Atty. Hugo E. Hernandez-Diaz
Hugo Hernandez is a Senior Associate attorney at WSHB’s Las Vegas office. Admitted to practice in 2020, Hugo specializes in general liability and medical malpractice defense.
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Hugo E. Hernandez-Diaz is a Senior Associate based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and health care. Admitted to practice in Nevada U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2020). Educated at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., 2020) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (B.A., 2016). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Hugo Hernandez is a Senior Associate attorney at WSHB’s Las Vegas office
- Admitted to practice in 2020, Hugo specializes in general liability and medical malpractice defense
- Hugo is licensed to practice in the Nevada State Court, the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- An alumnus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, Hugo served within several student organizations throughout his academic career
- Notably, he served as Notes Editor for the UNLV Gaming Law Journal
- Regional President for the Hispanic National Bar Association, Law Student Division
- and as his cohort’s part-time student representative within the Student Bar Association
- Upon graduation, Hugo received the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Dean’s Award, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within the law school community
- Newsroom Publications •'Gaming in Japan: Combating the Fears and Concerns of the People,' UNLV Gaming Law Journal, Volume 10.2 (2020)
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Hugo E. Hernandez-Diaz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Hugo E. Hernandez-Diaz is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Nevada →
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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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