Atty. Peter Douglas Durney
Peter Douglas Durney is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, birth injuries, cerebral palsy and 12 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Peter Douglas Durney is a Partner based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge College of the Law (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washoe County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Judicature Society American Board of Trial Advocates Bruce R and Master, Thompson Inns of Court. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Douglas Durney is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, birth injuries, cerebral palsy and 12 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Peter practices at Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Peter Douglas Durney is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Nevada →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Peter Douglas Durney is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Nevada →
Peter Douglas Durney is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Nevada →
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.
Peter Douglas Durney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →
Peter Douglas Durney is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Nevada →
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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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