Marshal Shawn Willick

Marshal Shawn Willick

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +7 more

3591 E Bonanza Road, Ste. 200, Las Vegas, NV

About Marshal

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

divorce, annulment, child custody, visitation, and support, property/debt division, alimony, paternity, guardianship, adoption, premarital and postnuptial agreements, retirement division (QDROs under ERISA, military retirement, Civil Service, Nevada PERS, interstate/international claims, jurisdiction matters, custody or support orders under UCCJEA and UIFSA, child kidnaping Hague Convention, judgment arrears, penalties, and statutory interest.

44 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Family 25%

All aspects of modern Family Law, including divorce, annulment, child custody, visitation, and support, property/debt division, alimony, paternity, guardianship, adoption, premarital and postnuptial agreements, retirement division (QDROs under ERISA, military retirement, Civil Service, Nevada PERS, interstate/international claims, jurisdiction matters, custody or support orders under UCCJEA and UIFSA, child kidnaping Hague Convention, judgment arrears, penalties, and statutory interest.

44 years | 3,000 cases

25%
Child Custody 10%

We deal with every aspect of child custody establishment, modification, and enforcement.

44 years | 3,000 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

We are very well versed, and actively litigate, every possible variation of child support establishment, modification, and enforcement. I headed up the comprehensive review of Nevada's child support statutes in 1992 and 1996, and have written dozens of articles on the subject since then.

44 years | 3,000 cases

10%
Alimony 8%

We handle every aspect of alimony (spousal support) establishment, modification, and enforcement.

44 years | 2,000 cases

8%
Appeals 5%

I have drafted briefs and argued many cases in the Nevada Supreme Court, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Some of these cases have gone as far as the United States Supreme Court. I've also drafted Amicus Briefs, and assisted counsel with appeals in, many other States

44 years | 125 cases

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

We handle domestic violence matters that arise in our practice, and I sit as an alternate Domestic Violence Commissioner.

44 years | 500 cases

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

We regularly draft, review, and litigate premarital agreements, postnuptial agreements, and separation agreements, as necessary for the clients and cases we handle.

44 years | 250 cases

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Wherever possible, we seek to make a divorce action uncontested, as explained in the uncontested divorce page of our firm web site.

44 years | 1,000 cases

5%
Adoption 2%

We handle both step-parent and other adoptions.

44 years | 100 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 43 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Willick Law Group

3591 E Bonanza Road, Ste. 200, Las Vegas, NV, 89110-2101

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Marshal Shawn Willick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

5 star (27)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by Marvin | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My dissatisfaction with Willick Law Firm!

I am writing this review to express my dissatisfaction with Willick Law Group. I retained their services on May 7, 2024, and I feel compelled to share my experiences since paying a retainer of $7,500.00, which I was told I would need to replenish anytime they completed a task that moved my case forwa...rd. Over a year later, I have spent $9,800.00 and have seen no progress, only excuses that do not address my concerns. Willick Law Group has shown a lack of respect for me as a paying client. For instance, after not receiving a timely response, I called to speak with Marshal Willick. To my surprise, instead of discussing my concerns, he abruptly hung up and said someone from Trevor's team would reach out to me. However, they never followed up. After waiting more than five business days, I had to call again to get a response that did not advance my case in any way, and it appears they do not have a solution. My emails and phone calls have gone unanswered for an entire year. According to the American Bar Association: **Following the Client’s Instructions**: A lawyer should advise clients on possible actions and then act according to the client’s chosen course, even if the lawyer prefers a different approach. **Diligence**: Every lawyer must act carefully and promptly in handling a client’s legal issues, as unnecessary delays can harm a case. If a lawyer cannot devote the necessary time and effort to a case, they should not take it on. **Communication**: A lawyer must communicate effectively with clients and provide explanations within a reasonable timeframe, especially when there are changes in a case. This Law Group has violated these principles on every level.

