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James W Claflin Jr

Divorce and separation Attorney at Las Vegas, NV

5.0   108 reviews

also known as Claflin Law Ltd

Virtual consultation available
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  • State Years
    Nevada - NV 18 years
    Utah - UT 30 years
    Arizona - AZ 32 years
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State NV
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 30 years
    State UT
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State AZ
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About James

Learn James’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    50%
    Annulment, divorce (contested and uncontested), marital settlement agreements, asset and debt division, child custody, child visitation, child support, alimony/spousal support, relocation

  2. Child custody
    19%
    Adoption, child custody, child support, child timeshare/visitation, guardianship, parenting agreements, paternity, relocation, termination of parental rights,

  3. Marriage and prenuptials
    15%
    Pre-marital agreements, post-marital agreements, marriage settlement agreements

  4. Business
    10%
    Business entity formation and general corporate counsel services, including extensive experience handling construction-related businesses.

  5. Family
    5%
    Name change, decree modification (divorce/custody/support), relocation, temporary protection orders

  6. Wills and living wills
    1%
    Wills, living wills, health care directives

Recognized as a Top Lawyer by Desert Companion Magazine, in “Top Lawyers: The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada” by Vegas Inc., rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, and “Superb” by www.AVVO.com. James graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he served as an articles editor for the BYU Law Review and was honored with a membership in the Order of the Coif for outstanding legal scholarship. James continues to be recognized well past law school for his professional abilities. He is AV Preeminent rated, the highest possible attorney rating in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell, the profession’s oldest publisher of attorney profiles and ratings. He is also rated the highest possible rating of “Superb” by , an unbiased online attorney search and rating firm. In 2012 and 2013, he was named in “Top Lawyers: The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada” by Vegas, Inc., and in 2013 and 2014 he was named by Desert Companion magazine as one of Southern Nevada’s Top Lawyers. James began his law career in complex commercial litigation at a national law firm, Brown & Bain (now Perkins Coie) in Phoenix, Arizona. He later joined Scalley & Reading in Salt Lake City, Utah where he continued practicing law in commercial litigation and added general business to his practice areas. During that time James served as the Command Judge Advocate in the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) of the Army National Guard where he advised Army officers and soldiers in the areas of family law, small business law, and basic estate planning. He was promoted to the rank of Major, earned his jump wings at the US Army jump school at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and was recognized by the Army for his meritorious service. As a partner at the Henderson, Nevada law firm of Peel Brimley LLP, his practice areas included corporate and business law, contractor regulatory compliance and licensing, and contracts law. Now with more than two decades of legal experience, James is the managing attorney of Claflin Law Ltd in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he practices business and family law. James has been a member of the law faculties of Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School, Concord University Law School, and the University of North Dakota Law School, where he also served as the Director of the Legal Research and Writing Program. As a law professor, James has enjoyed designing and teaching courses in legal research and writing, the legal process, appellate advocacy, torts, trial advocacy, and contracts. James has continued his love for teaching the law as a faculty member for attorney seminars on the subjects of business, corporate, contracts, and family law in addition to volunteering his time as a guest teacher at local schools on "Law Day." James also volunteers his time to pro bono cases and "Ask a Lawyer" clinics.

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016,2015,2012
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021 + 7 ...
Top Contributor 2012
Top Contributor
2012

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Claflin Law Ltd
3753 Howard Hughes Parkway
Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV, 89169

