Atty. Francis Jay Short
Atty. Francis Jay Short is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, workers compensation and 5 other areas of law.
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About Francis Jay Short at a glance
Francis Jay Short is a car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Reno, Nevada. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1990) and Wisconsin (1995). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1990) and University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Francis Jay Short is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, workers compensation and 5 other areas of law
- Francis received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Francis practices in Reno, NV
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Francis Jay Short's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis Jay Short handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Francis Jay Short is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Nevada →
Francis Jay Short is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Nevada →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Francis Jay Short is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Francis Jay Short is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Nevada →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Francis Jay Short is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Nevada →
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 Reno 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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