Dennis Myron Leavitt

Dennis Myron Leavitt

4.6
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

510 S 9th Street, Las Vegas, NV

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

37 years | 2,132 cases

50%
Family 30%

37 years | 2,132 cases

30%
Child Custody 20%

1,061 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 36 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1989

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Leavitt Law Firm

510 S 9th Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101

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Dennis Myron Leavitt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Did nothing but mess up my custody case

He did nothing in court. I gave him so much evidence and he brought nothing up. He made such a Royal mess of my custody case and allowed my abusive ex husband to get primary custody. He did not even know a thing about my case going into trial it was all out on his paralegal. He inflated charges like ...crazy while doing no work. I am still working through modifying my custody and dealing with constant verbal abuse, harassment, and stalking at the hands of my ex husband. This is the worst attorney I have ever met. Do not hire.

Posted by Autumn | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Dennis Leavitt

During my consultation, Dennis and Frank told me what I should expect in my proceedings. They were honest in doing so. Not everything was what I wanted to hear, so it stuck with me that they weren’t being unrealistic. I really appreciated their genuine legal advice. The office staff is very friendly!...!

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

POOR FOLLOW UP / BAD COMMUNICATION

This attorney made you feel that he was working for the other side. Any questions that I had were unanswered. E mails were disregarded. Any suggestions for strategy in the case was met with hostility from this attorney. He let the other side have their way & would not object to what the other side di...d even though it was clearly wrong and not in my best interest.

Dennis Leavitt

Replied last February 01, 2016

We're sorry you had a bad experience with our firm. This matter does not sound familiar, and we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by Michelle | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hire Dennis if you want results

I consulted Dennis Leavitt when I was facing a lot of pressure from my ex to sign divorce paperwork so we could "get it over with." Upon taking the paperwork to Dennis, I learned that my ex was really trying to screw me over and lowball me on child support and alimony. Dennis helped my kids and I... out tremendously. He helped me get the alimony and child support I needed to provide for my children while I got back on my feet after my split with my husband. Dennis is worth the investment because he WILL get you the results you deserve and are entitled to. As my attorney, he fought for my rights. Divorce and child support are not easy issues for anyone, so you should hire an attorney that you have confidence in and can trust. For me, Dennis was that guy.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brief Phone consultation

Mr. Leavitt was honest and very helpful. He let me know that it was a waste of time and money to pursue my matter any further...and it was a FREE consultation! I would come back to him if ever the need.

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Dennis Myron Leavitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aurora Maskall

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chris Aaron

Unknown lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Shaw

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Leavitt

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer all of my clients that have family matters to Dennis - they are always very pleased with his representation."

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Johnathan Leavitt

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Family member

"Dennis Leavitt is a seasoned Family Law practitioner, and anyone retaining him would be in perfectly capable hands."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Randal Leonard

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis is an excellent attorney. I endorse him."

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Aurora Maskall

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Gary Zernich

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Frank Leavitt

Family lawyer

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Samantha Mentzel

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Johnathan Leavitt

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Rebecca Burton

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Reprimanded issued in NV, 2021

updated on 10/13/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

Top One Percent, National League of Renowned Attorneys

2016

Top Lawyers In Nevada, The Legal Network

2016

10 Best in Nevada, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

10 Best In Nevada, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

10 Best In Nevada, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Valley's Top Lawyers, Desert Companion Magazine

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1988

American Jurisprudence Award, Joint Publishers of The Total Client Service Library

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Pro-Tempore Hearing Master, Clark County District Court, Las Vegas, Nv

1996 - Present

Owner, Leavitt Law Firm

1989 - 1996

Associate, Moran Law Firm, LLC

1988 - 1988

Clerk, United States District Court For The District Of Idaho

Associations

2008 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Business Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Attorney Member

1989 - Present

Clarke County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1980 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Volunteer

Sample of Legal Cases

Towne v. Towne

Very happy client

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Education

1989

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2008

Divorce CLE

Divorce

2006

Family Law CLE

Family Law

Languages

English

Activity

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