Spring Creek Lawyers

As an attorney, Mr. Lum has over fifty years of experience, specializing in all aspects of immigration applications and immigration litigation. His immigration application practice includes consultation and representation on applications for Immigrant Investor Visas (EB-5), PERM, Nonimmigrant Business Visas (E-2, L-1, H-1, B-1/B-2), and all forms of family based visa applications. Mr. Lum’s immigration litigation practice includes representation for Asylum, TPS, VAWA, and Cancellation of Removal.

Mr. Lum also provides personal representation to individuals, partnerships, and corporations regarding all business and corporate matters, trust, wills, and estates, and business litigation and real estate litigation matters.

Joe Wirth, founding partner, has extensive trial experience, including trying to verdict in excess of a million dollars. In 2010, Joe was named one of the Mountain States Rising Stars, by Mountain States Super Lawyers. After graduating from Brigham Young University in 2002, Joe went on to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Best Petitioner’s Brief and Oral Argument Award, Intra-School Moot Court Competition. Joe has spent considerable time working as a Pro Bono Attorney with both the Legal Aid Center of Southern...

Tim Mott, Partner at Valiente Mott, left his position at Nevada’s preeminent insurance defense trial law firm where he represented corporations, including Fortune 500 companies and the largest insurance companies in the world, to create Valiente Mott. Tim, along with Mike, created Valiente Mott to help people, not insurance companies. He has extensive experience representing victims of car accidents, defective products, and catastrophic injury.

Tim was born and raised in Las Vegas and comes from a long-line of Las Vegas natives: his father was born and raised in Las Vegas in 1950 and his grandfather was born and raised in...

Las Vegas Defense Group’s newest recruit, Nevada criminal defense attorney Evan Wozniak graduated magna cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He then earned his J.D. from UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, where he served as a student attorney in the Thomas and Mack Mediation Clinic and received the CALI Award in Products Liability.

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...

Attorney Fischer is an especially skilled negotiator as his education includes specialized settlement advocacy training from Pepperdine University. This distinguishes him from his peers who typically only have a law degree, which in most cases teaches very little about settlement advocacy.

98% of all criminal cases end up with a negotiated resolution. Attorney David Fischer is able to create value for his clients through favorable settlements.

In the event that a settlement is not in the client’s best interest, Attorney David Fischer and his legal team are prepared to skillfully proceed to trial.

Attorney Fischer is a graduate of the University of Tulsa...

William J. Routsis II is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California and has provided relentless representation to individuals charged with crimes for more than two decades.

Waleed “Wally” Zaman was born and raised in San Jose, California, where he lived until moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, to complete High School. After graduating High School at age 16, Waleed spent time working with a local debate team, both to develop and hone his public-speaking skills, and to help incoming high-school students learn the basics of argument and rhetoric.

Waleed then attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas, before transferring to Texas A&M. During his time at Texas A&M, Waleed co-managed his family’s hotel and R.V. Park businesses, while he completed his college education, and obtained a bachelors of...

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...

The Law Office of Roger A. Giuliani is a full service law firm representing clients on various matters including Probate; Estate Planning which includes Wills & Trusts; Family Law matters which include complex divorce matters, custody matters, adoptions and termination of parental rights cases; Bankruptcy which includes representing both the debtor and creditors; Business Planning; Corporate Filings and Minutes; and Real Estate matters. Attorney Roger A. Giuliani is a Certified Family Court Mediator, and was the very first Certified Family Court Mediator for Clark County, Nevada in 2003. He has helped the Family Court settle hundreds of cases...

Even before he was an attorney, Sam Mirejovsky worked with Personal Injury law firms to improve their practices. Throughout that time he came to realize that the industry too often valued money over the well-being of clients. Sam became an attorney with a specific purpose — to build a firm that puts accident victims first.

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.

Christi graduated from Arizona State University with highest summa cum laude honors and her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 2017. While in law school, Christi was selected to be on the Nevada Law Journal, the Board of Indigent Defense, and the Student Wellness Committee. She also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award from the Federal Income Tax Clinic and served as the Treasurer for the OUTLaws student organization. . She achieved her Juris Doctor degree, with highest pro bono honors, from the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2020. Immediately upon passing the bar exam, Christi...

Andre Lagomarsino is the founder of Lagomarsino Law, a private legal firm based in Las Vegas. Lagomarsino Law focuses on key practice areas including commercial and personal litigation, civil rights, personal injury, family law, and estate planning, among others.

A veteran attorney with experience in high profile litigation, Andre has extensive knowledge and experience in both commercial and personal legal matters. He has represented businesses and individuals in litigation concerning contractual matters, employment issues, wrongful death cases involving egregious violations of civil rights by law enforcement, and serious personal injury. He leads a team of talented, dedicated attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants and investigators, who...

