The horrific events following the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival will leave more than just emotional scars. Many people will face a multitude of civil legal issues in the coming days, weeks and months. To help victims and their families deal with these matters, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the State Bar of Nevada have joined forces to provide pro bono … [Read more...] about Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and State Bar of Nevada Join Forces to Provide Free Legal Assistance for Civil Matters to Victims, Families of Oct. 1 Tragedy
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Bank of Nevada Donation Supports Legal Aid Organizations in Southern Nevada
Four Southern Nevada nonprofit organizations providing legal services to those in need will share a $9,675 donation made by Bank of Nevada. The funds will allow the agencies to continue providing legal services within the community at no cost, or at a greatly reduced fee. The benefiting organizations include Nevada Foundation for Consumer Education, Legal Aid Center of … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Donation Supports Legal Aid Organizations in Southern Nevada
Nevada Supreme Court Justices, U.S. District Court Judge to Participate in CLE Ethics Event
LAS VEGAS - Several of the state’s top legal minds will participate in a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) ethics discussion on Thursday, February 23, 2017, in Downtown Las Vegas. The esteemed panel will include Nevada Supreme Court Justice James W. Hardesty, Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, and U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Nevada, Lloyd D. … [Read more...] about Nevada Supreme Court Justices, U.S. District Court Judge to Participate in CLE Ethics Event
2016 Super Lawyers List Includes Seven Lipson Neilson Lawyers
Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer, Garin, P.C., a national law firm with offices also in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Bloomfield Hills, is proud to announce that seven attorneys from the firm have been selected to the 2016 Super Lawyers list: Jeffrey Neilson, Steven Cole, Phillip Seltzer, Mary T. Schmitt Smith, Joseph Garin, Jessica Green and Corey Richter. No more than five percent of … [Read more...] about 2016 Super Lawyers List Includes Seven Lipson Neilson Lawyers
Continuing Legal Education Event Raises $21,500 for Legal Nonprofits
A total of $21,500 was raised for several nonprofit organizations which provide legal services to those who cannot afford it. Bank of Nevada, a division of Western Alliance Bank, sponsored the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event “Entertaining Ethics” with keynote speaker Oscar Goodman, which allowed all registration funds to be split among four charities: Nevada … [Read more...] about Continuing Legal Education Event Raises $21,500 for Legal Nonprofits
Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman Selected as CLE Featured Speaker
LAS VEGAS - Oscar B. Goodman will be the featured speaker at the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event, “Entertaining Ethics,” on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The seminar is being held at the Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas and will be moderated by the Honorable Rob Bare of the 8th Judicial District Court. The two-hour seminar, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., will lead into … [Read more...] about Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman Selected as CLE Featured Speaker
Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2013
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas office sector ended 2013 on a somewhat positive note as it reported positive net absorption for the third consecutive quarter. While the vacancy rate remains elevated, the latest period represents a decline of 0.2 percentage points compared to the prior quarter. Compared to a year ago, the rate is down 0.3 percentage points. During the quarter, … [Read more...] about Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2013
Industry Focus: Attorneys
The Nevada legal industry has been witness to a multitude of changes in recent years and has had the difficult job of protecting their clients in trying times. From a recession to a slow recovering economy and the integration of new technologies, attorneys in the Silver State have learned to be ready for anything. Recently, a group of Nevada attorneys met at the offices of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Business Financing: An Economic Bright Spot
The business financing picture in Nevada today is brighter than it was during the two years following the country’s great recession. Capital is available. Businesses are seeking financing, and lenders are closing loans. “Things are definitely looking up,” said Bob Francl, executive vice president and regional manager of First Independent Bank, which serves clients primarily … [Read more...] about Business Financing: An Economic Bright Spot
Pro Bono Attorneys: Changing Lives One at a Time
Mary was excited to be pregnant. She adored her young child and was thrilled at the prospect of having another. One day, she experienced a pain and went to the emergency room. Unfortunately, she miscarried. She then developed sepsis and lost both her arms and legs. Despite this tragic development, she worked on getting her strength back. Mary bonded with the nurses at the … [Read more...] about Pro Bono Attorneys: Changing Lives One at a Time