After growing up in Henderson, NV, Mr. Martines attended college at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio where he double majored in English and Philosophy. After graduating with honors from JCU, Mr. Martines attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio where he was active in Moot Court, served on the Board of Governors, won two Best Brief Awards, and took 2nd Place in Oral Arguments at the 2004 Moot Court Competition at Harvard University.
After graduation, Mr. Martines returned home and, for the last ten years, has been representing your friends and family in the following areas: Personal injury, Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, and Land Use / Zoning.
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155 S Water Street, Suite 220, Henderson, NV, 89015-5014
4230 S Decatur BLVD, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV, 89103
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Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2014 | Land Use & Zoning
Easy to work with; pleased with results
We retained Mr. Martines to help assist with a rezoning dispute and had a successful outcome with his assistance. He was very knowledgeable in this area and have a lot of experience with all the parties involved which we found helpful. I would retain him again if I ever needed this type of help in th...
"I've had the pleasure of working with James on a number of matters. His knowledge of land use matters is second to none. The same goes for his understanding of criminal and personal injury matters. His clients are lucky to have him on their side."
"James is excellent lawyer that really cares for his clients. I strongly recommend his services for all areas in which he practices."
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2004
Best Brief, National Animal Law Moot Court Competition
2004
2nd Place Oral Arguments, National Animal Law Moot Court Competition
2002
Best Brief Award, Cleveland-Marshall Moot Court Board of Governors
2015 - Present
System Counsel & General Counsel to Nevada State College, Nevada System of Higher Education
2014 - 2015
Outside Counsel, City of North Las Vegas
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Peters and Associates, LLP.
2007 - 2013
Planning Commission Attorney, City of Henderson, NV
2007 - 2013
Land Use / Zoning Attorney, City Of Henderson, Nevada
2007 - 2013
Ambassador to Nevada Legislature, City Of Henderson, Nevada
2006 - 2007
Franchise Attorney, City of Henderson, NV
2005 - 2014
Attorney, Martines Law Group, Ltd.
2005 - 2013
City Attorney, Henderson City Attorney's Office
2004 - 2006
DUI Prosecutor, City of Henderson, Nevada
2003 - 2003
Clerk, Attorney General of Nevada
2014 - Present
Southern Nevada Home Builders AssociationAssociate Member
2014 - Present
Land Use Committee, SNHBACommittee Member
2013 - Present
Business Network InternationalCharter Member
2005 - Present
State Bar of NevadaAttorney
2007 - 2013
Nevada State BarExecutive Committee Member
2007 - 2013
City of Henderson, NVAmbassador to the Nevada Legislature
2005 - 2013
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Prevailed at 8th Judicial Dist. Court
Prevailed at Nevada Supreme Court
2004
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2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Legal Answers
I live on a private road one mile long that has 25 homes. Can this be changed to a county road and maintained by the county?
05 Apr 2014
Should I sue a company after an unlicensed driver working for the company "t-boned" me after the driver failed to yield?
25 Mar 2014
We received death threats from my x husband thru text messages. We live in vegas he lives in California.i want him arrested!
16 Mar 2014