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Sandy Van is a Personal Injury Attorney and Founder of Van Law Firm.


Sandy Van focuses her practice on personal injury law, auto accidents, premise liability and slip & falls and is licensed to practice law in Nevada state and federal courts and Washington state courts. She is an alumnus of William S. Boyd School of Law. While studying law, she externed for the Honorable Judge Nancy Saitta (formerly Justice Nancy Saitta of the Nevada Supreme Court) in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Following law school, she clerked for Honorable David Barker, District Court Judge, Clark County, Nevada (formerly the Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada.) Prior to law school, Sandy earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance at University of Nevada Las Vegas.


Sandy Van was named one of the Legal Elite by Nevada Business Press, in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. Desert Companion Magazine recognized Sandy as Top Lawyer in 2014 and 2015 as well as earning a place in Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” category from 2015-2019. Sandy has also won Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award for 7 years and counting from 2013-2019.


Ms. Van has practiced at local firms in District Court in areas of civil litigation, business litigation matters, real estate matters, deficiency issues, foreclosures, contract matters, personal injury matters, and collection matters.


She opened Van Law Firm in 2012 with only 2 employees and has grown the firm to over 100 employees and independent contractors. Van Law Firm is centrally located in Las Vegas off Charleston and Jones.


Van Law Firm has a strong belief in helping the community. For the 2018 school year, she donated approximately $3,000.00 worth of school supplies to our local Clark County teachers. In addition to the school supply donation, Ms. Van donated her time at the local foodbank Three Square. She also spends countless hours mentoring other attorneys in how to successfully manage a practice. Her desire to care for the community extends nationwide as she made donations to Texas and Florida in 2017 for the devastating hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

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Practice areas

OtherDefective and dangerous productsCar accidentPersonal injuryLitigation
  1. Litigation: 20%

  2. Personal injury: 20%

    Have assisted several hundred individuals who were injured in auto accidents, slip and fall cases, and workers' compensation cases. We attempt to maximize the amount of their settlement by drafting a persuasive demand letter to the insurance company.

