Atty. James A. McCarty

Atty. James A. McCarty

James A. McCarty is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, workers compensation appeals and 4 other areas of law.

Reno Reno 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. McCarty at a glance

James A. McCarty is a Partner based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Beckett, Yott, Mccarty & Spann. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, government, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1983) and Nevada (1986). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1983) and Creighton University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washoe County, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. McCarty is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, workers compensation appeals and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Beckett, Yott, Mccarty & Spann in Reno, NV

Practice Areas Explained

James A. McCarty's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

James A. McCarty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James A. McCarty is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nevada →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James A. McCarty is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Nevada →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James A. McCarty is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Nevada →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James A. McCarty is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. McCarty

Where is James A. McCarty's law office located?
James A. McCarty's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Beckett, Yott, Mccarty & Spann. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. McCarty handle?
James A. McCarty focuses on personal injury, workers comp, government, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has James A. McCarty practiced law?
James A. McCarty has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James A. McCarty go to law school?
James A. McCarty earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James A. McCarty for a consultation?
You can contact James A. McCarty 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 James A. McCarty received?
James A. McCarty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1983
B.A.
Creighton University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1983
Nevada
Admitted: 1986

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