James J. Jimmerson

James J. Jimmerson: Attorney with The Jimmerson Law Firm, P.C.
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Biography

Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi. Managing Editor, Columbia Human Rights Law Review, 1975-1976. Noted, NAIFEH "Best Lawyers in America", 1995— Recipient: State Bar of Nevada Mid-size Firm, Pro Bono Award, 2002. Author: "Cities Fight to Stem Growth: Constitutional Crisis From Ramapo to Petaluma," 7 Columbia Human Rights Law Review, 1975; "Nevada Divorce Practice," Professional Education Systems, Inc., 1986; Manual: "Nevada Family Law," Legal Education Institute, 1986; Manual: "Orthopedics for Lawyers," Profession Education Systems, Inc. 1987; "Summary Judgment," Nevada Civil Practice Manual, 1986; "Recovery of Attorneys Fees," Communique, Vol. 4, No. 5, 1986; Manual: "Business Valuation in Nevada," Legal Education Institute, Inc., 1989; "Nevada Evidence Workshop," Professional Educational Systems, Inc., 1989—; "Bridging the Gap: Domestic Relations," 1989-1993; "Intentional Interference With Prospective Economic Advantage,' ABA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 1982; "Civil Discovery: The Tough Issues Argued: Depositions," State Bar of Nevada, 1994-1995; "Recovery of Attorney Fees," Clark County Bar Association, 1991; "Cross-Examination of Expert's Evaluation," Law Education Institute, Inc., 1996; "Use of Experts in Construction Litigation," Law Seminars International, 1995; "Custody-Fantasy and Realism," National Business Institute, Inc., 1993; "How to Persuade the Jury: Jury Dynamics from the Jurors' Perspective," ABA/National Institute, 1992-1993; "Celebrity Goodwill: Is It Real or Is It a Mirage?," American Journal of Family Law, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1997; "Cross-examination of a Forensic Expert," Fairshare Magazine, July, 2000. Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, 1994—. Arbitrator and Mediator, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1995—. Member: Employee-Management Relations Advisory Committee, 1979-1981; Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, 1987-1990; Nevada Inns of Court, 1987. Chairman, Nevada Taxicab Authority, 1995-2001; State Chairman, American Bar Foundation, 1993-1999. Chair, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1993-1999. Director: Greater Las Vegas Inner-City Games, 1996—; Nevada Senior Olympics, 1994—.; Director, Kids Charities Organization, 1999-2000.

Nevada Law Foundation; The American College of Family Trial Lawyers.

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Business Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment Law
  • Gaming Law
  • Construction Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
American College in Paris; George Washington University, B.A., with distinction, 1973
Law School Attended:
Columbia University, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, Nevada; 1977, California; 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1981, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1982, U.S. Supreme Court; 1976, U.S. District Court of Nevada
Memberships:
Clark County and American (Member: State Delegate to the House of Delegates, 1991-1994; Board of Governors, 1994; Sections on: Litigation; General Practice; Family Law; Executive Council, 1980-1982; Long Range Planning Committee, 1982-1984; Young Lawyers Division) Bar Associations; State Bar of Nevada (Member: Administrative Committee, 1978-1981; Chair, Membership Services Committee, 1993-1996; State Board of Bar Governors, 1983-1991; Nevada U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Committee; President, Family Law Section, 1987-1989); State Bar of California; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Diplomate); International Association of Gaming Attorneys.
Languages:
French
Birth Information:
Las Vegas, Nevada, April 8, 1951
ISLN:
906163199

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (11 reviews)
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    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.6/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
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725-286-1253  Phone

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