Isn't it time you equalize the playing field? I am here to help you and your family. Call (775) 312-8587 now for a FREE consultation!Atty. Santos has aggressively pursued rights for people hurt at work for over 16 years.Let me equalize the justice system for your and your family.Let me equalize the playing field for you and your family.
If you need legal representation in southern or northern Nevada, Attorney Santos is Board certified in Workers' Compensation by the State Bar of Nevada and handles cases throughout Nevada in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Entertainment Law, Immigration, Criminal and Civil Law, Wills, General Consulting. Trust that help and personal attention is only a phone call away.
Atty. Santos is a licensed attorney in good standing in Nevada, Utah, the United States Supreme Court, United States Circuit Court (9th and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeals), and the United States District Courts for Nevada and Utah. An active member of the Nevada Justice Association, he has testified in the Nevada Legislature regarding worker's compensation law and been published in legal literature regarding workplace injuries. He also is a member of the Federalist Society and the American Association for Justice.
Atty. Santos has handled small to large injury cases against the largest insurance companies ranging from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases to complex industrial work accident injuries under Nevada law, NRS 616C (including but not limited to cervical spinal injuries, thoracic spinal injuries, lumbar spinal injuries, head and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) (Concussion), knee, hip, elbow and shoulder injuries; NRS 617 diseases such as Regional Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), otherwise known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, repetitive motion disease, lung disease and heart disease claims.) He also represents people injured due to adverse affects from vaccinations. He successfully represented a client injured in the nationally covered Mizpah Hotel fire in Reno, Nevada. His legal career is highlighted by the significant precedent setting case: Flamingo Hilton v. Gilbert,122 Nev. 1279, 148 P.3rd. 738 (2006).
Atty. Santos has also advised businesses, corporations, entertainers, and politicians.
Let Attorney Santos pursue your legal rights. Call for a consultation or go to his website:
CorySantosLaw.com
for more information.
Practice areas
Board certified by the Nevada Justice Association and has successfully litigated cases at all levels of appeal, up to the Nevada Supreme Court.
20 years, 1,000 cases
Represented persons injured in car accidents, hotel fires, and property liability.
20 years
14 years
14 years
Previously served as Chief Legal Counsel to the Nevada Republican Party.
14 years
Languages spoken
English
Santos Law, PLLC.
One East First Street, Suite 1000
Reno, NV, 89501
Santos Law, PLLC.
Henderson, Nevada
Henderson, NV, 89014
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NV | Active | 2002 | 05/18/2022 |
UT | Inactive | 2002 | 06/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
2018 Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2018 |
2017 Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2017 |
2016 Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2016 |
2015 Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
2000/2001 Boyd School of Law Community Service Scholarship | University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law | 2000 |
1999/2000 Nevada Trial Lawyers Association Sholarship | Nevada Justice Association | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner-Attorney | Santos Law, PLLC. | 2018 - Present |
Legal Counsel | Nevada Republican Party | 2010 - 2011 |
Associate Attorney | The Law Firm of Joel A. Santos | 2008 - 2018 |
Deputy Attorney | State of Nevada, Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers (NAIW) | 2002 - 2008 |
Law Clerk | The Law Offices of Cindy Follis | 1999 - 2002 |
Law Clerk | Albright Stoddard Warnick & Albright | 1999 - 1999 |
Law Clerk | Herbert J. Santos, Sr., Esq., Ltd. | 1996 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State of Utah, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission | Boxing Judge | 2012 - Present |
World Boxing Council | Boxing Judge | 2011 - Present |
Nevada Justice Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Washoe County Bar Association | 2002 - Present | |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2002 - Present |
Nevada State Bar | Member | 2002 - Present |
Utah State Bar | Member | 2002 - Present |
Federalist Society | Member | N/A |
Republican National Lawyers Association | N/A | |
American Association for Justice, Nevada Minority Caucus | Chair | 2006 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Advocate (Nevada Justice Association) | Stop stressing! Injured Workers' rights under Nevada law for stress claims. | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law | Juris Doctorate (J.D.) | 2001 |
University of Nevada | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Robert McQueen High School | Diploma | 1993 |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Graduate studies in History 1999 | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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University of Nevada | Discussion on the Legal Aspects of the JFK Assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, and the Investigation of the Assassination. | 2016 |
Washoe County Republican Convention | State of Republican Politics | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Clark County School District v. Eric Marshall, Supreme Court No.: 41374 (2005) | Won unpublished decision. |
Flamingo Hilton v. Gilbert,122 Nev. 1279, 148 P.3rd. 738 (2006) | Decision for the Injured Worker |
Valdez v. Employers Ins. Co. of NV, 123 Nev. 170, 162 P.3rd. 148 (2007) | |
Henriquez v. A NLV Cab Co., Young Lee, et. Al., 2013 | Settled for $500,000. |
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Marjorie Hauf, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Cory and I work together on many cases to help injured people. He is very passionate about his work and has the utmost respect for his clients.
Craig Kidwell, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Cory Santos and his thorough knowledge of Nevada's Workers' Compensation System.
Marjorie Hauf, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Cory and I work together on many cases to help injured people. He is very passionate about his work and has the utmost respect for his clients.
Craig Kidwell, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Cory Santos and his thorough knowledge of Nevada's Workers' Compensation System.
Herbert Santos, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Mr. Santos because he is a dedicated attorney who fights for the underdog. In working with him on cases, I have observed that he is prepared for hearings and trial. He has a high level of integrity and is respected in his profession.
Theresa Santos, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Few attorneys know Nevada worker's compensation law as well as Cory Santos. His understanding of the intricacies of the workers compensation statutes is unmatched and his dedication to his clients is unwavering. Injured workers are well-served with him as their attorney.
Mark Goodman, Patent application Attorney on Jan 23, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on behalf of a mutual client and Mr. Santos was very helpful. He represented the client with respect to workers compensation. I represented the client on a patent application for a new invention.
Amber Adams, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 30, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Cory is an excellent worker's compensation attorney that I have worked with for several years. He is very ethical and cares about his clients. I highly recommend Cory to anyone who has this type of case.
Jeffrey Posin, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Cory on several cases over the years and can say he is a very good attorney who really knows Worker's Compensation law. He remains at the top of his field and I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Hedden, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is experienced and very knowledgeable, additionally, Mr. Santos is a caring professional that will get his client what they are due..
Wolfgang Mueller, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Cory on a significant personal injury case within the last year. I found his work product to be excellent, and his dedication to the client to be first-rate. I would wholeheartedly endorse Cory for personal injury matters.