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4.9 /5.0
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John B. Shook
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About John
Biography
John B. Shook is a co-founder of Shook & Stone, Chtd. and is active as lead trial counsel on many of the firm’s largest cases. With over 18 years of experience in complex personal injury trial work, John represents adults and children injured or killed as a result of defectively designed and manufactured products, as well as victims of medical malpractice, defective premises, motor vehicle negligence, industrial accidents and insurance bad faith.
John is a member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Nevada (Elected Chair of the Clients’ Security Fund 2009-2011) and the Oklahoma Bar Association. He currently serves as a Mentor with the State Bar of Nevada's Transitioning Into Practice program for newly licensed attorneys.
John is a past member of the Board of Governors for the Nevada Justice Association where he has been honored for his help in enacting legislation aiding Nevada's injured and disabled. John is also a Colleague of the Nevada Law Foundation and a graduate of both the National Criminal Defense College and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. In addition, John has served as a member of the Nevada Medical Legal Screening Panel which reviewed for merit all medical malpractice claims filed in the state of Nevada and as an arbitrator for the Eighth Judicial District court-annexed arbitration program.
John’s dedication to protecting clients is evidenced by his work enacting legislation requiring insurance companies to notify injured victims when settlement drafts are issued in an effort to curtail theft by unscrupulous attorneys of their client's personal injury settlement proceeds.
John is married to Julie Shook, a deputy district attorney with the Clark County District Attorney’s office. Together, John and Julie actively support a variety of charities including HELP of Southern Nevada, the Children’s Advocacy Project (Legal Aid of Southern Nevada), the American Kidney Fund, Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish School and the KLUC annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive. Additionally, as a member of Nevada’s Citizens for Justice, John has made significant charitable contributions to help ensure that the law protects individuals who would otherwise not have a voice in our government.
Education
J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1994
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1991
Dedicated to helping people who have suffered personal injury or death of a loved one. Video conference available.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
32 years
Car Accident
30%
Medical Malpractice
25%
30 years
Wrongful Death
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Oklahoma for 30 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 31 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
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Posted by R | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workers Comp
I work as a housekeeper for a very well know hotel in Las Vegas. On a regular day I was putting on sheets on a mattress when I lifted the mattress to tuck in the sheet I felt a sharp pain on my shoulder. I immediately notified my employer about my injury and contacted Shook & Stone Law to help me wit...
Posted by Brandon | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Premises Case
I hired Shook & Stone after my stair case broke coming down from the second floor of my apartment complex. I got a severe back injury. My case recently settled for $750K. I highly recommend to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney.
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workers Comp
I hired Shook & Stone after I was injured at work carrying heavy bags of trash and popped my knee. Shook and Stone referred me out to get the best medical attention I needed and after a few months they were able to get me a good settlement.
Posted by Andres | December 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Accident on the Strip
I was driving on the Las Vegas Strip, I was stoped at a red light when the driver on the right side lane from my car lost control of his car and hit the right side of my car. I had my family with me in the car, I was referral to John Shook by a friend I called them right away and were able to open a ...
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Car Accident
driving in west Las Vegas on intersection's green light to proceed when the driver on the left lane with his blinking yellow to make a left turn decides to proceeded through the intersection and not making left turn, and collided against my vehicle. Called SHOOK & STONE and legal team to handle my c...
John B. Shook's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known John for many years. He is an extremely talented, smart, and aggressive trial lawyer who fights hard on behalf of his clients. John is a fierce negotiator and a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. I strongly endorse John Shook."
"I endorse this lawyer. John and I have worked together are many cases. He is extremely knowledgeable, well prepared, and advocates strenuously for his clients. I would highly recommend John Shook."
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"John Shook is a very good attorney. We refer our workers compensation cases to his firm because of that fact. They do good work."
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"John is a talented trial lawyer who looks at a matter from all angles to find the best approach for his client. I'd highly recommend him."
"John Shook is a great advocate and I would always want him on my side in any litigation. He is able to take complex legal matters and present them in such a way that you can't help but agree with him. That is the talent of a true litigator."
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"Mr. Shook is a talented trial lawyer and all around excellent litigator. He will not back down from insurance companies and demands, in every case, that his clients get the maximum compensation possible."
"I endorse Mr. Shook. He is an excellent litigator who works hard for his clients and strives to obtain the best possible results for them."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Outstanding Service Award, State Bar of Nevada
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Shareholder, Shook & Stone
Associations
American Association for Justice
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Oklahoma Bar Association
Member
2009 - 2011
State Bar of Nevada, Client's Security Fund CommitteeChair
2002 - 2005
Nevada Justice AssociationBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
Novick v. Panelized Structures, Inc.
$15,883,373.60
Education
1994
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Juris Doctor
1991
Oklahoma State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2003
Trial Preparation in Nevada
Trial Preparation in Nevada
Publications
2002
The Advocate (Nevada Justice Association)
Medicare 101: A Primer for the Personal Injury Attorney
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long do I have to pay my ex's attorney's fees??
14 Sep 2012
Q&A
How long do you have to do a prove up hearing?
14 May 2011
Q&A
I got a warranty to arrest for non pay ticket, got a letter from collections with the amount i have to pay.
17 May 2011