Michelle R Bumgarner

Michelle R Bumgarner

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Administrative Law ... +9 more

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Family 76%

Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony,

76%
Litigation 10%

Plaintiff's matters, car accidents, slip and falls, etc.

10%
Administrative Law 5%

Special Education Law

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Licensed in Nevada for 18 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2007

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

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Michelle R Bumgarner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Probate

Posted by Kezia | December 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Family law

Michelle was nothing but an angel in a time when I really needed it. My sister had passed and we needed immediate legal help in a time when devastation was at its highest. She was incredible when navigating the hardest time of my life. I have nothing but the highest marks for her!

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Michelle R Bumgarner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Soner Gizer

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ralph Santoro

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michelle is diligent, smart and a great advocate. Having her on your side is a huge plus."

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David Chon

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Caycie Favier

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dave McGraw

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is a fine lawyer and a strong advocate for those she represents."

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Henry Elam

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"As a co-worker and fellow lawyer, I highly endorse Michelle. She is a total team player and is a go-to lawyer within our firm for family law issues. If I was looking for a family law lawyer, Michelle would be my first call. She has the experience, temperament, and skill to advise you on the best course of action."

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Amiel Wade

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for an attorney.  I have worked with Michelle and have seen firsthand the way she represents her clients and strives to achieve client satisfaction. She has the knowledge, skill and temperament necessary to achieve maximum results on behalf of her clients."

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Victor Bullock

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is a great attorney. She knows a bit about everything and knows everything about family law. She has a superior grasp of this complex area of law. Moreover, her ability to provide empathetic, clear, and concise answers to clients who may be dealing with the most emotional issues that they may ever face in life, is admirable. I highly endorse her."

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Abdul Freeman

Family lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michelle is just damn smart! She knows the law and she knows how to handle clients so that they don't work against themselves. Clients in an emotional state can and will act against their best interests. She talks them down off the "ledge". She is organized and willing to jump in to do whaat is necessary to get a good result."

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Bryan Miller

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michelle is the embodiment of a phenomenal family lawyer. She is compassionate, empathic, and a zealous advocate for her clients. If I was to choose a family law practitioner to represent me, I would without question choose her, part of the reason is her generous spirt and soul which have deeply touched me. I know she is an aggressive advocate who will leave no stone unturned to achieve the client's objectives. It is my delight to endorse Michelle as my colleague."

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Katerina Perreault

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is very informative and experienced in her field. I recommend her services highly."

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Timothy Burke

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michelle is one of my go to sources when I have a question about family law. She's great."

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Erin Stratte

General practice lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I’ve worked on matters with Michelle many times. She’s passionate. She’s well researched. Her pleadings are well reasoned. She’s a good advocate to have on your side. She’s a hard worker and is responsible and reliable. Overall Michelle is a fantastic attorney. Hire her!!"

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Xochitl Quezada

Family lawyer

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Dave McGraw

General practice lawyer

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Victor Bullock

General practice lawyer

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Abdul Freeman

Family lawyer

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Bryan Miller

General practice lawyer

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Katerina Perreault

Probate lawyer

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Erin Stratte

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2017

updated on 03/21/2018

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Wade Law Group

Associations

2008 - 2009

Washoe County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor with Distinction

2003

University of Nevada

BS - Bachelor of Science Business Management

2001

Truckee Meadows Community College

A.A. Small Business Management

Speaking Engagements

2018

Second Annual Children's Law Conference, Reno, NV

Top 5 IEP Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) - Co-presenter

Languages

English

Activity

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