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Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq.
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Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq.

4.8
25 reviews

2055 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89134

Probate, Estate Planning, Business Planning and 53 more

About Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq.

Recipient: Lloyd D. George Professionalism Award, State Bar of Nevada and the Clark County Bar Association, 2007; Nevada Women of Distinction Award in the area of Philanthropy, 2004; Nevada's Top 40 under 40 In Business, 2001. Member, Mountain States Super Lawyers, Estate Planning and Probate, 2006-2024. Member: Alpha Phi International Foundation Board of Directors 2024 - present; State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors, 2001-2009; Board of Directors, Nevada Community Foundation (Board of Directors, 1998- 2012; Chairperson, Board of Directors, 2003-2005). Clark County Bar Association, Board of Directors, 1993-2000; President, 2000, President, Clark County Law Foundation, President 2000-2001.

 

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Champion Badge Gold

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Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Wills and Probate
Posted by Cynthia
February 19, 2025
Hired Attorney

Dara Goldsmith Goes above and beyond for her clients. She has battled for me and fought for me through my entire probate. Without Dara I have no idea where I would be. This woman is amazing when it comes to her knowledge in law and her compassion for her Client. I would recommend Dara to anyone looking for an attorney that wont steer you wrong.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2013
Hired Attorney

She is compassionate, and understands the anxiety people go thru when any of these areas come up unexpectedly. Her communication skills with family members is unparalleled.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2013
Hired Attorney

Dara is a very professional and solution oriented in her approach to trust and estate matters. I will continue to refer work and clients to her.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
August 26, 2013
Hired Attorney

Dara is very knowledge in her field of practice. I always have a wonderful experience in working with her office.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 26, 2013
Hired Attorney

An Extremely professional Attorney. One who KNOWS about seniors and Guardianships. She also has the expertise to delve into the problems that arise and is very professional in all aspects of her profession.A larger percentage of cases don't exactly go as smoothly as you would like but in all cases, Dara has always been honest with us and fair. We have learned to trust in her very sound judgement in all cases.

 
Elder Law
Posted by anonymous
August 25, 2013
Hired Attorney

Attorney is thorough, knowledgable and diligent in handling matters. She is a strong advocate for her clients who is highly qualified and trustworthy.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 24, 2013
Hired Attorney

As a former CEO of a large corporation I have worked with many lawyers, personally and professionally, almost always to my disappointment. Dara Goldsmith may be the finest attorney I have ever had the good fortune to retain. In a complex situation that demanded immediate action, she implicitly understood the legal elements, provided excellent counsel and a winning strategy. She provided continual feedback and her staff were as caring and responsive as she is. She the "gold standard" of lawyers.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 02, 2011
Hired Attorney

Ms. Goldsmith explained the process and the cost associated with it. She offered alternative suggestions. Very helpful.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
August 02, 2013
Hired Attorney
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Estate Planning
    • Estate Litigation
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Business Law 5
    • Business Planning
    • Business Formation
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Family Business Law
    • Professional Practices
  • Taxation
  • Alcoholic Beverages 1
    • Liquor Licensing
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Inheritance
  • Other 40
    • Probate
    • Guardianships
    • Estate Administration
    • Wills
    • Missing Heir Searches
    • Successions
    • Contested Trusts and Estates
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Bankruptcy
    • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
    • Estate Planning for the Disabled
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Trusts
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Living Trusts
    • Pet Trusts
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Surrogates Court Practice
    • Trust Administration
    • Trust and Estate Collections
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Litigation
    • Trust Planning
    • Unclaimed Property
    • Wealth Preservation
    • Local Liquor Options
    • Alcoholic Beverage Control
    • Business Dissolutions
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Organization
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Business Successions
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Closely Held Business Estate Planning
    • Pass-Through Entities

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Skype
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    In the Matter of the Tiffany Trust, 177 P.3d 1060 (Nev. 2008).
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%

    Provides services through Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Cases must be prescreened and approved by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada to be considered.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.goldguylaw.com https://www.goldguylaw.com/attorney/dara-j-goldsmith/ http://www.goldguytrusts.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Nevada
    2002, Hawaii (Inactive)
    1999, U.S. Supreme Court
    1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    1991, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    1991, California
    1991, Arizona
    Memberships
    State Bar of Nevada (Member, Client-Security Fund, 1999-2003
    State Bar of California
    State Bar of Arizona
    Hawaii State and American (Member: Real Property and Probate and Tax Law Sections) Bar Associations
    Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council
    Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Pepperdine University, School of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.

    University of Miami
    Class of 1991
    LL.M.
    Taxation

    University of Miami
    Class of 1991
    LL.M.
    Thesis
    Other Education
    California State University, Northridge
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    Economics
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1966

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Principal at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
4.8
25 reviews

2055 Village Center CircleLas Vegas, NV 89134U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq. speaks Spanish.
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    Yes, Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq. has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C. has 6 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq. is the Managing Partner of the firm.
  • Is the law firm that this attorney is affiliated with minority owned?
    Yes, the firm Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq. is affiliated with is a minority owned business.

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