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0
  108 customer reviews
Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by James | November 19, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent service and results
Mr. and Mrs. Claflin used their extensive experience to provide me excellent service and results for my child custody case, Their integrity, honesty and clear communication from beginning to end was more than I could have ever expected. I was thoroughly prepared for every step in the process. The support they gave me throughout a difficult and emotional situation helped me tremendously and I cannot thank the both of them enough. I couldn't be more happy with my choice in legal representation and would absolutely hire them again.
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Posted by Stephen | November 16, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
The legend at work!
James was extremely meticulous when it came to my case. He was smart, patient, and strong throughout the entire process. He always had sound advice and always did his best to accommodate my needs and concerns. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney! Thank you James!
Posted by Zachary | November 10, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable, compassionate legal team
James and Kathy make for an excellent legal team. They helped me navigate a difficult divorce with compassion and dedication. They are prompt in their communications and helped explain things I didn't understand along the way. James is very knowledgable and has a breadth of experience. I would recommend them to anyone going through a divorce.
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Posted by David | July 17, 2023
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A Law Firm Like No Other
I had an exceptionally difficult case that required a nuanced and diplomatic approach to resolve it. James Claflin and his team resolved the case quickly and fairly. I have used the firm on a second issue with equally stellar results. Whether the case is divorce and separation, custody, or marriage and prenuptials, I strongly recommend James Claflin for both representation and consultation in the areas of his practice.
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Posted by Matt | July 13, 2023
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Great Lawyer
James was extremely helpful the entire time during the process. I'm extremely grateful for all the help and expertise that he gave me.
Posted by Michael | May 16, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Pre marital agreement
Straightforward on pricing and expectations. Clear communication. Also provided verification for accredited investor status as part of the fee structure.
Posted by Michelle | March 30, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
The perfect team.
I was referred to James through my employee referral program at work. I could not have been happier with James and Kathy ! They were both fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone going through a divorce. They are kind and compassionate, and understand that this may be a hard time for you.
Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Divorce with Children
James W. Claflin Jr. is an excellent lawyer and I would hire him and his team again. Mr. Claflin's integrity is without reproach. He was conscientious, considerate, and tirelessly worked toward the best outcome afforded under the law. His leadership and steady hand helped ensure a difficult divorce was settled successfully.
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Divorce
I highly recommend attorney. They are clear with all directions and document in processing my case. I appreciate all the fast service. Thank you for helping me
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent & Caring Attorney
James is an amazing divorce attorney that never stopped supporting me or my requests during my case. He listened to my concerns and was able to successfully get me a parenting agreement that I felt had my kids best interests at heart. James knew that we could get an amicable settlement and resolve the divorce in a quick time. From beginning to end only took 8 months, which I consider a win. I am thankful for his caring Paralegal Kathy and her support through the process. The advice the James and Kathy gave has helped me to move on and realize that I did the right thing. I know that you will not be disappointed with James and his team. They really are good people and excellent in NV law.
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Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2022
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Best lawyer I could have found
I hired Mr. Claflin for an annulment that I didn’t even think would be possible to obtain due to too much time passing. A couple of other attorneys told me that it would not be possible after a year, and a lot of the information I read online also did not give me much hope. Throughout the whole process (which took all of one month), Mr.Claflin and his team were extremely helpful, considerate and efficient. Any time I had any question they were quick to explain everything, and they also made the process very clear and stress free. I can not stress how much of a load hiring Mr.Claflin took off my shoulders now that I no longer have to worry about any complicated legal process or whether or not I would be able to obtain an annulment. Additionally, during the whole process the legal team was very kind and understanding of my situation, and never acted as thought it was just “another case”. Thanks to the legal team, I got the best possible outcome (in record time). I 100% recommend hiring Mr.Claflin.
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Posted by Veronica | March 29, 2022
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James W Claflin
I had an unusual situation and was unsure how to handle it or understand my rights. During my initial consultation, James explained the process I had to undergo to resolve my situation in layman's terms, so I fully understood my position and what I needed to go through. His advice made sense to me so I hired him to help me. Both Katherine and James were extremely helpful and patient with all my questions. The process went extremely smoothly. I was kept abreast of every step which made me feel comfortable and confident. Once my case closed James took the time to call me and give me additional information to help me. I would recommend James and Katherine!
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Posted by Amber | February 1, 2022
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Pre-martial Agreement
James and his team were amazing to work with. They were diligent, communicative, and thorough during the whole process. I really appreciate his attention to detail and made me feel so comfortable throughout. I always felt like he listened, addressed my concerns, gave undivided attention, lastly truly advocated for myself and ensured everything was fair. Thanks for your time, James ad Kathy!
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Posted by J. Jenkins | December 24, 2021
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Thank You
Trying to find the words to write this review has taken me months. As I didn’t know where to start. So I’m going to start by saying thank you. From the depths of my heart. Your service and work to help me will forever be ingrained into my life. I wouldn’t have know where to start or finish. You helped and believed in my case from day one. You guys fought tooth and nail for me and my children. As I finally stood next to my boys I couldn’t say anything but thank you. I’m going to end this before I get too emotional but I will say this I could not have had better council.
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Posted by Christy | November 10, 2021
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Excellent
James provided excellent clear steps throughout the process! James follow up and attention to the details was very helpful. James professionalism and kindness went above and beyond. Thank you for being amazing in this process.
Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Best attorney in Vegas
I was referred to James through my work and was scared and nervous about having to file for divorce. He was extremely nice right off the bat and cared about my individual situation. After our first zoom meeting/consultation I felt so much better, relieved and educated about the process. I worked with James very closely for almost a year and he was always available when I needed him. His wife is just the icing on the cake. Kathy is amazing and beyond helpful. I was very new to everything and she walked me through it all step by step. The best part about these two is no matter what was going on somewhere in the conversation they would always stop and ask "how are you doing" and how is your child?" They truly cared about both of us and made sure that we planned ahead so that we would be ok after the divorce. I was not only taken care of during the process but James and Kathy made sure that I was prepared to be ok even after our time was done. James was never unprepared and had every document he needed at any moment. During trial he was extremely profession and I felt safe having him in my corner. If anyone needs a lawyer I am always quick to recommend him and Kathy because they are the best pair in town.
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Posted by Greg | July 31, 2021
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Everything went Great
James is an excellent attorney that has a ton of knowledge on divorce cases. He got me through this divorce really easy with no stress for me. He is very attentive and very informative on the parts of the divorce case. He put my mind at ease I would definitely recommend him to anyone going through my situation one of the best.
Posted by Rex | June 26, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Satisfied
James and Katherine was very helpful and made sure i knew what was happening with my case. They walk me through the whole process from start to finish. Very thankful and satisfied with them.
Posted by Jolene | April 15, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Professional, knowledgeable, and thorough
James and his office were wonderful through a very difficult time. I was impressed with James’ knowledge from the initial consultation all the way through to the final decree. . Although divorce is a painful situation, James’ interactions were always professional, yet empathetic and not affected by the drama of my case. I highly recommend James for your legal needs.
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Posted by judee | March 1, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
excellent service
James was highly recommended to me by CLC legal service, I had my consultation with him over zoom and I asked him to represent me after I presented my case.Kathy,his paralegal was always in contact with me and constantly updating me ,very efficiently guided me,answers my querries.James had profficiently got my divorce granted in 16 days! I am very happy with their excellent service!
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • Claflin Law Ltd
  • 2008 - Present
  • Partner
  • Peel Brimley LLP
  • 2005 - 2011
  • Asst Prof of Law/Dir, Legal Research & Writing Program
  • University Of North Dakota School Of Law
  • 2001 - 2005
  • Professor of Law
  • Concord University Law School
  • 2000 - 2005
  • Managing Attorney
  • Claflin & Company
  • 1996 - 2001
  • Command Judge Advocate General (Major)
  • 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), UT Army National Guard
  • 1994 - 2001
  • Attorney
  • Scalley & Reading PC, Utah
  • 1993 - 1996
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Education

