Atty. Deverie Christensen

Atty. Deverie Christensen

Deverie J. Christensen is office managing principal of the Las Vegas, Nevada, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Profile Summary

About Deverie Christensen at a glance

Deverie Christensen is a employment and litigation attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Deverie J. Christensen is office managing principal of the Las Vegas, Nevada, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
  • She practices in all areas of employment law, and has significant experience in the areas of employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour law, and disability and leave laws
  • Deverie represents public and private employers in a wide range of employment actions in administrative forums and state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and wage and hour actions
  • She also provides advice and counseling to clients, and has been a seminar speaker and trainer on maintaining a discrimination and harassment free workplace, conducting the employment relationship from hiring to firing, including performance evaluations, discipline and documentation, and the creation and use of employee handbooks
  • Before joining Jackson Lewis in 2006, Deverie was a partner in one of Las Vegas, Nevada’s largest law firms
  • Deverie focused her practice in representing public and private employers in the areas of labor and employment law

Practice Areas Explained

Deverie Christensen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Deverie Christensen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nevada →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Deverie Christensen

Where is Deverie Christensen's law office located?
Deverie Christensen's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deverie Christensen handle?
Deverie Christensen focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
Where did Deverie Christensen go to law school?
Deverie Christensen earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact Deverie Christensen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Deverie Christensen received?
Deverie Christensen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1997

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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