Practice areas
Annulment, divorce (contested and uncontested), marital settlement agreements, asset and debt division, child custody, child visitation, child support, alimony/spousal support, relocation
Adoption, child custody, child support, child timeshare/visitation, guardianship, parenting agreements, paternity, relocation, termination of parental rights,
Pre-marital agreements, post-marital agreements, marriage settlement agreements
Business entity formation and general corporate counsel services, including extensive experience handling construction-related businesses.
Name change, decree modification (divorce/custody/support), relocation, temporary protection orders
Wills, living wills, health care directives
Languages spoken
English, French
Claflin Law Ltd
3753 Howard Hughes Parkway
Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV, 89169
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NV | Active | 2005 | 05/18/2022 |
UT | Inactive | 1993 | 06/07/2022 |
AZ | Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice | 1991 | 05/22/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Top Lawyers 2014 | Desert Companion Magazine | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Top Lawyers 2013 | Desert Companion Magazine | 2013 |
TOP LAWYERS 2013: The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada | VEGAS INC. | 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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Avvo Legal Guide | What is a Nevada LLC? | 2012 |
Avvo Legal Guide | I've just been arrested. What do I do now? | 2011 |
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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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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 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues in Nevada | Laws That Affect Construction Contracts; Key Clauses to Modify | 2011 |
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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
Schollian v. Schollian | Speedy divorce decree obtained. Met all client goals. |
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Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Craig Bainum, General practice Attorney on May 20, 2013
Relationship: Other
I highly recommend James for any legal need you may have.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Craig Bainum, General practice Attorney on May 20, 2013
Relationship: Other
I highly recommend James for any legal need you may have.
Howard Roitman, General practice Attorney on Dec 27, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Walker, Business Attorney on Aug 9, 2012
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.
Holly Armstrong, Contracts and agreements Attorney on May 7, 2012
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
David Colvin, Unknown Attorney on May 4, 2012
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.
Scott Chapman, Business Attorney on May 1, 2012
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.
Travis Barrick, Litigation Attorney on Apr 26, 2012
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.
Gabrielle Hamm, Business Attorney on Apr 26, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse James Claflin. He is committed to achieving the best result for his clients.
Mark Dodds, Family Attorney on Oct 19, 2011
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.
David Grant, Business Attorney on Oct 12, 2011
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..