About Jacqueline
Biography
Jacqueline Bretell was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and moved to Nashville, Tennessee with her parents and brother in 1995. Jacqueline attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she was a member (and later Captain) of the UTC Mock Trial Team. Jacqueline graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science at the age of 20.
After completing her undergraduate studies, Jacqueline attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. Throughout law school, she competed and coached multiple mock trial teams, and served as the President of the first Georgia Student Trial Lawyers Association. Jacqueline earned her Juris Doctorate degree while also earning a Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research and Drafting as part of Mercer’s top-ranked legal writing program. Upon graduating from law school, Jacqueline was recognized for her oral advocacy skills by being selected for membership in The Order of Barristers, a national honor society. She went on to pass the Nevada bar at 23 years old.
After completing law school, Jacqueline moved to Las Vegas and began her career working for one of the best insurance defense firms in Nevada. During this time, Jacqueline learned valuable lessons regarding how insurance companies value claims, and the tools and practices they use to make their case. Jacqueline left the practice of insurance defense, and joined Bighorn Law, where she was able to devote her career vigorously and passionately protecting the rights of those who have been severely injured.
Jacqueline is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Clark County Law Foundation, and is a high school mock trial coach. When she is not practicing law, Jacqueline can be seen riding around town on her motorcycle. Jacqueline is an avid rider, and a member of both the Sin City Moto Girls and the Litas – the world’s largest collection of female motorcycle riders.
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Licensed in Nevada for 14 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Bighorn Law
2225 E. Flamingo Rd., Building 2, Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
Bighorn Law
3675 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV, 89032
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Jacqueline R. Bretell's Reviews
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Posted by REBECCA | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
AMAZING
Jacqueline was recommended to us from a friend of ours and we couldn't thank him enough. From day one she has been right by our sides, helping us ever step of the way. Jacqueline and her staff handled our case with our best interest at hearts. With my husband not being himself cause of his accident s...
Posted by Arthur | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional & Hassle Free
Jacqueline & her team handled my case very professionally, everything was handled in a timely manner & I was kept up to date throughout the whole process. She also went above and beyond & got me the settlement that surpassed my expectations.
Posted by Kyra | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
From the beginning, Jacqueline and her staff have been professional, compassionate, and honest. She was amazing for very step of the way, involving me with easy to understand details about my case as promptly as she got information. I would recommend her to my friends and family. It was a pleasure to...
Jacqueline R. Bretell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Bretell is a partner at Bighorn Law, where I work. She is both experienced and knowledgeable about personal-injury claims and litigation. Ms. Bretell has a superb understanding of the law, litigation strategy, negotiation, and the medicine that is often so vital to personal-injury cases. She has led Bighorn Law with tenacity and fearlessness during this time of worldwide crisis (COVID-19). She and her husband, judicial candidate Dan Gilliam (running for Department 24! VOTE!), are highly achieving attorneys who insist on being great."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jacquie works very hard on all her cases, and it definitely shows, since she is always the person who knows whats going on in the case. Very nice lady and extremely intelligent!"
"Ms. Bretell was an excellent law clerk at the firm where we both previously worked. She was smart, hardworking, and genuinely cared about the firm's clients. I am not surprised she has become such an accomplished lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Favorite Instructor, Clark County Law Foundation
2014
Favorite Instructor, Clark County Law Foundation
2013
Most Dedicated Senior Attorney, Clark County Law Foundation
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner & CEO, Bighorn Law
1900 - Present
Partner, Bighorn Law
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Ranalli & Zaniel, LLC
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Rockefeller Law Center
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Morgan G. Adams
Associations
2015 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2013 - Present
Nevada Justice AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Clark County Law FoundationTrial by Peers Volunteer and Mentor Senior Attorney
2011 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember
2011 - Present
Order of BarristersMember
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Bachelors of Science
Languages
English