Reno, NV Lawyers

Corporate and Transactional Law

800 South Meadows PKWY, Reno, NV 89521

Audrey Damonte is an experienced lawyer and government relations, public affairs, and consulting professional. She provides clients with legal representation; consulting needs; government relations services; introduction to political and governmental officials; input on legislative, regulatory, legal, and political landscapes in multiple jurisdictions focusing on issues facing various business industries; and is intricately involved in the consideration and passage of key legislation in many states. In the legal realm, Ms. Damonte focuses on gaming, intellectual property, regulatory and administrative law and compliance, business formations, business corporate matters, estate planning and probate. She earned her B.S. from the University of Nevada before attending McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, where she earned her J.D. She is admitted to the State Bar of Nevada.

Estate Planning Law

311 E. Liberty Street, Reno, NV 89501

David C. O’Mara’s practice is concentrated in appellate advocacy, bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, civil litigation, and securities and shareholder disputes. As a native Nevadan, with over a decade of experience practicing in the state, David has developed a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of Nevada law and practice. David has been involved in numerous securities and shareholder actions which have resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars to the shareholders. In addition, David has successfully represented his clients at all state and federal courts in Nevada, including bench trials, jury trials and appellate arguments in the Nevada Supreme Court.

Corporate and Transactional Law

348 Mill St, Reno, NV 89501

Garrett Sutton practices business law and asset protection in Reno, Nevada, at Sutton Law Center. He founded both the law firm and Corporate Direct. Entrepreneurs and real estate investors are among those he assists, with work that includes forming business entities and protecting assets. The two organizations have distinct roles: Corporate Direct is not a law firm, and its services are supervised by Sutton as an attorney with Sutton Law Center. Business ownership is also the subject of much of his writing. Start Your Own Corporation and Run Your Own Corporation are among his books, alongside Writing Winning Business Plans and Loopholes of Real Estate. His published work addresses entity formation, corporate compliance and asset protection. A member of Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Advisors, Sutton has several titles in the Rich Dad Poor Dad series. He has also written professional articles and served on the State Bar of Nevada’s Publication Committee. Another book, Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN, concerns the founding of the sports network. Sutton attended Colorado College before earning a business administration degree at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1975. His law degree followed in 1978; his firm identifies the school as UC Law San Francisco. Sutton Law Center lists bar admissions in California and Nevada. California’s bar records identify him as Garrett Zook Sutton, list his license as active and give his office as Sutton Law Center on Mill Street in Reno.

Personal Injury Law

300 S. Arlington Avenue, Reno, NV 89501

John Charvat Boyden represents people in personal injury cases at Friedman & Throop in Reno, Nevada. His move to the firm in early 2024 followed a career that included defending personal injury and construction defect lawsuits across Nevada. He now works with Julie Throop on litigation and trials, with a practice covering vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall claims, negligent security and medical malpractice. A substantial part of that earlier career was spent at Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston. During twenty-five years there, Boyden became a partner and owner and served as one of its lead trial attorneys; the firm’s work was almost entirely insurance defense. Among his trials was a seven-week dispute over plumbing defects in a downtown Reno apartment-to-condominium conversion. In 2021, he joined Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith as a partner. Boyden’s ties to Reno began in childhood, when his family moved there from Denver. A 1983 Reno High School graduate, he studied history at Whitman College, graduating in 1987, and completed law school at Loyola in Los Angeles in 1990. Nevada bar admission followed law school. He started his legal career in Washoe County as a clerk to Judge Jerry Carr Whitehead, then spent two years at Guild & Hagen. His next firm, Jenkins & Frey, concentrated on complex civil litigation. There, his work included the litigation over environmental cleanup of the Sparks tank farm.

Criminal Defense Law

598 California Ave, Reno, NV 89509, USA

Many of my clients have told me they cannot believe I am a lawyer, which I hope is a compliment. I pride myself on being dedicated to my clients, understanding of their needs, and passionate about attaining their desired results. My clients know I am hardworking, honest, and available to speak to them whenever they have questions. Though I primarily practice criminal law, the most important part of my job is helping my clients get through hard times. While I know my clients appreciate my strong grasp of the law, I understand being a lawyer is more than being a law nerd: it is about being there for people. I am a native Nevadan and am grateful to have worked in the casino and hospitality industries, the film business, and for several nonprofits. The skills I learned working in several industries help me in and outside of the courtroom. When I am not practicing law, you can find me enjoying one of the many glorious activities which make Northern Nevada the best place in to live.

Personal Injury Law

300 South Arlington Avenue, Reno, NV 89501

Julie McGrath Throop is a licensed personal injury attorney in Reno, Nevada specializing in personal injury and worker’s compensation. She was born in Reno, Nevada in 1979 and is a fifth-generation Northern Nevadan. She graduated from Robert McQueen High School in 1997 with honors. She went to the University of Nevada, Reno and graduated with high honors in 2001. Mrs. Throop returned to the University of Nevada for two more years of coursework in pre-medicine. She went to law school in 2005 and graduated from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2008. She passed the Nevada Bar Exam on her first attempt in the Summer of 2008. Julie McGrath Throop has been awarded as the Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. Mrs. Throop is a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College. She has earned Nevada’s Legal Elite multiple years running.

