Av. 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.
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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. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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
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Leland Eugene Backus's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leland Eugene Backus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 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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