George G. Trachtman has successfully owned and operated his own law office since 1998. Over the course of his career, he has handled thousands of personal injury cases. George wants to make sure his clients receive excellent medical treatment to expedite their recovery. Additionally, George has been making sure that fair and just compensations is attained in every case. His dedication to helping people has been a huge factor in the success of these cases. George goes above and beyond what you’ll find with other attorneys. In addition to his normal practice, he has...

Our practice focuses on the areas of personal injury, workers compensation and immigration. Our top rated injury lawyer team is here to provide you with the best possible legal service and experience. My interest in the law developed in a unique manner. My father was a small town medical doctor and my mom was a nurse. From a very young age I knew I wanted to help people. When I decided on law, I was thrilled to learn that I could work alongside medical providers to help a client regain their health, in addition to helping them recover a financial...

Dresslove Law focuses on Consumer Debtor Protection through Chapters 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Protection, Loan Modification, Foreclosure Defense and Mediation, and Credit Repair. At Dresslove Law I wanted to create an environment centered around the client experience. I realize that when you come in, you're entering into a consultation with an attorney you don't know and a stress level that can be overwhelming. I created this firm with the intent that you are the center of attention, not just when you walk in the door for the first time, but for the duration of your representation. We'll focus on what...

Kevin graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and attend the University of San Diego School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1995. Kevin is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Nevada and California.

Kevin practices in the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, product liability, social security disability, consumer rights, construction law and commercial landlord/tenant law. Kevin has had numerous jury trials in Nevada and California with excellent results. His jury trials have involved automobile accidents, slip and fall cases,...

Leon Snaid has been certified as an Immigration Law Specialist for twenty years by the Board of legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. Certification requires a full day exam of advanced immigration questions and proof that the the lawyer has completed a certain number of cases in diverse area of immigration law. He is rated as a "Preeminent" lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. His biography has been included in the Who's Who of American Law since 1986. He authored the audio book "The Newcomers Guide to Living in the USA," which was a Finalist for the Benjamin Franklin Award. He...

Mr. Horton was born in Italy and raised in rural Beaumont, Texas. He moved to Nevada and obtained his license in 1996. Mr. Horton’s professional background has been in personal injury law and insurance defense. At the age of only 28 years old, just two years out of law school, Mr. Horton resolved his first seven figure case. He has represented over 5000 people in the State of Nevada. Mr. Horton has successfully participated in matters before the Nevada State Court System, including the District Courts and the Nevada State Supreme Court. He has also successfully participated in...

Mr. Echols focuses his practice on complex litigation and appeals. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in the State of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Echols has handled all types of civil appeals and complex litigation, including constitutional questions, commercial litigation, construction, real estate, insurance, personal injury, contract disputes, and torts. micah@claggettlaw.com or 702-655-2346.

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...

Justin Watkins is a managing partner and founder of Atkinson Watkins & Hoffmann LLP, an AV-rated personal injury law firm in Las Vegas, NV doing business as Battle Born Injury Lawyers. He helps victims throughout Nevada get the compensation they need after devastating accidents. The attorneys at Battle Born Injury Lawyers have over 85 years of combined experience and have won over $100 million on behalf of their clients. They handle cases involving all types of incidents, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, dog bites, medical malpractice, and more. Justin received his...

Law Offices of J. Craig Demetras is located in Reno, Nevada, and provides a variety of legal services to individual and business clients. J. Craig Demetras has many years of legal experience. We handle cases at every level of Nevada’s federal and state court system and also practices in Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

As a local law firm in Reno, NV, we are able to provide our clients with personal attention and representation that is aggressive, efficient, and effective. Let us put our dedication, hard work, and history of success to work for you.

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William Brim is a hard working and dedicated personal injury attorney in Las Vegas. Brim does not settle a case until he feels his clients are getting the best resolution possible that helps them continue on with their life after an accident.

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...

An attorney licensed in Maryland and DC, Ms. Ontaneda-Bernales has also been admitted to the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She has founded the Law Offices of Sylvia Ontaneda-Bernales (Maryland), Ontaneda-Bernales Law (Nevada), and Ontaneda-Bernales LLC (New Mexico). Her Immigration practice includes Relative Petitions, Fiance Visas, Naturalizations, Green Card Applications, Business and Investor Visas, and DACA, among other Immigration-related services. As a mediator, she has worked for the District Court of Maryland ADR Program. She is also a Spanish language consultant, translator, and interpreter listed in the Maryland Court Interpreter...

