Atty. David A. Straus

Atty. David A. Straus

My legal career began in 1990, where I spent three years with a prominent Las Vegas law firm before deciding that I could better serve my clients by forming my own law practice. With a Master of Laws in Taxation and CPA designation (certified in Illinois only), I have served my diverse and high-profile clientele with professionalism, drive, and mutual respect.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Straus at a glance

David A. Straus is a Member based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Law Offices of David A. Straus. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1991), Colorado (1994), and California (2002). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D. Golden, 1990) and University of Arizona (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • My legal career began in 1990, where I spent three years with a prominent Las Vegas law firm before deciding that I could better serve my clients by forming my own law practice
  • With a Master of Laws in Taxation and CPA designation (certified in Illinois only), I have served my diverse and high-profile clientele with professionalism, drive, and mutual respect
  • At the Law Offices of David A. Straus, we concentrate our legal practice in trusts, estates, corporate and business planning-with an interest in asset protection-charitable planning, and entertainment and media law
  • Progressive, Cutting-Edge Estate Planning in Nevada I am not the average Las Vegas asset protection and estate planning lawyer
  • I inspire, motivate, and teach my clients to transfer core values and principles for living, as well as material wealth, through estate planning
  • We are committed to seizing ongoing responsibilities and opportunities to enhance the reputation of attorneys and the legal profession in all that we do, and have built our practice to provide job security in a team-based partnership mode of shared responsibility and mutual caring
  • My legal practice is client-focused and concentrated on estate, tax, charitable, and asset protection planning
  • I am a hands-on estate planning attorney, artfully designing customized, all-encompassing estate plans for all of my clients
  • We promote self-growth and continued learning to keep ourselves on the cutting edge of our field and to achieve greater fulfillment in our lives
  • We also use our work as a means to promote good in society and to give back to our community

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Straus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Straus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Vegas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Straus

Where is David A. Straus's law office located?
David A. Straus's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Law Offices of David A. Straus. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Straus handle?
David A. Straus focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has David A. Straus practiced law?
David A. Straus has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David A. Straus go to law school?
David A. Straus earned their education at (J.D. Golden, 1990); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact David A. Straus for a consultation?
You can contact David A. Straus directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David A. Straus received?
David A. Straus's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Golden
Whittier College School of Law
- 1990
B.S.
University of Arizona
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1991
Colorado
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 2002

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