Atty. James E. Berchtold

Atty. James E. Berchtold

James E. Berchtold is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction law, labor and employment and 1 other area of law.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (725) 308-3693

Profile Summary

About James E. Berchtold at a glance

James E. Berchtold is an Of Counsel based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1996) and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1996). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1996) and University of Utah (B.A., 1992). Active member of Clark County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada. Serves clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. Berchtold is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction law, labor and employment and 1 other area of law
  • James E. received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James E. practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Berchtold's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Berchtold 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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James E. Berchtold is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nevada →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James E. Berchtold is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nevada →

Construction Law

James E. Berchtold is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Nevada →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 venue, 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 E. Berchtold

Where is James E. Berchtold's law office located?
James E. Berchtold's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Berchtold handle?
James E. Berchtold focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has James E. Berchtold practiced law?
James E. Berchtold has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James E. Berchtold go to law school?
James E. Berchtold earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James E. Berchtold for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1996
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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