  • US Army Infantry School, Airborne
  • Graduation
  • 1999
  • US Army National Guard
  • Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course
  • 1996
  • Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
  • Juris Doctorate
  • 1991
  • Brigham Young University
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • 1986
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Legal Cases

  • Green v. Green
  • Divorce decree obtained. All client goals achieved.
  • Carter v. Auto Credit Union
  • Successful negotiation of return of Lemon and full refund for clients.
  • SinCity CrossFit South LLC
  • Successful
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Associations

  • J. Reuben Clark Law Society
  • Member
  • 1991 - Present
  • Nevada State Bar
  • Family Law Section
  • N/A
  • Nevada State Bar
  • Construction Law Section
  • N/A
  • Nevada State Bar
  • Business Law Section
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Top Lawyers 2014
  • Desert Companion Magazine
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Top Lawyers 2013
  • Desert Companion Magazine
  • 2013
  • TOP LAWYERS 2013: The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada
  • VEGAS INC.
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Top Lawyers 2012: The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada
  • VEGAS INC
  • 2012
  • Top 10% Graduate
  • US Army National Guard
  • 1996
  • Magna cum laude
  • Brigham Young University
  • 1991
  • Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
  • West Publishing Company
  • 1991
  • Order of the Coif
  • Brigham Young University
  • 1991
  • Highest Grade in Legal Negotiation and Settlement
  • BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School
  • 1990
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Publications

