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James Edward Smith

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Overview

Practice Areas

20% Divorce / Separation
24 years
20% Criminal Defense
24 years
10% General Practice
24 years
10% Corporate / Incorporation
24 years

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250-$350/hour)

Contact Information

7251 W Lake Mead Blvd Ste 300

Las Vegas, NV 89128

Office: 702-562-4209
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English
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German
Spanish

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I am a Nevada attorney who practices in all courts in Nevada but who lives in Las Vegas. I have over 25 years of experience in personal injury, criminal, civil... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 2 reviews “Knowledge is Power” Posted by: Virginia, 5 months ago. Client Review: James Smith knows his stuff. I really appreciate a highly intelligent, street smart, experienced, cautious, reliable, determined, well-educated and... more Flag “Someone who knows James Edward Smith very well” Posted by: a Contracts client, almost 2 years ago. Client Review: James is a very knowledgeable, well educated, sensitive, caring and passionate lawyer. He is also 100% ethical, trustworthy, and honest. He cares... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 1 endorsement Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I have know James Smith as a fellow Las Vegas lawyer for about 27 years. I continue to be impressed by his intelligence, energy, and enthusiasm for... more Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Reed , Las Vegas (NV), Over 1 year ago

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2 reviews

“Knowledge is Power”

Posted by: Virginia, 5 months ago.

Client Review: James Smith knows his stuff. I really appreciate a highly intelligent, street smart, experienced, cautious, reliable, determined, well-educated and... more

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“Someone who knows James Edward Smith very well”

Posted by: a Contracts client, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: James is a very knowledgeable, well educated, sensitive, caring and passionate lawyer. He is also 100% ethical, trustworthy, and honest. He cares... more

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I have know James Smith as a fellow Las Vegas lawyer for about 27 years. I continue to be impressed by his intelligence, energy, and enthusiasm for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Reed , Las Vegas (NV), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

32 years since James Edward Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1980	02/13/2012
Nevada	Authorized to practice law	1981	11/18/2008

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Associate Attorney at Edward J. Achrem & Associates	2003–2007

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Univ of San Diego SOL		law	1980
Univ of Iowa		undergraduate	1974

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Pro Bono Award	Nevada Certified Arbitrator

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys	2010-present
Member	Nevada Family Law Section	2010-present

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