James A. Fontano

James A. Fontano

also known as Jim Fontano

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 22 years

Probate Lawyer Practice Areas: Probate

About James

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I am the Probate Commissioner for the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 22 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2003

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Posted by Joe | November 20, 2014 | White Collar Crime

Handed a Difficult Estate

When faced with an estate case, I went to James for help. Initially we knew it was going to be a difficult case, however, it turned out to be even more complicated than we thought (included a forged will, bank fraud, etc). James was able to figure out the many curves that were thrown at us, and kep...t me informed about what was going on through the whole process. I would definitely recommend him if you have a need for a lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Probate Commissioner, Eighth Judicial District Court, State Of Nevada

2017 - 2022

Founding Member, Heaton Fontano, Ltd.

2014 - 2022

Arbitrator, Eighth Judicial District Court

2004 - 2016

Attorney, Nitz, Walton & Heaton, Ltd.

2002 - 2004

Judicial Law Clerk, Eighth Judicial District Court

Associations

2009 - 2011

BYU Law Alumni Association

Committee Member

Education

2002

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD

2000

Brigham Young University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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