Atty. Kara B. Hendricks
Kara B. Hendricks has a broad range of experience in litigating matters as well as working with companies to resolve disputes outside of the litigation context.
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Kara B. Hendricks is a Shareholder based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada (2001). Educated at University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Southern Utah University (B.S. Communications, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Clark County Bar Association •Board Vice-Chair, Special Olympics of Nevada •Member, National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds, Litigation Committee •Member, Charter School Association of Nevada. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kara B. Hendricks has a broad range of experience in litigating matters as well as working with companies to resolve disputes outside of the litigation context
- Kara has a unique practice that focuses on commercial litigation, receivership law and education
- Kara is experienced representing businesses in a variety of matters including, contract disputes, partnership disputes, trademark infringement, litigating products liability matters, handling catastrophic injury cases, defending civil rights claims, litigating employment non-compete agreements, handling derivative suits, and resolving property and construction defect disputes
- Kara also has in-depth experience representing receivers appointed in regulatory enforcement actions involving alleged Ponzi schemes as well as representing receivers in state court proceedings involving insolvent insurance companies
- She also counsels charter schools and insurance clients regarding statutory and administrative issues and represents such clients in proceedings before Nevada regulatory bodies
- In these roles Kara's practice focuses on identifying client priorities and working collaboratively with clients to address concerns and find solutions
- Prior to joining the firm, Kara served as General Counsel with the Nevada Insurance Guaranty Association
- She also had a career in broadcast journalism
- Concentrations •Complex commercial litigation •Receiverships •Education •Product liability litigation •Insurance recovery and advisory •Nevada administrative matters Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- James Mahan, U.S
- District Court for the District of Nevada Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: General Commercial, 2024-2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026 •Listed, Vegas Inc., “Top Lawyers,” 2021 •Received letter of appreciation from the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia for providing pro bono work to the Child Justice Project Office (“CJPO”) •Listed, Nevada Business magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2012 and 2016
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Kara B. Hendricks's Areas of Practice
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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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