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Kegan M Monks
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Biography
Kegan is an Idaho and Nevada licensed attorney practicing at the Advocates, a full-service personal injury law firm with offices located throughout Idaho.
Kegan grew up in Meridian, Idaho and graduated magna cum laude from Boise State University with a degree in business and marketing in 2013. Kegan then attended William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) on a merit based academic scholarship and graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2016. While in law school, Kegan served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Judge Cynthia D. Steel, worked as a law clerk and as a research assistant. Kegan was also a member of the Las Vegas student chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, earned a C.A.L.I. award, and placed 3rd in the 2016 Nevada Law Journal Writing Competition. After law school, Kegan gained experience working at prominent firms in Las Vegas before returning back home to Idaho.
As an attorney, Kegan has successfully helped his clients navigate and resolve complex legal issues and difficult situations. Kegan was selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2023 and 2024, a peer designation that is only awarded to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. Kegan has also received the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating - the highest peer rating standard given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.
Kegan is married and has three children. When not advocating for his clients, Kegan enjoys spending time with his family and wrenching on motorcycles and automobiles.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Idaho for 8 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 9 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
The Advocates
1810 S. Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID, 83642
The Advocates
3040 W Elder St, Boise, ID, 83705
The Advocates
113 Main Ave W Ste 303, Twin Falls, ID, 83301
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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Hands down best estate planning attorney in LV!
Kegan was recommended to us by one of our realtor friends. From the very first time I met with Kegan, he was very welcoming and professional. Not once did I ever feel like he was rushing my family and I to make any decisions. He was very knowledgable and took the time to answer every concern/quest...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2023 | Estate Planning
Client's needs first
I consulted with Kegan Monks on several planning matters. He listened to me and asked questions until he understood my unique circumstances. He was able to put my fears at ease regarding a revocable trust and probate after the loss of a family member. Recently, I had questions regarding the forma...
Posted by Gerald and Suzanne | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Very personable and knowledgeable!
Kegan helped us write our wills and establish a family trust. After explaining how wills and trusts work and answering all our questions, he went the extra mile to get our documents ready promptly. He has been very responsive to our requests and did everything we needed. We would highly recommend him...
Posted by Bryan | May 18, 2023 | Probate
Client
Kegan is a great communicator, great follow through and overall a pleasure to deal with. I have consulted him on numerous probate and estate planning issues and he has helped me solve issues that otherwise could have turned into bigger issues later on. Very knowledgeable in his field. I highly recomm...
Posted by Robert | September 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent representation
Kegan represented my family in an estate issue. He gave sound advice, pushed when he needed to push and was very helpful in getting a sound resolution with a snake. His fees were amenable, fair and in the end, not as high as they could be, nor unrealistic. Excellent lawyer.
Kegan M Monks's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kegan was recommended to me by one of the brightest attorneys I know. Having worked with him for over a year, I recommend Kegan to anyone who needs probate, trust, or estate planning help. Kegan has represented three of my wrongful death clients and helped them obtain special letters of administration in probate proceedings. Kegan has been able to answer every one of my clients’ questions. Has been kind, caring, and understanding of clients dealing with losing a loved one. He has been diligent, his work is elite, and he charges reasonable prices. This is not a combination you’re likely to find anywhere else."
"We have worked with Kegan many times on cases where our PI clients have probate issues. He is knowledgeable and reliable in this field. He has also handled my personal estate planning and I have referred him several of my friends. His customer service is above and beyond."
"Kegan has been my best resource for any questions on estate planning for years now, and I never hesitate to send anyone I know who needs help with estate planning or probate his way. I literally sent my own parents to him and they could not have been happier with the help he provided. Based on my experience, he really is the best in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kegan is an excellent attorney. He is a thorough, hard-working counsellor who is well respected by co-workers, clients, and adversaries."
"Kegan Monks is a sharp attorney. He is uniquely qualified as a litigator, having received training both in private practice and as a judicial extern. I strongly recommend and endorse Kegan Monks."
"Mr. Monks is an excellent attorney who has a strong command of estate planning, probate, and guardianship cases. I know him to be a passionate advocate and a thoughtful legal adviser to his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I went to school with Mr. Monks, he is extremely dedicated, focused, and intelligent."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Pro Bono Honor Roll, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2016
Writing Competition 3rd Place Winner, Nevada Law Journal
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney, The Advocates
2021 - 2024
Attorney, Albright Stoddard Warnick & Albright
2019 - 2021
Attorney, Gerrard Cox Larsen
2016 - 2019
Attorney, Goodsell & Olsen
2015 - 2016
Extern, The Honorable Judge Cynthia Dianne Steel, Eighth Judical District Court, Family Division
2014 - 2014
Research Assistant, William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas
2014 - 2016
Law Clerk, Goodsell & Olsen
Associations
2017 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember
2023 - 2024
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2021
Southern Nevada Estate Planning CouncilMember
2016 - 2017
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Muttitt v. Rosa (In re Estate of Kennedy), 2018 Nev. App. Unpub. LEXIS 25 *, 2018 WL 1036893
Successfully rescinded the mistaken deed and obtained full reimbursement of all funeral and wake expenses from the estate.
Education
2016
University of Nevada Las Vegas
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Boise State University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2014
Small Claims Class
Overview of Small Claims Process and Procedure
Publications
2023
Nevada Civil Practice Manual
Contributor to Chapter 21 - Pretrial Practice Procedures
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is NV a signatory to the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
30 Aug 2022
Q&A
Do I need an attorney to add an amendment to my Revocable Family Trust if the original and previous amendments by attorney?
28 Jul 2021
Q&A
What options do I have if a neighbor is claiming my father owed him money but never filed a claim or contested probate
19 Jul 2021