Atty. Leland Eugene Backus
Member: Board of Judges, University of California at Los Angeles Moot Court Honors Program, 1970-1972; Order of Barristers. Author: "Service of Process," Nevada Civil Practice Manual, Chapter 7, 1985; "50 State Survey: The Restatement Sections Specifically Applicable to Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Cases in State Court." Chairman, Nevada Certified Court Reporters Board, 1992-1998.
Complex Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Las Vegas, NV · 54+ Years Experience
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About Leland Eugene Backus at a Glance
Leland Eugene Backus is a Principal based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Backus | Burden. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on construction, product liability, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1972), Nevada (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D. Business, 1972) and University of Nevada at Las Vegas (B.A. Economics, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of (Director, 1999—) Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure Committee American Health Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Leland Eugene Backus
Member
- Board of Judges, University of California at Los Angeles Moot Court Honors Program, 1970-1972
- Order of Barristers
Author
- "Service of Process," Nevada Civil Practice Manual, Chapter 7, 1985
- "50 State Survey: The Restatement Sections Specifically Applicable to Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Cases in State Court
- Chairman, Nevada Certified Court Reporters Board, 1992-1998
- Co-Author, "Fifty State Survey of FDCA-Related Tort Causes of Action," Nevada Law Section, 2001
- Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
- Mediator, Construction and Commercial Division
- Master Emeritus, Nevada American Inns of Court
Practice Areas Explained
Leland Eugene Backus's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leland Eugene Backus handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Las Vegas.
Construction Law in Las Vegas
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Product Liability in Las Vegas
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Civil Litigation in Las Vegas
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Health Care Law in Las Vegas
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Insurance Law in Las Vegas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Las Vegas
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.
Las Vegas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Las Vegas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Las Vegas Choose Leland Eugene Backus
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Leland Eugene Backus's practice in the field of construction, product liability, litigation, health care, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Leland Eugene Backus brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Nevada, and U.S. Supreme Court, Leland Eugene Backus can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction, product liability, and litigation, Leland Eugene Backus can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas-based practice means Leland Eugene Backus attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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