Atty. Rick Lawton
Rick Lawton is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal trial practice, criminal defense, dui and 10 other areas of law. Rick received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Rick Lawton is a Member based in Fernley, Nevada, practicing at Law Office of Rick Lawton, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, contracts, child custody, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1979). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Nevada (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Nevada. Serands clients in Fernley, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rick Lawton is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal trial practice, criminal defense, dui and 10 other areas of law
- Rick received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Rick practices at Law Office of Rick Lawton, P.C. in Fernley, NV
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Rick Lawton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Nevada →
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Rick Lawton is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Nevada →
Rick Lawton is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Nevada →
Rick Lawton is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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.
Rick Lawton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →
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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 Fernley 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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