  • Essential Skills for Drafting LLC Agreements
  • Foundational LLC Formation Concepts
  • 2007
  • Essential Skills for Drafting LLC Agreements
  • Tips for Successful LLC Agreement Drafting
  • 2007
  • Drafting and Enforcing Commercial Leases in Nevada
  • Significant Issues Specific to Commercial Leases
  • 2007
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Speaking Engagements

  • Law Day 2011: The Legacy of John Adams
  • General American Legal System; Writs of Habeus Corpis
  • 2011
  • Collecting Construction Payments in Nevada
  • Bidding; Contract Clauses
  • 2009
  • Basic Business Law
  • Basic Business Law
  • 2009
  • Fundamentals of Construction Law in Nevada
  • Overview of Bidding Process; Construction Contract Clauses
  • 2008
  • Collecting Construction Payments in Nevada
  • Bidding; Contract Clauses
  • 2008
  • Fundamentals of Construction Law in Nevada
  • The Construction Contract; Overview of Bidding Process
  • 2007
  • Collecting Construction Payments in Nevada
  • Bidding; Contract Clauses
  • 2007
  • Essential Skills for Drafting LLC Agreements
  • Foundational Formation Concepts; Tips for Successful Drafting
  • 2007
  • Drafting & Enforcing Commercial Leases in Nevada
  • Significant Issues Specific to Commercial Leases
  • 2007
  • New Contractor Seminar
  • How to Set Up a Corporation; Contractor/New Lien Laws
  • 2007
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Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (6)
Endorse James
Family Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
General practice Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Other
"I highly recommend James for any legal need you may have."
General practice Attorney | Dec 27
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Business Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"James is an excellent lawyer whose analytical skills and knowledge base exceeds the average lawyer. His experience is deep and impressive. Working with a former law school professor on a matter can be intimidating, but his experience teaching the law translates to his thorough understanding of many areas of the law and this benefits his clients."
Contracts and agreements Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Other
"I have known James Claflin for 20 years, having attended and graduated from law school with him. I know him to have one of the most gifted legal minds in our class, and to be one of the most dedicated and hardworking people I have ever known. When class ranks were posted, it was not unusual for James to be near the top. At the same time, James is one of those rare individuals who can always be counted on to help anyone else who needed it, and I think he was on every class committee for every event that existed! After law school, James taught Legal Writing at our alma mater, Brigham Young University Law School. His office mate happened to be my sister, so I have some inside information about James' character and practice as a professional, rather than just as a student. Once again, James did not disappoint, but gave his all to his teaching and his students. In short, James Claflin is a man of character, legal skill, insight and integrity, whom I highly recommend"
Unknown Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known James both personally and professionally for over 20 years. He is an extremely capable attorney and, more importantly, is of the highest moral character. I am happy to endorse James to anyone who is considering using his services."
Business Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is responsive, proficient, ethical, highly knowledgeable and understands the value of clarity in consulting his clients. I would personally retain him."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Co-worker
"I have know James since 2008 and worked with him for two years. He is an outstanding individual of the highest moral and ethical character. He is worthy of the utmost trust and confidence."
Business Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse James Claflin. He is committed to achieving the best result for his clients."
Family Attorney | Oct 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known and worked with James Claflin for several years. I have always found Jim to be fair, honest, capable and genuinely has his clients' best interests in mind in his representation of them."
Business Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I’ve known and worked with Mr. Claflin for five or six years now. James is a critical thinker, a hard worker, an honest lawyer (oxymoron?—not in his case), and a professional who is very concerned about achieving good outcomes for his clients. He deals fairly with his clients’ expectations and with the fees he charges them. I very much endorse this lawyer.."
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Las Vegas Divorce and separation Lawyer James W Claflin Jr
James W Claflin Jr
Divorce and separation Attorney
Las Vegas, NV
Licensed for 32 years
Virtual consultation available