Joel A Santos

Attorney Joel A. Santos is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada. He has been helping the people of Nevada for over 30 years and has developed a strong reputation in the legal community.  He is one of only a few workers' compensation attorneys who has been certified by the State Bar of Nevada as an expert and specialist in workers' compensation law.

Attorney Santos takes great pride in his law practice. He personally meets with every client and handles all levels of litigation for each of his clients. He believes that if you hire an attorney, then you should meet with the attorney and deal with the attorney all throughout the time the attorney is representing the client.

Attorney Santos' work in the community is non-stop. Through his involvement with the State Bar of Nevada, he volunteered his time to the Young Lawyers Section from 1992 to 2002, being appointed to the Executive Committee from 1999-2002, where he served as the Chairman from 2001-2002. Some of his accomplishments include reinstating and revitalizing a state wide essay and poster contest for grade school, middle school and high school students statewide. He was also instrumental in their program, "Goldilocks, The Trial of the Century". This program is a movie shown to third grade students to introduce them to the legal system. This program received such favorable reviews that Mr. Santos received requests to use the program from states across the country.

One of Attorney Santos' hobbies includes acting. From playing a mafia bodyguard to a police officer ot the mayor of Reno, he has acted in numerous movies and television shows. A few noticeable titles include Kingpin, Smokin' Aces, The Last Don, Jane Austin's Mafia, Waking Up In Reno, The Cooler, Magnolia, Unbeatable Harold, Body and Soul, Fatherhood, Diamonds, El Cortez, and the list continues to grow.

In addition to his law practice, Attorney Santos is a boxing referee for USA Boxing. He has refereed, officiated and assisted at countless events, from local events to the 2016 United States Road To Rio Olympic tryouts.