Atty. William C. Jeanney

Atty. William C. Jeanney

Nevada Trial Lawyer of the Year, Nevada Association of Justice, Nevada (2008); President, Reno Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (2010); Super Lawyer for Personal Injury Law, Nevada; Listed, Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury; Member, Moot Court Honors Board; Senior Judge, Ft. McDermitt Trial Court, 1982-1985.

Reno Reno 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William C. Jeanney at a glance

William C. Jeanney is an Of Counsel based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and pedestrian. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1982) and California (1985). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Nevada (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past President, State Bar of Nevada State Bar of California Washoe County Bar Association. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nevada Trial Lawyer of the Year, Nevada Association of Justice, Nevada (2008)
  • President, Reno Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (2010)
  • Super Lawyer for Personal Injury Law, Nevada
  • Listed, Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury
  • Member, Moot Court Honors Board
  • Senior Judge, Ft
  • McDermitt Trial Court, 1982-1985
  • Chief Criminal Deputy, Humboldt County District Attorney's Office, 1983-1985

Practice Areas Explained

William C. Jeanney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C. Jeanney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William C. Jeanney is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Nevada →

Wrongful Death

William C. Jeanney is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Nevada →

Personal Injury

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.

William C. Jeanney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William C. Jeanney is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Nevada →

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

William C. Jeanney is one of 4,194 pedestrian attorneys indexed nationally. Browse pedestrian attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Reno 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C. Jeanney

Where is William C. Jeanney's law office located?
William C. Jeanney's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. Jeanney handle?
William C. Jeanney focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, pedestrian. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has William C. Jeanney practiced law?
William C. Jeanney has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William C. Jeanney go to law school?
William C. Jeanney earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact William C. Jeanney for a consultation?
You can contact William C. Jeanney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William C. Jeanney received?
William C. Jeanney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1982
B.S.
University of Nevada
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1985

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