    13 years, 300 cases

  3. Car accident: 20%

  4. Defective and dangerous products: 5%

  1. Motorcycle accident: 5%

  2. Real estate: 5%

  3. Wrongful death: 5%

  4. Slip and fall accident: 5%

  5. Trucking accident: 5%

  6. Nursing home abuse and neglect: 1%

  7. Brain injury: 1%

  8. Other: 8%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino, Mandarin

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Contact

Van Law Firm

1290 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV, 89146

Website
https://www.vanlawfirm.com 

Van Law Firm

1615 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA, 98506

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive201805/10/2021
NVActive200702/17/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers45
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
People Love Us On YelpYelp2019
Client’s Choice AwardAvvo2019
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers AssociationThe National Trial Lawyers2019
Top 100The National Trial Lawyers2019
Mountain States Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2019
People Love Us on YelpYelp2018
Legal EliteNevada Business Press2018
Client Champion SilverMartindale-Hubbell®2018
Super Lawyer Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2018
Client’s Choice AwardAvvo2017
People Love Us on YelpYelp2017
Super Lawyer Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2017
Nevada's Top AttorneysNevada Business Elite2016
Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2016
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
Top LawyerDesert Companion Magazine2015
Top LawyersDesert Companion2014
Legal Elite Top LawyerNevada Business Press2013
Legal EliteNevada Business Magazine2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyVan Law Firm2012 - Present
AttorneyKung & Brown2009 - 2012
Law ClerkEighth Judicial District Court Of Nevada2009 - 2009
AttorneyCooper Castle Law Firm2008 - 2008
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Reptile Keenan and BallMember2015 - Present
Nevada Justice AssociationMember2013 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2013 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember2013 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember2007 - Present
Greater Las Vegas Association of RealtorsMember2005 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Bar Association JournalAttorneys Who Recently Started Solo Practice2017
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las VegasJD - Juris Doctor2007
University of Nevada, Las VegasBS - Bachelor of Science2002
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
AREAA 2016 National ConventionDiversity Matters: How to Recruit a Diverse Staff2016
Free Real Estate Law & Tax ForumLegal & Tax Forum2013
Real Property Tax Law IssuesCLE Seminar: Real Property Tax Law Issues2013
American Bar AssociationHanging your own shingle2011
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Marco A Orellana-Gonzalez vs. Cristina Royale DigiolaOngoing
Julie Ladomerszky vs. Smith's Food and Drug Center IncOngoing
George Dunning vs. Vivian WashingtonOngoing
Abel Perez vs. Transdev ServicesOngoing
John Lovejoy vs. The California Bedrock Alliance Resources TrustOngoing
Plaza Hotel & Casino vs. Ebbie Cox; and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services et. al.Ongoing
Fontana Family Trust vs. Nikola Duncan, et. al.Ongoing
National General Insurance Company vs. Michael RobertsonOngoing
Joe Hahn v. Kent RalstonCase Settled
Joanne Daggett vs. Luxor Hotel and CasinoOngoing
Amos Financial, LLC vs. Howard WintersStill Ongoing
Presidio Adventures Development vs. Countrywide Financial Corporation, et. al.Ongoing
Boot Camp Las Vegas, LLC., vs. Paul GarciaPlaintiff prevailed.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Douglas AlfordPlaintiff prevailed.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Michael HazemyPlaintiff prevailed.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Mamie HubbardPlaintiff prevailed.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Angelique WoodsPlaintiff prevailed.
Paul O'Bannon vs Brian Head Lofts LLC, C & S Holdings LLC, et alPlaintiff prevailed and a portion of his down payment was returned.
RSVP Publications Las Vegas LLC vs Storage Overhead Systems LLC, Lance KlaguesPlaintiff prevailed at arbitration defendant was found to have breached the contract and owed the Plaintiff damages, attorney's fees, and costs. Defendant is appealing decision.
WJAC LLC vs Jaimee Yoshizawa Inc, Jaimee Yoshizawa, et alWe reduced damages from $125,000 to $25,000
Johnson Northwood Group LLC vs Craig HerrmannPlaintiff prevailed.
Keystone Automotive Industries, NCO Portfolio Management vs Quang Le, Black And White CorporationsPlaintiff prevailed.
Benjamin Pavone vs New Image Media Group LLC, Paul DeRosa, et alMs. Van is now representing Defendant in Judgment Debtor Exam.

Reviews

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Always Professional, Hightly Recommended

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I recommend Sandy anytime someone mentions that they need a trustworthy lawyer. Sandy and her team are very responsive, attentive and extremely thorough. Any questions I had were immediately answered and I was kept up to date on what to expect and when. Sandy's personal attentiveness and follow through with her clients never make you feel as if you are just another number or forgotten about, which is one of the most important qualities a law firm should have. I have used Sandy for multiple cases and have been extremely pleased with every outcome. She is very well rounded and educated with every case in which she has represented me. Thank You Sandy for always being so consistent and considerate!

Sandy Van is the best!

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Sandy is one of the most informed and detailed attorneys I have ever hired. She always has a wealth of information to help me make accurate and careful decisions about my business. I consider her one of my most valueable sources and she gas helped me grow my business as the legal decisions I make affect the directions I can go. Sandy is always there every step of the way and easy to deal with...articulate and detailed.

