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Johnathan Leavitt
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Biography
Johnathan Leavitt is an attorney in the Richard Harris Law Firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Leavitt is a fourth-generation native of Las Vegas, and grandson of the late Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron E. Leavitt.
Mr. Leavitt earned a Bachelor’s in University Studies with dual Minors in Political Science and Business Law from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He attended the University of Idaho College of Law, where he fast-tracked to graduation in 2.5 years, earning his J.D. with an emphasis in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. While attending law school, Mr. Leavitt was granted a limited license to practice law in the school’s Legal Aid Clinic, where he began gaining invaluable courtroom experience representing the rights of clients who could not afford legal representation.
Mr. Leavitt was admitted to practice law in the state of Nevada in October of 2013, and began directly handling client’s cases and regularly appearing and arguing in court. Since that time, Mr. Leavitt has represented numerous clients in many different areas of the law. He has successfully litigated and/or negotiated many cases and obtained favorable results for his clients. Specifically, Mr. Leavitt has helped to recover millions of dollars collectively for his clients.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
12 years
Slip and Fall Accident
25%
12 years
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
12 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-50%
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Licensed in Nevada for 12 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Richard Harris Law Firm
801 South 4th Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by Curtis | September 27, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Here on out he’s my guy
Definition of professionalism!! He Took the time to sit down with me And go over my case until he knew I understood everything even though unfortunately I was under contract with someone else. Regardless he took his personal time to go over everything ... Then followed up with me about my case .....
Johnathan Leavitt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Johnathan is a zealous advocate for his clients. He has extensive experience negotiating (and litigating) for personal injury clients. Not only will he help you achieve great results, he will make you feel valued throughout the entire process. I endorse John to anyone seeking a personal injury attorney."
"I highly endorse Johnathan Leavitt. He is a very knowledgeable personal injury attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. Johnathan is an attorney you can trust."
"When I met Johnathan he was doing Criminal Defense and so I would see him in the courtroom on a regular basis. This courtroom experience I believe gives him an edge in handling his Personal Injury cases as many personal injury lawyers do not have that much needed courtroom experience. Additionally, John is passionate about his clients cases and always handles himself in a professional manner. Therefore I endorse John as a Personal Injury lawyer."
"Excellent personal injury lawyer. Knows the system and consistently gets great settlements for his clients."
"Johnathan is an outstanding choice for anyone looking who needs a dedicated advocate in their corner following an accident or injury. Johnathan is creative, articulate and will work relentlessly to make sure his clients get the best result they can."
"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. Johnathan is a passionate, capable advocate and provides his clients with representation they can count on in the courtroom. John is a great guy, and an even better attorney."
"Johnathan Leavitt is the most talented attorney that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His legal acumen is second to none and his passion for law and justice is not only admirable, it is inspiring. His instinctual ability to see the issues and resolve legal matters is uncommon. I fully respect this attorney's abilities and talent. I highly recommend him and enthusiastically endorse him as one of the best lawyers in Nevada."
"Johnathan is an intelligent and capable attorney. I would recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Johnathan is a hard working and extremely motivated individual. I have no doubt you will be pleased you chose to entrust your case with him."
Brandon Gatewood
Personal injury lawyer
Benjamin Leavitt
Family lawyer
Jeremy Beasley
Personal injury lawyer
Jared Green
Personal injury lawyer
Gabriel Martinez
Litigation lawyer
Jordan Schnitzer
Personal injury lawyer
Adrian Karimi
Litigation lawyer
William Sykes
Litigation lawyer
Grayson Moulton
Family lawyer
Benjamin Cloward
Personal injury lawyer
Ryan Helmick
Criminal defense lawyer
Mark Russ
Criminal defense lawyer
Melissa Garscin
Criminal defense lawyer
John Gosioco
Criminal defense lawyer
Alexander Vail
Immigration lawyer
Adam Solinger
Criminal defense lawyer
Farhan Naqvi
Personal injury lawyer
Frank Leavitt
Divorce and separation lawyer
William Young
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Joshua Tomsheck
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Stars (Mountain States), Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star (Mountain States), Super Lawyer
2019
Rising Star (Mountain States), SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Richard Harris Law Firm
2017 - 2017
General Manager/Attorney, Adam S. Kutner & Associates
2017 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Las Vegas Defense Group
2015 - 2016
Owner, Leavitt Law Group, LLC
2013 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Saggese & Associates, Ltd
2012 - 2012
Limited-Licensed Attorney, University of Idaho College of Law, Legal Aid Clinic
Associations
2018 - Present
Nevada Justice AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Client vs. Escalator Company
$5,000,000
Client vs. Apartment Complex
Settled for $25,500
Client vs. Major Retailer
Settled for $70,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$100,000
Education
2012
University of Idaho College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
RHLF University
Diminished Value Claims
Languages
English