Marshal Willick

Replied last May 23, 2025

This client is confusing our firm’s inactivity with the Social Security Office’s bureaucracy. The federal government often takes several weeks, months, and even years to provide answers to our questions. We have been waiting on a request we made back in September, with a direct follow-up in March, and cannot provide our client with updates that we do not have. We have provided him updates every step of the way and cannot control how slowly the government works.

Posted by Josiah Allen | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

PHENOMENAL

Marshall Willick represented me in my child custody case. And he did an incredible job I seriously could not ask for a better lawyer. I had a huge hiccup with my previous one, and let's just say they really dropped the ball. I was actually refereed to Willicks office from my aunt that lives in Chica...go from her lawyer. I had a consultation with them and I already felt 100xs better just by explaining my situation. If you want a lawyer that will definitely have your back and is willingbto bat for you Willick is the way! I could not be more pleased on how the outcome came out! Thank you again to all Willick and employees.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney and Law Firm

Marshal Willick, wow…just so amazing! I don’t know 5 stars can cut it on my feelings for how well I feel Marshal handled my case. He exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend Marshal and all the legal staff at the Willick Law Group. I hired them to assist me in a complicated family matter and th...ey were simply amazing in their handling of my case. The paralegals are so knowledgeable too and the team approach they utilized was paramount in the success of my case. I wish, I had hired them to handle my legal case initially, as I feel so doing, I would have likely saved money. They will use their expertise to help the courts see the truth from the get-go, which is so important-so your ex can not use the courts to create legal issues that cost you dearly financially years after the fact. The latter is so important when leaving a toxic situation, in hopes of the start of a new life. Further, I found the Willick Firm to be very compassionate. I felt they cared about my case and they were very mindful of their billing, without compromising quality. I only began to sleep well, once they took over and I knew my case was in the hands of some of the best legal minds in the country. I highly recommend Marshal and the Willick Firm.

Posted by Jennifer | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service!

I am an immigration attorney in Sacramento, California and needed a legal opinion letter from an attorney in Nevada specializing in family law. The issues were very complex and Marshal provided excellent service and work product. We had a short deadline, and Marshal worked on the weekend to get the o...pinion letter completed. He even went above and beyond and completed additional research outside the scope of services in order to help my client. I was very impressed working with Marshal and his staff and highly recommend their office.

Posted by David | September 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best there is

I contacted Willick Law Group during a highly contentious divorce after a previous lawyer failed to show up for a prove up hearing. During that hearing, my ex wife was awarded the house, my business, and full custody of our child with relocation, and $5000 a month in support! Thankfully, Lorien Col...e and Marshal Willick agreed to take my case. They battled back from a seemingly hopeless situation and saved my business, my relationship with my son, and probably my life. Most people don't say this about their lawyers, but I love Marshal and Lorien, and everyone at Willick Law Group!

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Marshal Shawn Willick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Josh Aronson

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Willick is a fount of knowledge & always happy to help others for the betterment of the legal community as a whole."

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Aurora Maskall

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Willick is always willing to assist colleagues with questions in all areas of family law. Marshal is an excellent attorney and a great advocate for his clients."

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Vernon Bailey

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nadia von Magdenko

Appeals lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Roy

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Willick is a preeminent family law attorney here in Las Vegas. His family law articles and publications have been an invaluable resource for me in my own career."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mike Nguyen

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marshal has a heart of a teacher and his wealth of knowledge in the family law area is superior. He is a very caring colleague and I highly recommend him."

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Sean Cleary

Adoption lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Melissa Exline

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Willick is well versed in many complex areas of family law. Moreover, he is willing to help his legal community grow and make our area of practice better, more efficient, and accessible."

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David Jacks

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Willick is an excellent lawyer and an excellent advocate for his clients."

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William Ausman

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Marshal Willick, he is a sharp, industrious attorney who knows how to get things done. Retaining him to assist you would be a smart move."

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Emily McFarling

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Willick is an extremely competent attorney and someone I would recommend to anyone looking for superior representation."

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Ryan Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marshal is legendary in Nevada family courts. The lawyer's divorce lawyer. He writes parts of the family law manuals, including being the leading expert on military pensions and divorce. He even has his own software. But he also is a generous mentor and is the guru to approach for those inevitable "what do we do when this happens?!" situations."