Personal Injury Law

6900 S. McCarran Blvd., Suite 2000, RENO, NV 89509

Mark Wenzel joined Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney in March 2005. He came to the firm after eight years of trial experience in a law firm where he worked primarily as defense counsel in bad faith cases and personal injury cases. He also brings special expertise to matters involving complex insurance coverage issues. His background and experience makes Mark a valuable resource to our clients, as he provides a unique perspective and understanding of the insurance industry and the manner in which they evaluate, investigate, and litigate personal injury claims. Mark now devotes his practice strictly to personal injury cases, including automobile and trucking cases, product liability, premises liability and insurance bad faith. After graduating from Gonzaga Law School in 1995, Mark worked for two years as a law clerk in the Nevada Supreme Court prior to focusing his practice in civil law. He is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University in 1990.

Wills and Trust Law

2040 Solari Dr, Reno, NV 89509, USA

McClure was licensed to practice law in 2006. His practice includes trust and estate litigation, estate and trust administration, civil litigation, business issues, real property matters and guardianship law. McClure earned his J.D. from Tulsa University School of Law in 2006, during that time he was a member of the Phi Delta Phi academic honor fraternity, and an elected representative of the Student Bar Association. Prior to law school, McClure earned his Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, from the University of Nevada in 2003. At the University of Nevada, McClure was a four year letterman on the men’s tennis team, during which time he was a three year Western Athletic Conference all-academic team selection, and a three time recipient of the Western Athletic Conference Student Athlete Award. McClure has received the coveted AV-Preeminent ranking by Martindale Hubbell, its highest rating for attorneys recognizing their legal ability and ethical standards. In both 2013 and 2014, McClure was recognized by Nevada Business Magazine as one Nevada’s “Legal Elite”. He was also welcomed by the Nevada Lawyer Magazine as a guest columnist, publishing an article in the May 2013 edition entitled “To Get Your Estate Planning Clients Where They Want to Go, Make Sure They Know Where They Are”. Since 2011, McClure has served the United States District Court of Nevada as a mediator on its Inmate Mediation Panel, mediating applicable cases numerous times. Before joining Rosenauer & Wallace, McClure served as a judicial intern in the 360th Judicial District Court of Texas, and went on to serve as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Judge Steven R. Kosach of the Second Judicial District Court for the State of Nevada.

Personal Injury Law

327 California Ave, Reno, NV 89509, USA

R. Shawn Oliphant is a founding partner of the firm Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman, L.L.P. Mr. Oliphant handles serious personal injuryand wrongful death claims, and is the head of the firm’s Civil Litigation group. Mr. Oliphant represents those injured or killed by the fault of others. His litigation background is invaluable if insurance companies refuse to offer his personal injury clients a fair settlement and litigation becomes necessary. Mr. Oliphant’s goal is to take over the burden of personal injury victims and allow them to relax knowing that he will achieve the best result possible. Mr. Oliphant is a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and has represented victims of commercial truck accidents. If you have been seriously injured due to the fault of others, please call Mr. Oliphant and schedule an appointment today. Mr. Oliphant represents developers, land owners, contractors, engineers and architects in all aspects of real estate and construction law from property entitlements, contract formation, property disputes, to mechanic lien foreclosures. Mr. Oliphant regularly represents design professionals in complex multi-million dollar construction cases and serves as panel counsel for a large number of insurance companies for construction defect and professional negligence claims. Mr. Oliphant also represents Homeowner Associations in all aspects of common interest community matters and represents the largest HOA in Northern Nevada. Mr. Oliphant’s leadership in development and construction is reflected in the firm’s clients, which make up the who’s who in Northern Nevada’s real property development and design professional industry. Mr. Oliphant has served as a key note speaker and lecturer on a variety of construction law topics for the Builders Association of Northern Nevada, the American Institute of Architects, and the Nevada Association of Land Surveyors. Mr. Oliphant is a native northern Nevadan and received his bachelor degree in Business Administration with distinction from the University of Nevada. Mr. Oliphant attended law school at the University of Arizona where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Order of the Coif, and served on the Law Review Editorial Board. Mr. Oliphant’s law review Note encouraging the legalization of gaming advertisements was published in the University of Arizona Law Review and has been cited and followed in United States Supreme Court cases and law review articles.

Workers Compensation Law

225 S Arlington Ave, Suite C, Reno, NV 89501

Mr. Santos received his law degree from the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific in 1991. Mr. Santos is admitted to practice law in both Nevada (1991) and California (1992). He currently sits on the Board of Governors of the Nevada Association for Justice. Mr. Santos is also the Nevada Representative to the Republican Trial Lawyers Caucus of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Santos has been invited to lecture on various legal issues by the State Bar of Nevada, the National Judicial College, the Nevada Association for Justice and the Washoe County Bar Association. Mr. Santos has practiced in the area of personal injury and workers’ compensation since being admitted to the Nevada Bar in 1991. He has tried thousands of workers’ compensation hearings and appeals. Mr. Santos has also tried numerous arbitration, jury and bench trials. Mr. Santos has also met with members of the US Senate and Congress regarding issues affecting Nevadans.