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About James
Before getting into Family Law Las Vegas and becoming a Las Vegas Divorce Attorney, Jim had a 20-year career in the United States Air Force. After graduating from the William S. Boyd School of Law, cum laude, Jim started a second career. While at Boyd, Jim was an Editor for the school’s Law Review and represented the school in appellate argument competitions as a member of the Society of Advocates.
After graduating, Jim accepted a position with the Honorable Sandra L. Pomrenze to serve as her
Practice areas
- Family: 75%
12 years, 400 cases
- Probate: 5%
12 years, 31 cases
- Wills and living wills: 5%
12 years, 37 cases
- Guardianship: 5%
12 years, 23 cases
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NV | Active | 2005 | 06/08/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Community Pride | QVegas Leadership | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | James M Davis Law Office | 2015 - Present |
| Attorney | Kunin & Carman | 2006 - 2011 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada State Bar, LGBT Section | Vice Chair | 2014 - Present |
| National LGBT Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Clark County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Nevada State Bar | Member | 2006 - Present |
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 News Now | Divorce Difficult in Nevada for Same-Sex Couples | 2014 |
| Q Vegas | Equality Day | 2013 |
| Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Protecting Children and The Custodial Rights of Co-Habitants | 2009 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| William S. Boyd School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| University of Phoeniz | Organizational Mangagement | MA - Masters | 1998 |
| Western New England College | Chemistry | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1982 |
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| Symposium | Domestic Partnership/Marriage | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Channel 3 News | Marriage Equality | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Agenda | Marriage Equality in 9th Circuit | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Law for the LGBT Community | Domestic Partnership/Elder Law | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family Law Conference | Domestic Partnership | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open Forum | Domestic Partnership | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Attorney endorsements
(2)
Sean Lyttle, Family Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Kimberly Surratt, Adoption Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
James Davis is a great lawyer who is very well educated in LGBT family law matters. I recommend him all of the time!
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Contact
James M. Davis Law Office
6725 S Eastern Ave Ste 4,
Las Vegas, NV, 89119-3948
Office (702) 478-8877
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