Atty. Jay Wendell McCain

Atty. Jay Wendell McCain

Jay Wendell McCain is a lawyer practicing environmental, real property/ land use. Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1965, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Reno Reno 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay Wendell McCain at a glance

Jay Wendell McCain is a real estate, zoning, and environmental attorney based in Reno, Nevada. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1977) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1978). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1977) and University of Washington (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jay Wendell McCain is a lawyer practicing environmental, real property/ land use
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1965, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Jay practices in Reno, NV

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Wendell McCain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Wendell McCain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Jay Wendell McCain is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Nevada →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Jay Wendell McCain is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Jay Wendell McCain

Where is Jay Wendell McCain's law office located?
Jay Wendell McCain's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Wendell McCain handle?
Jay Wendell McCain focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Jay Wendell McCain practiced law?
Jay Wendell McCain has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Jay Wendell McCain go to law school?
Jay Wendell McCain earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Jay Wendell McCain for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1977
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1978

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