Attorney
Reno, Nevada, 89509
I practice exclusively in the area of family law. Before starting my firm, I served as a Family Court Master for the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County. In that role, I heard over 16,000 cases involving a myriad of family law issues, including child support enforcement, domestic violence and protection orders, juvenile guardianships, and juvenile dependency cases.
I also have experience with juvenile delinquency, divorce, custody, visitation, and adoption cases. In deciding a case, a judicial officer must know the law, know the facts, and be able to understand both sides of every argument. I carry that ability with me into private practice. I will give you an objective, honest opinion about your case and not just tell you what I think you want to hear. I realize how important the “legal" side of the family legal system is, and how important it is to have a strong and compassionate advocate on your side. I have been licensed to practice law in Nevada since 2006 and appeared in Federal Court and State District Courts throughout Nevada.
I have served as a Judicial Law Clerk to three different Family Court Judges. I am also a Certified Mediator through the National Judicial College. The decisions made in family court affect your entire life, forever. They affect the relationships you have with your spouse, your partner, your parents, your family, and your children - and those are the most important things in life. I believe that being a good lawyer also means being a good teacher.
Helping clients understand what’s happening and straightforwardly explaining legal matters is one of the best parts of being an attorney. I have taught family law issues locally, at the statewide Nevada Family Law Conference, and national judicial conferences. I also taught aspiring paralegals at a local career college. Show less