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Larry Rice

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"Marshal is widely recognized as one of the leading Family Law lawyers in the United States."

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John Crouch

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marshal is the expert's expert on several of the areas I work with frequently, including military, international, and federal-employee divorces."

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Howard Roitman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Wright

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Willick is an expert at family law and pretty much wrote the manual that I refer to often. However, he impressed me when I left him an after hours message on his machine seeking legal advice on an arcane issue--he called me on a Saturday morning at home (he didn't know it was my home number I had left) and was willing to discuss the issue until I had full comprehension."

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Ronald Nelson

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Friend

"Marshall Willick is one of the most knowledge family lawyers in the country -- especially in matters involving military family law issues, jurisdiction, pension division, and many other complex family law issues. I heartily endorse Marshall Willick."

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Christopher Cook

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aurora Maskall

Family lawyer

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Gary Zernich

Family lawyer

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Audrey Beeson

Family lawyer

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Joseph Riccio

Family lawyer

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Shawn Goldstein

Family lawyer

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Vernon Bailey

Litigation lawyer

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Larry Rice

Family lawyer

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James Vitale

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Abrams

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christopher Carr

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Pillar Award, State Bar of Nevada Family Law Section

2006

Access to Justice, State Bar of Nevada

2006

Nevada State Bar Lawyer of the Year, State Bar of Nevada

2005

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

2004

Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

1999

Access to Justice (small firm), State Bar of Nevada

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Principal, Willick Law Group

1985 - 1989

Partner, LePome, Willick & Gorman

1984 - 1985

Associate, Thorndal, Backus & Maupin

1982 - 1984

Staff Attorney, Supreme Court of Nevada

Associations

2000 - Present

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Member, Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Landreth v. Malik

The Court accepted the bottom line of Amicus counsel

Seiff v. District Court

Prevailed on appeal; other side's writ petition dismissed.

Spencer v. Law Group

Prevailed on appeal -- other side's appeal dismissed.

Carmona v. Carmona, 603 F.3d 1041 (9th Cir. 2010)

One stream to one litigant, the other to the other.

Ogawa v. Ogawa

Prevailed on appeal

Hedlund v. Hedlund

Prevailed on appeal

Rivero v. Rivero

Prevailed on appeal

Cuisenaire v. Mason

Prevailed on appeal

Miller v. Wilfong

Prevailed on appeal

Olvera v. Olvera

Prevailed on appeal

Carmona v. Carmona

Prevailed on appeal

Wichert v. Wichert

Prevailed on appeal

Lofink v. Lofink

Prevailed on appeal

Vaile v. District Court

Prevailed on appeal

Danielson v. Evans

Prevailed on appeal

Harwood v. Harwood

Prevailed on appeal

Schraeder v. Schraeder

Prevailed on appeal

Shydler v. Shydler

Prevailed on appeal

Williams v. Williams

Prevailed on appeal

Epstein v. Epstein

Prevailed on appeal

Krone v. Krone

Prevailed on appeal

Dimick v. Dimick

Prevailed on appeal

Garrett v. Garrett

Prevailed on appeal

Hermanson v. Hermanson

Prevailed on appeal

McMonigle v. McMonigle

Prevailed on appeal

Waltz v. Waltz

Prevailed on appeal

Carlson v. Carlson

Prevailed on appeal

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Education

1982

Georgetown Univ Law Ctr

law

1979

Univ of Nevada

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2010

Valuation and Disposition Strategies in a Changing Economy

Family Law

2010

CLE seminar

State of Nevada Pensions: Information Relevant to Estate Planning & QDROs

2010

CLE seminar

Divorcing the Military

2010

Annual Family Law Conference at Ely ERISA and PERS QDROs

2010

21st Annual Symposium of the Family Law Council of Community Property States

Valuation and Disposition Strategies in a Changing Economy

2009

CLE

Divorcing the Military: How to Attack, How to Defend

2009

CLE

The Basics of Family Law Jurisdiction

2009

Annual Syposium of the Council of Community Property States

Back to Basics: Overview of Community Property

2009

ALI-ABA Telephone Seminar

Kennedy v. DuPont Savings: The Supreme Court Kills Two Conflicts With One Decision

