Javier A. Arguello

Javier A. Arguello

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 33 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

7408 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV

About Javier

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 32 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Bertoldo Carter Smith & Cullen

7408 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89117

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Javier A. Arguello's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aaron | August 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Amazing attorney

I hired Mr. Arguello to handle my workers compensation case. I was severely injured while on the job. I worked very hard to be successful. The injury, I felt ruined my life. It seemed the insurance company was attempting to shirk their responsibilities and get out of helping me. Mr. Arguello ...came highly recommended by other attorneys. They said "he is the best in Nevada". During the consultation I learned he worked for the Workers Comp. Board, insurance companies and now on he behalf of injured workers. So I hired him on the spot. It was evident he knew the system well. His knowledge and expertise resulted in the Workers Comp board finding in our favor; therefore, directing the insurance company to reverse their first determination which was to deny my claim. Mr Arguello and his staff are absolute "Amazing". The injury I received ruined my life and Mr. Arguello was very compassionate and worked very diligently to ensure the proper outcome. I had talked to other attorneys before hiring Mr. Arguello and they did not appear to know even half of what He knew. Javier saved my life and now I am at ease because I know my medical needs will be taken care of and I will have enough income to survive. Javier Arguello is the only Workers Compensation attorney that i would recommend to others. His expertise in this field is far above the rest of the Attorneys in Las Vegas. If your hurt at work I recommend at the least you set up a consult with Javier. im sure if you do you will hire him.

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Robert Cardenas

Workers compensation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Javier is the best workers' compensation attorney in the business. No one is more knowledgable, skilled or talented in the area of practice. He and his staff are top-notch. I highly recommend & endorse Javier"

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen

2000 - 2006

Attorney, Santoro, Driggs, Walch, Kearney, Holly & Thompson

1995 - 2000

Associate General Counsel, State Industrial Insurance System

1993 - 1995

Attorney, Jay Brewer

Associations

2009 - Present

Latin Chamber of Commerce

Member

2001 - Present

Nevada Justice Association

Member

2001 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Williams v. UPS

Nevada Supreme Court reversed Appeals Officer Decision and held that claimant being off work for 2 days satisfied statutory requirements of being off work in order to have lifetime reopening rights

Dils v. Menditto

Nevada Supreme Court reversed the Appeals Officer Decision and found in successive injury cases the Last Injurious Exposure Rule placed liability on the Insurer covering the risk at the time of the most recent injury or aggravation of a prior injury

Ayala v. Caesars Palace

Nevada Supreme Court reversed Appeals Officer Decision affirming average monthly wage determination

Tarango v. State Indust Ins System (SIIS)

Nevada Supreme Court affirmed Appeals Officer Decision finding undocumented Injured Workers were not entitled to Vocational Rehabilition Benefits despite having permanent work restrictions due to violation of Federal Law

LV Housing Auth v. Root

Nevada Supreme Court reversed the Appeals Officer who erroneously applied the reopening statute instead of applying the Last Injurious Exposure Rule which places full liability on the Employer covering the risk at the time of the most recent injury

Mauer v. EICON

Nevada Supreme Court affirmed Appeals Officer Decision finding injury to hand not compensable

Currier v. State Indust Ins System (SIIS)

Nevada Supreme Court affirmed Appeals Officer on important policy reasons adopting a rule allowing posthumous PPD evaluations

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Education

1990

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Southern California

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mexican Consulate Educational Seminar

Worker's Rights

2012

Benson, Bertoldo, Baker and Carter Educational Seminar

Personal Injury Workers Comp. Seminar

2011

Nevada State Bar

Worker's Compensation for Attorneys

Publications

2013

Advocate Williams versus UPS

2007

El Mundo Worker's Rights and On the Job injuries

Languages

English

Spanish

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