Atty. John Patrick Lavery

Atty. John Patrick Lavery

John Patrick Lavery is a lawyer practicing administrative law, insurance, employment / labor and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S.B.A. degree from East Carolina University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Lavery at a glance

John Patrick Lavery is a Partner based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard And Smith Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1990), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1991), Nevada (1992), and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court U.S. (1992). Educated at University of Denver, College of Law (J.D., 1988) and East Carolina University (B.S.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Clark County Bar Association Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Lavery is a lawyer practicing administrative law, insurance, employment / labor and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S.B.A. degree from East Carolina University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Lavery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Lavery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

John Patrick Lavery is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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.

John Patrick Lavery 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.

John Patrick Lavery 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.

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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 John Patrick Lavery

Where is John Patrick Lavery's law office located?
John Patrick Lavery's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard And Smith Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Lavery handle?
John Patrick Lavery focuses on employment, workers comp, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has John Patrick Lavery practiced law?
John Patrick Lavery has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John Patrick Lavery go to law school?
John Patrick Lavery earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John Patrick Lavery for a consultation?
You can contact John Patrick Lavery 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 John Patrick Lavery received?
John Patrick Lavery's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver, College of Law
- 1988
B.S.B.A.
East Carolina University
- 1984

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1991
Nevada
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court U.S.
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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