2009

Advanced Family Law Seminar

The Risks and Rewards of Post-Nuptial Agreements

2008

CLE

Child Custody & Support Jurisdiction: Separate but Equally Necessary

2007

CLE

Managing A Family Law Practice

2007

CLE

Hitting the Jackpot in Pension Cases – Secrets to Getting the Retirement Share Your Client Deserves

2007

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

The Inter-relation of Alimony Awards With Community Property

2007

Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Protecting the Interests of and Getting Money From People in the Military: What Can and Cannot Be Done

2006

Legal Education Institute CLE

Alimony at Twilight: Effects on Establishing and Modifying Spousal Support of Parties Being At or Near Retirement Age

2006

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

The Relationship Between Spouses and with Third Parties in Management of Joint, Common and Community Assets During Marriage and During a Divorce Proceeding

2005

CLE

Guns and Roses: Current Issues Facing Military Families

2005

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

Disproportionate Division of Community Property

2004

CLE

International Kidnaping Response for Fun and Profit: Getting the Kids Home & Making the Bad Guys Pay

2004

CLE

Nevada Legal Ethics

2004

CLE

Advanced Family Law: Pensions in Nevada Divorce Law

2004

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

Divorce and the Family-Owned Business: Practical Considerations for Community Property States

2003

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

Everything You Wanted to Know About Retirement Benefits But Were Afraid to Ask

2003

Annual CLE

Waivers of Retirement Benefits for Disability Awards: Thrust & Parry

2003

Annual CLE

Division of Retirement Benefits: The Full Day Course

2002

CLE

Nevada Legal Ethics: A Year in Review

2002

CLE

Legends of the Courtroom

2002

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

Matrimonial Agreements: Requirements for Validity

2001

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

Characterization, Valuation and Division of Intangible Assets

2001

Annual CLE

A Matter of Interest: Collection of Full Arrearages on Nevada Judgments

2000

Annual CLE

‘A Covenant with Death and an Agreement with Hell’; Death Benefits in Federal, State and Private Retirement Systems

1999

Annual CLE

Issues in Interstate and Multistate Matrimonial Litigation

1998

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

What Do You Do When They Don’t Say ‘I Do’? Cohabitant Relationships and Community Property

1997

CLE

Spousal Support Modifications and Related Issues in the Post-60 Age Group

1997

CLE

Seven Tips on Using a Computer in a Family Law Case

1997

Annual Symposium of the Council of Community Property States

Where Will the Money Go? Community Debt Issues & Pendente Lite Orders in Community Property States

1995

CLE

The Use of Personal Computers for Litigation in the 1990s

1994

Annual CLE

Retirement Benefits/Pensions/QDROs

1993

Annual CLE

Key Issues in Family Law

1993

Annual CLE

Pensions in Nevada Divorce Cases

1992

CLE

Survival Utilities for the Family Lawyer: Three Little Programs

1991

Paralegal Instruction Course

"Domestic Relations” – Law 252

1991

CLE

Domestic Law in Nevada: ‘Winning’ For Your Client

1989

Annual CLE

Family Law in Nevada

Publications

2009

Nevada Family Law Report The Basics of Family Law Jurisdiction

2009

Dividing Pensions and Other Employee Benefits in California Divorces Military Retirement Benefits

2008

Washoe County Bar Association Writ The Basics of Jurisdiction: A Remedial Course

2005

Family Advocate (ABA) The Thrift Savings Plan

1998

A Lawyer's Guide to Military Retirement and Benefits in Divorce (book) A Lawyer's Guide to Military Retirement and Benefits in Divorce (book)

1990

State Bar of Nevada (CLE) Pension and Profit Sharing Plans

1989

Legal Education Institute Partition of Military Retirement Benefits

Languages

English

Spanish

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