Shann Dee Winesett

Shann Dee Winesett

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Henderson, NV
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

8925 S Pecos Rd Ste 14a, Henderson, NV

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 31 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Shann Dee Winesett

8925 S Pecos Rd Ste 14a, Henderson, NV, 89074

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Shann Dee Winesett's Reviews

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Posted by Toby | February 24, 2014

Highly Recommended

I went through one of the most stressful and traumatic experiences of my life. I really needed someone who was there for me, not only for their exceptional legal expertise, but someone who was there for me as a caring and compassionate human being. Shann Winesett exemplified these qualities and the...n some and was the perfect choice. He was always there, right from our first phone conversation, and even sacrificed some of his own personal time to accommodate my case. He was always very prompt and available with communication, at a level of knowledge, skill, integrity, and professionalism second to none. I always felt his genuine care and compassion for my difficult situation, which he really proved to me at the conclusion of my case. I will be forever grateful to Shann for all that he has done for me and wouldn't think twice to highly recommend him to anyone.

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Shann Dee Winesett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very decent to work together and attempt to settle a case if the facts and circumstances call for a settlement."

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Jack Fleeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of having Shann as an opposing counsel on a couple of cases before I became an attorney at his firm. He was, and remains, an exceptionally reasonable attorney and a gifted litigator."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shann. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Rachel Jacobson

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Jones

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Jones

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Congressional Recognition of Service to the Community, Member of U.S. Congress, SHelly Berkley

2005

Certificate of Commendation, U.S. Senator Harry Reid

2005

Congressional Recognition, U.S. Senator John Ensign

2004

Louis Wiener Pro Bono Service Award, Clark County Legal Services

2004

Certificate of Commendation, U.S. Senator Harry Ried

2004

Congressional Recognition, U.S. Senator John Ensign

2004

Congressional Recognition, United States Congressman Jon Porter

2001

50 Hour Club, Clark County Pro Bono Project

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Pro Tem Child Support Hearing Master, Clark County Courts

2011 - Present

Truancy Judge, Clark County Truancy Diversion Program

2010 - Present

Mediator, Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program

2006 - Present

Member, Pecos Law Group

2004 - 2006

Associate, Smith, Larsent & Wixom

1997 - 2004

Associate, Dickerson, Dickerson, Consul & Pocker

1991 - 1997

Associate, Robbinis Kaplan Miller & Cerisi

Associations

2016 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Executive Council Member, Family Law Section

2010 - Present

Nevada Supreme Court

Foreclosure Mediator

2008 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Attorney Disciplinary Committee member

1997 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

1994 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

1993 - Present

California State Bar

Member

2007 - 2013

Nevada State Bar

Fee Dispute Commitee

1993 - 1997

Los Angeles County Bar Association

1993 - 1997

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Sample of Legal Cases

Haruno v. Haruno

Successful return of the minor child to his country of habitual residence.

Culculoglu v. Culculoglu

Defeated Hague Petition and children were ordered to remain in the United States.

Navidnia v. Zakeri

Successful set aside.

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Education

1993

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Nevada

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Luwig-Maximilians Universität

Post Graduate Study

Speaking Engagements

2016

State Bar of Nevada Family Law Conference, Ely

Creating a Discovery Plan

2016

State Bar of Nevada Family Law Conference, Ely

Preparing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

2015

NBI CLE

Ethical Considerations in Divorce Settlements / Financial Divorce Settlements from Start to Finish

2014

Advanced Family Law Strategies

Policies and Procedures of the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction

2012

Divorce Law Guide from A to Z

Filing for Divorce and Pretrial Motions / Valuing Assets and Dividing Community Property

2012

Advanced Family Law

Contempt Proceedings in Nevada Family Courts

2009

Advanced Family Law Strategies

Disposition of Negative Valued Assets upon Divorce

Publications

2014

Advanced Family Law Strategies (State Bar of Nevada publication) The Hague Convention: An Outline Summary,

2012

Divroce Law Guide from A to Z Filing for Divorce and Preliminary Matters

2012

Advanced Family Law Contempt Proceedings in Nevada Family Courts

2009

Advanced Family Law Strategies (State Bar of Nevada) A Positive Approach to Negative Equity

2008

Nevada Family Law Practice Manual (2d Edition) Premarital Agreements and Annulment

1996

Advocate Primary Confusion of Risk: The Continuing Saga of Duty Analysis after Knight v. Jewett(1996)

Languages

German

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