Atty. James A. Oronoz

Atty. James A. Oronoz

James "Jim" Oronoz is a managing partner and dedicated personal injury attorney at the Las Vegas based Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC. He is a strong advocate for people who have been injured or killed because of another person's actions.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Oronoz at a glance

James A. Oronoz is a Member based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1998) and Arizona (1998). Educated at Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah (J.D., 1997) and University of La Verne, La Verne, California (B.A. English, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James "Jim" Oronoz is a managing partner and dedicated personal injury attorney at the Las Vegas based Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC. He is a strong advocate for people who have been injured or killed because of another person's actions
  • With over 15 years of experience litigating in Clark County courtrooms, he is also a trial veteran who is unafraid of taking a case to trial, if necessary
  • This experience was recognized the Martindale-Hubbell organization, which awarded James the AV Peer Reviewed Preeminent Rating for 2012
  • As a dedicated personal injury attorney, Jim Oronoz understands how critical it is to form a productive and close relationship with clients
  • This is why he prioritizes transparency and frequent communication with each and every client
  • He further places heavy emphasis on helping clients truly understand the process before them and the potential impact of all major decisions
  • When an accident survivor is already faced with a great deal of stress, plain speech can be a significant help
  • Jim Oronoz has devoted 100% of his practice to litigation
  • He represents clients who have been wronged due to the negligence of another person or business in Nevada
  • This includes plaintiff representation involving motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury cases
  • His insight and experience also extend to toxic torts, insurance bad faith litigation for policyholders, and criminal defense
  • Experience - District Court - Judge Steven E. Jones, Judicial Law Clerk, 1997 - 1999 - Clark County Public Defender's Office, Deputy Public Defender, 1999 - 2005 Professional Associations and Memberships - CJA - Federal Criminal Justice Act, Panel Member, 2006 - Present - Eighth Judicial District Court, Conflict Panel Attorney, 2006 - Present - City of Henderson Municipal Court, Judge Pro Tem, 2006 - Present - NACDL National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member - AAJ American Association for Justice, Member Notable Achievements - AV Peer Reviewed Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, 2012

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Oronoz's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

James A. Oronoz is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Nevada →

Wrongful Death

James A. Oronoz is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Nevada →

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.

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Motorcycle Accidents

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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 James A. Oronoz

Where is James A. Oronoz's law office located?
James A. Oronoz's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Oronoz handle?
James A. Oronoz focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has James A. Oronoz practiced law?
James A. Oronoz has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James A. Oronoz go to law school?
James A. Oronoz earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. English, 1994).
How can I contact James A. Oronoz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Oronoz received?
James A. Oronoz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah
- 1997
B.A. English
University of La Verne, La Verne, California
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1998
Arizona
Admitted: 1998

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