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James W Claflin Jr

James W Claflin Jr

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 10

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

About Me

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Over twenty years ago, James began his law career working on complex commercial litigation at Brown Bain (now Perkins Coie) in Phoenix following his admission... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Review of James W Claflin”

Posted by: Donald, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: James made a task I was not looking forward to, and easy and pleasant experience. The whole experience was beyond expectations. It was like working... more
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5 star rating

“Peace of Mind”

Posted by: Shea, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I have never needed a lawyer before nor did I know how the process went, with that being said James was extremly nice and walked me through it step... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


Craig Bainum

I highly recommend James for any legal need you may have.

Endorsement from lawyer: Craig Bainum , Lehi (UT), Today
Howard Robert Roitman

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Roitman , Las Vegas (NV), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since James W Claflin Jr was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Nevada Attorney Active 2005 02/23/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at Claflin Law Ltd 2008–present
Partner at Peel Brimley LLP 2005–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
US Army Infantry School, Airborne Basic Airborne Course ("Jump School") Graduation 1999
US Army National Guard Military Law Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Preeminent AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2013
Top Lawyers 2012: The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada VEGAS INC 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member J. Reuben Clark Law Society 1991–present
Construction Law Section Nevada State Bar
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 90 Legal Answers
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34 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
13 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
What is a Nevada LLC? Avvo Legal Guide 2012
I've just been arrested. What do I do now? Avvo Legal Guide 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
General American Legal System; Writs of Habeus Corpis Law Day 2011: The Legacy of John Adams 2011
Laws That Affect Construction Contracts; Key Clauses to Modify Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues in Nevada 2011
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