Atty. Thomas John Standish

Atty. Thomas John Standish

Tom Standish has been practicing law in Las Vegas, Nevada for 40 years, devoting his practice exclusively to family law litigation with emphasis on significant contested matters. He has litigated innumerable highly complex cases and is recognized as one of the leading trial lawyers in family law in the State of Nevada.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Thomas John Standish at a glance

Thomas John Standish is a Managing Partner based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practforg at Standish Law Group. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978), Nevada (1979), and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1979). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Canada (LL.B., 1977) and University of Toronto (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tom Standish has been practicing law in Las Vegas, Nevada for 40 years, devoting his practice exclusively to family law litigation with emphasis on significant contested matters
  • He has litigated innumerable highly complex cases and is recognized as one of the leading trial lawyers in family law in the State of Nevada
  • He has lectured extensively to attorneys, serves as a mediator in complex divorce cases, taught community property and family law as an adjunct professor at the William S. Boyd School of Law and is a past president of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
  • Mr. Standish attended the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Toronto and obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Canada in 1977
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practforg law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Thomas John Standish's law office located?
Thomas John Standish's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Standish Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Thomas John Standish practiced law?
Thomas John Standish has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
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Thomas John Standish earned their education at (LL.B., 1977); (—).
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Thomas John Standish's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Canada
- 1977
University of Toronto
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Nevada
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 1979

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