Awesome Laywers

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I love how the process was smooth and how Sean and Stephanie made the process so easy to explain, I highly recommend Van Law Firm they know what there doing unlike other lawyers I had experience with. I give them a 10/10
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Great company

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Great company to work with. Will always kept me up to date with the latest news on my case. Very positive experience and would recommend to anyone.
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Excellent Service

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I would highly recommend Sandy Van Law Firm. Excellent service. They are very professional and accommodating. To the people who took care of my case I'm very thankful and grateful for your help and assistance. Especially to Maryel C. with her incomparable work and dedication on my case, you did a great job, so give yourself a pat on the back! To Magielene B., Kudos! She was so professional and have been helpful during the process of my case, Thanks to you! To Elizabeth B. and Yesenia S., my case manager, it was my pleasure meeting and working to you both on my case. And to all of my case team at Sandy Van Law Firm, you ROCK! from the bottom of my heart, Thank you! Maraming Salamat!
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Excellent service

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Excellent service, would recommend. Thank you Sasha for gifts. You all are amazing.
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Great Follow Through

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Melinda did a great job with being professional and maintaining excellent customer service throughout. She was always prepared and had answered which is key to ensuring processes continue without issues.
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Gracias VLF

Posted by

Muchas gracias, fue una experiencia muy bien. Me ayudaron mucho con si caso mi y mi mamá gracias a Sasha por su ayuda
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Agradezco a nataly y Daniel

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Hola que tal mi nombre es claudia solo les dejo saber lo agradecida que estoy con Nataly y su equipo ellos me ayudaron a tener la mejor recompensacion, siempre me mantuvieron informada en cada paso que daban de acuerdo a mi caso ya sea en mensajes o llamadas, siempre muy atenta.
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Yunaicy Cordovi

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Thank you so much Krysta and your team you were always very attentive with my case and answered any question I may of had. Definitely will recommend Van Law Firm to anyone.
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Attorney endorsements

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Leila Hale, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Sandy is a well-rounded, hard-working and extremely business-minded entrepreneur. Her work ethic and business model is one we can all aspire to achieve. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.

Sagar Raich, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 22, 2016
Relationship: Friend

Sandy is one of the most ethical attorneys around and fights very hard for her clients. Her results are spectacular. I recommend Sandy very highly.

Brian Morris, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Cynthia Hackler Flynn, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've known Sandy for a few years now and she's a trusted, hardworking attorney. I recommend all my clients and referrals to her when they are in need of a great Las Vegas attorney.

William Devine, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Sandy on multiple bankruptcy matters and found her and her office to be responsive and very knowledgeable about he practice. I fully endorse this attorney and would work with her on future matters in a heart beat.

Trent Richards, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse Sandy Van as an attorney and Realtor.

Laura Deeter, Real estate Attorney on Dec 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have handled many legal and real estate transactions with Sandy and have never been disappointed. She takes great care with her clients and is always two steps ahead of what needs to be done. Sandy is a fantastic attorney to work with and serves her clients well.

Leah Martin, Debt settlement Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Sandy is a well respected attorney in the community. She is skilled, hardworking, and very knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer.

Travis Newton, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Jennifer Abrams, Real estate Attorney on Dec 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Sand has always done a great job for her clients.

Joshua Lucherini, Real estate Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Shemilly Briscoe, Real estate Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. She has assisted me personally with several real estate transactions and is prompt and informative

Eva Romero-Kane, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

James Leavitt, Real estate Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Nadin Cutter

I endorse this lawyer.

Casey Gish, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I strongly endorse Sandy Van for personal injury cases. All of my referrals are given Ms. Van's name. I trust her to handle referred cases competently and efficiently. If I needed a personal injury attorney for myself or my family, I would go to Ms. Van.

James DeVoy

I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable about all things related to real estate and results-oriented, to the benefit of her clients.

Danielle Tarmu, General practice Attorney on Nov 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Sandy is a law firecracker! She is passionate, driven, and fights for her clients. She does so with a heart of gold and is a force to be reckoned with.

Riana Durrett, Car accident Attorney on Nov 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

One of the hardest working attorneys I know.

Marc Randazza, Real estate Attorney on Nov 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Sandy is a real estate agent as well as an attorney, and employs synergy between her expertise in both to serve her clients well. She is widely known as a "go to" attorney for any short sale and real estate matters, and has a talent for untangling complicated matters. A total professional, while being completely approachable and instilling confidence.

Cost

RATES
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
      30 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      33%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card