Aaron discovered his passion for tax law while interning at the Internal Revenue Service, Office of Chief Counsel. He has continued this passion by helping clients resolving their tax disputes and advising individual and business clients on their tax planning. Additionally, he served as a Volunteer Attorney at the University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic providing pro bono work to low-income individuals and business. Aaron has successfully represented clients before the IRS and state tax departments. He represents clients in IRS and state tax audits, resolving tax debts, and the in U.S. Tax Court. In his free time,...

Specializing in litigation, real estate transactions, bankruptcies, and personal injury. Attorney Judah Zakalik is a Partner in Peters & Associates, LLP, a Nevada law firm helping consumers in Las Vegas and Henderson find debt relief through a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy or debt settlement, and helping homeowners avoid foreclosure through loan modifications and workouts, short sales, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Mr. Zakalik’s legal background includes experience in personal injury, corporate litigation, real estate transactions, corporate bankruptcies, and intellectual property rights. As a courtroom litigator, Mr. Zakalik represented financial institutions in lawsuits brought by homeowners...

David Liebrader is an experienced Nevada investment loss recovery attorney with offices in Las Vegas. For over 30 years he has been representing victims of investment fraud throughout the country. He is a FINRA arbitrator, a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, and serves as a Nevada District Court Judge Pro Temp. Trust only an experienced Nevada attorney on your Nevada case.

Robert Kilby was born in Wilmington, Delaware and has been a resident of Nevada since 2000. He obtained his legal education at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, receiving his Juris Doctor degree and graduating cum laude in May 2000. He received numerous honors while attending law school, including the American Jurisprudence Bancroft Whitney Award for his excellence in Contracts, as well as being a Senior Editor for the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Law Review. Robert Kilby is admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada, and all of its courts, both state and...

Mr. Richards’s practice concentrates on business and contract litigation, construction defect, employment law and consumer law.

Mr. Richards relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada from Salt Lake City, Utah in 2003. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Richards served in the United States Marine Corps from 1997 until 2003. He participated in Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom as a non-commissioned officer with Fox Co. 2nd Bn, 23rd Marines. Mr. Richards also worked in the construction industry for several years, both before and after his service in the United States Marine Corps, building single family residential production homes in...

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...

Jim Burau’s practice focuses primarily on wealth preservation planning for higher net worth clients. The firm employs a counseling-oriented approach to ascertain the client's estate and business planning goals, and then design 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, the firm incorporates a team approach by involving the client's financial advisors in the development and implementation of the plan, where appropriate. The firm's process also includes a high commitment to the funding and follow-through elements to ensure that the client's plan will work...

Mr. Lowrey has practiced law for more than 29 years in a variety of legal settings and he brings this experience to your case. He has earned an advanced degree in taxation (LL.M.) and is a graduate of the Elder Law College. He is admitted to the practice of law in Nevada, California and New Mexico and in the highest court of each state. To learn more about Mr. Lowrey, please see the firm web site at www.lowreylaw.com.

I have practiced law primarily in the chapter 11 business-bankruptcy arena for over 40 years in Northern Nevada.  My ‘extreme’ motivation to help debtors solve their business issues originated in my teenage years while living in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the mid-60's.  At age fifteen I worked for James E. Rogers, Esq. as his law- firm-runner and general all-around maintenance person.  Being in the presence of Jim Rogers on a nearly daily basis for over 3 years motivated me to go to college and then attend law school.  Jim Rogers was my mentor, constantly encouraging me. I was able to...

Jonathan graduated from Maryland’s Towson University with a Double Major in Economics and Political Science. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Jonathan joined the Richard Harris Law Firm team in 2019.

Jonathan was inspired to become a lawyer due to his natural drive to help people. He knows that when people need the services of an attorney, they are often scared, frustrated, and hurt. He likes helping to relieve that burden by explaining the litigation process and helping them to understand that they have someone...

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...

Sam graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from UNLV in 2011. He went on to receive a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University in 2012. Sam’s practice includes estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, probate, guardianship, and business organization. Sam has established a strong reputation within the Las Vegas legal community for his expertise and provides continuing legal education courses in his areas of practice. Sam is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in both Nevada and Utah and is a member of the Southern...

Robert heads the trial team at Eglet Adams and is the lead trial counsel on all major cases. The awards and accomplishments listed below are only a sampling of the reasons why this firm’s Founding Partner, Robert Eglet, is the most respected and sought-after trial lawyer in Nevada. A testament to this is that Robert receives referrals from hundreds of attorneys from around the United States to try their cases for them. Robert is also routinely asked to lecture around the country to various trial attorney organizations and bar associations on trial practices for product defect, large catastrophic injury, and...