Atty. J. Michael Oakes
J. Michael Oakes is a lawyer practicing litigation, wrongful death, insurance.
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J. Michael Oakes is a Member based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Foley & Oakes, PC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1983). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Clark County Bar Association State Bar of Nevada. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Michael Oakes is a lawyer practicing litigation, wrongful death, insurance
- J. received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- J. practices at Foley & Oakes, PC in Las Vegas, NV
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J. Michael Oakes is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Nevada →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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