firm. Between 2004 and 2008, I litigated countless hundreds of cases. My efforts litigating, arbitrating, and mediating cases resulted in compensation to clients totaling in...

Gordon R. Goolsby is an Attorney-at-Law in Las Vegas, NV and is the Founding Partner of Goolsby Law, Ltd.. Gordon focuses on cases pertaining to business litigation, business reorganization, bankruptcy, litigation, small business restructuring, business insolvency, personal insolvency, real estate law, claims recovery, asset sales and acquisitions, and commercial law. He has a strong background in corporate and small business restructuring and insolvency and also has a range of experience with contract and lease issues in the bankruptcy context. Gordon R. Goolsby counsels clients through bankruptcy matters, distressed loans and loan transactions. As a former law clerk...

Mr. Gabroy graduated from Tulane University Law School in May of 2016. Mr. Gabroy brings with him an array of prior expertise from his time working in both Louisiana and Nevada. As a first year law student, Mr. Gabroy clerked for Malcolm P. LaVergne & Associates and thereafter for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office.

As a second and third year law student, Mr. Gabroy clerked for the legendary and nationally respected law firm Herman, Herman, & Katz. As a law clerk for Herman, Herman & Katz, Mr. Gabroy worked alongside and learned from lawyers taking on some of the biggest corporations,...

James graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School where he served as an articles editor for the BYU Law Review and was honored with a membership in the Order of the Coif for outstanding legal scholarship. James continues to be recognized well past law school for his professional abilities. He is AV Preeminent rated, the highest possible attorney rating in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell, the profession’s oldest publisher of attorney profiles and ratings. He also is also rated the highest possible rating of “Superb” by AVVO.com, an unbiased...

Selected by Super Lawyers as a 2023 Mountain States Rising Star, Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger practices criminal defense and family law in Nevada. Adam has a long track record of persuading prosecutors to dismiss or substantially reduce charges without a trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned courtroom litigator and is ready to argue for a full acquittal to a jury. Adam is a born jurist. He recently served with the Nevada Attorney General, where he gained valuable insight into how prosecutors build cases. He now uses this “insider knowledge” to craft the most effective defense available...

Jared began his career at the Las Vegas branch of one of the western United States' most prestigious law firms, with over 400 attorneys. He has years of experience litigating complex issues in the areas of personal injury, bankruptcy, probate and trust administration.

In all, Jared successfully collected over $20 million dollars through litigation for his clients and protected over $15 million dollars of his clients' money through loan workouts and bankruptcy.

Jared has represented numerous individuals and small businesses, as well as national and international companies such as Wells Fargo, Ford, MERS, and GE on matters ranging from a few thousand...

Mark Coburn serves as the operator and principal attorney at Half Price Lawyers located in Nevada. His legal journey began as a clerk for one of Georgia's leading defense attorneys, culminating in the attainment of his Juris Doctor degree with Honors from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1995. In 1996, Mark was admitted to the bar of the District Court, Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta). Subsequently, in 2002, he gained admission to practice law in Nevada. Over the years, Mark has provided assistance to numerous clients across Southern Nevada, totaling in the thousands.

Bonnie Lonardo is the owner and founder of LJ Law, a full-service Divorce and Family Law firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bonnie began her career as an attorney practicing in well-established multi-practice law firms, but saw owning her own firm as an opportunity to connect with her clients on a more personal level; to truly understand the emotion involved in each and every case, and to be able to best represent the core interests of her clients. Since opening LJ Law, Bonnie has been able to do just that for thousands of families throughout the Las Vegas Metro Area....

Henderson BORN and RAISED!!! I became a Criminal Defense Lawyer because I love helping the average person successfully navigate the criminal justice system. My areas of practice are Criminal Defense and Criminal Record Sealing. I am in court everyday, and for the last seventeen years I have practiced law in every jurisdiction throughout Clark County and the surrounding areas. Prior to starting my own law firm seven years ago, I worked as an Associate Attorney for the Law Offices of John J. Momot, and the Law Offices of Mueller, Hinds and Associates. I am always available to my...

Charles Goodwin hails from UNLV's Boyd School of Law, where he excelled at moot court and scored the highest grade in three of his law school classes, including Immigration and Statutory Interpretation. Charles also completed highly-coveted externships with the Federal Public Defenders Office and the Clark County Public Defender, where he gained invaluable experience in all types of criminal defense cases. Charles speaks fluent Mandarin.

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Attorney Josh Tomsheck is a Partner in the Las Vegas Trial Lawyer firm of Hofland & Tomsheck and heads both the Criminal Trial and Personal Injury Practice Groups for the firm. Mr. Tomsheck is a veteran Las Vegas Trial lawyer who has chosen to commit his practice to fighting for the rights of others who have been injured or charged with crimes. Prior to forming Hofland & Tomsheck with long-time Las Vegas Attorney Bradley J. Hofland, who leads the firms Family Law and Civil Litigation practice groups, Attorney Tomsheck worked for many years as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the...

Dana is a graduate of UNLV's William S. Boy School of Law. She graduated in 2010 and passed the Nevada Bar Exam on her first attempt in July of 2010. Prior to UNLV Law School, Dana graduated from Arizona State University Magna Cum Laude in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Justice Studies and Social Inquiry, with a minor in Political Science. Dana originally hails from the Bay area and is a season ticket holder for the Las Vegas Raiders. In her spare time she enjoys watching sports, exercising and lounging by the pool when weather permits.

Attorney Afshin Tadayon is considered one of the most proficient negotiators in southern Nevada. In addition to time spent in real estate law, settlements, and contract negotiation, Afshin’s practice includes both civil and criminal defense, specializing in personal injury, premises liability, and mass tort litigation.

Born in Iran in 1967, Afshin was educated in Iran, Greece and the United States. He is also fluent in Greek and Farsi and maintains a diverse clientele.

Before practicing personal injury law, Afshin served as a defense lawyer for insurance companies in California and Nevada. His insider knowledge of insurance processes and legal tactics allows him...

Mr. May started out his professional career as a Civil Engineer and after he obtained his professional engineering licenses in the states of California and Nevada, Mr. May put his professional career on hold while he went back to law school. Mr. May is one of only a handful of attorneys in the United States that has achieved the distinction of dual licensure as both a professional engineer (i.e., in the State of California) and as an attorney licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California. Mr. May’s legal practice areas include Administrative Law (i.e., including representing contractors and...

Kirby J. Smith is an accomplished attorney with over 35 years of litigation experience. In addition to his work as a litigator, he has also maintained an active mediation and arbitration practice, having served as a neutral on hundreds of cases in the areas of business and commercial, employment, real estate and personal injury law. As a result, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a full-time mediator and arbitrator with Advanced Resolution Management.

For 32 years Kirby was a partner and commercial litigator at Nevada’s largest and most prestigious law firm, Lionel Sawyer & Collins. During that...

As early as the first two years of his career, Zach was already experiencing high-dollar success on behalf of his clients, including a $4,188,137.24 judgment in McEwen v. Accelerated Commercial Consultants, a federal RICO case; and a $3,427,692 judgment in In Re the Matter of the Estate of Roslyn Schrager, a probate fraud case. Although Zach was going up against much more experienced attorneys, he refused to be intimidated and did not relent in his pursuit of justice until the case was adjudicated in favor of his clients. Zach’s success is not limited to high-profile cases. In his first...