James R. Hales, Esq.

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

James R. Hales, Partner, was born in Clovis, New Mexico, April 20, 1959.Admitted: 1986, Nevada and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; 1992, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1998, U.S. Supreme Court.Education: Brigham Young University (B.A., 1983; J.D., cum laude, 1986).Experience: Deputy Public Defender, Clark County, NV (1987-1989); General Civil Practice (1989-Present).Member: State Bar of Nevada, 1986 – Present; Clark County Bar Association, 1986 – 1989; J. Reuben Clark Law Society, 1988 – Present; Washoe County Bar Association, 1989 – Present; Colorado Bar Association, 1989 – 2007; Voluntary Advocates of Rural Nevada (VARN – a pro bono legal services organization) Board of Directors, 2002-2008; Douglas County Bar Association, 2010 – Present; National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, 2003 – 2014.Civic Involvement: Little League Coach, 1990 – 1992; Douglas County School District, cultural diversity & awareness sub-committee, 1991-92; AYSO Youth Soccer Coach, 1993 – 2001; AYSO Board of Directors, 1999 – 2002; Leadership Douglas County, 2003 (a Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce course educating participants about local and state agencies and NGOs interrelationships and the services and resources available in their community); Boy Scouts of America, volunteer (including Scoutmaster and Varsity coach), 1993 – 2005; Minden Rotary Club, 2012 – present (President 2016-2017); Douglas County Community Council for Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, 2015 – present.Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Trusts and Estates; Probate; Probate Litigation; Contested Trusts and Estates; Estate Administration; Estate Litigation; Fiduciary Litigation; Real Estate Law and Litigation; Contracts; Commercial Litigation; Guardianships; Corporate Law; Commercial Law; Personal Injury; Aged and Aging; Leases and Leasing; Partnership Law; Civil Law; Litigation.
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Areas of Practice (21)

  • Probate
  • Probate Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Contested Trusts and Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Contracts
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Guardianships
  • Corporate Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Aged and Aging
  • Leases and Leasing
  • Partnership Law
  • Wills
  • Civil Law
  • Litigation
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Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3390, Stateline, NV 89449-9804
University Attended:
Brigham Young University, B.A., cum laude, 1983
Law School Attended:
Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Nevada; U.S. District Court, District of Nevada; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; 1989, Colorado
Memberships:
Washoe County Bar Association; State Bar of Nevada.
Birth Information:
Clovis, New Mexico, April 20, 1959
ISLN:
906772889

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Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/05/14 in Civil Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/10/12 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/05/12 in Litigation

    Tremendous attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/04/12 in Contracts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 06/21/12 in Litigation

    Jim is an outstanding attorney who represents his clients with complete competence. He is one of the "good" guys in our profession and should be at the top of the Martindale Hubbell ratings.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/20/12 in Business Litigation

    It has been a few years since I worked with Mr. Hales but he was and from what I have heard, he is an excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/12/12 in Business Litigation

    Jim is a knowledgeable advocate for his clients. He has my utmost respect and I am always comfortable referring clients to him. When we are adversaries, he zealously represents clients while being professional and courteous.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 07/30/12 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 06/14/12 in General Practice

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/12/12 in Litigation

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