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The Defenders Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney and Managing Partner
Richard A. Harris

Richard A. Harris

3.6
5 reviews

830 South 4th Street, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith and 9 more

About Richard A. Harris

Richard A. Harris is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad faith and 9 other areas of law. Richard A. received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Richard A. practices at The Defenders Criminal Defense Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV.

Richard A. Harris (Las Vegas, Nevada)

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Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
February 26, 2012
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Excellent representation and good effort on the client's behalf.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
December 24, 2010
Hired Attorney

The Richard Harris Law firm handled my case with a professional, compassionate, and timely manner that at that time I needed the most. They walked me through my nightmare(auto accident) with no false promises, excellent medical attention, and a personal concern for my well being that was impressive, all done in a very short period of time. They achieved maximum financial restitution and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing an excellent personal injury lawyer.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
April 14, 2010
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Really regret contacting this law firm.

Personal Injury
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December 09, 2010
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Personal Injury
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April 06, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation
  • Helicopter Crash Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Other 1
    • Aviation Accidents

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney and Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    The Defenders Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Pulley v. Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co., 111 Nev. 856, 897 P.2nd 1101, 1995 (insurance bad faith)
    Baker v Criterion Insurance, 107 Nev. 25, 805 P.2d 599, 1991 (uninsured motorist coverage)
    Ellison v. C.S.A.A., 106 Nev. 601, 797 P.2d 975, 1990 (uninsured motorist coverage)
    Harrison v. Falcon Products, 103 Nev. 558, 746 P.2d 642, 1987 (product liability).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, Nevada
    1980, California
    1980, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
    Memberships
    State Bar of Nevada
    State Bar of California
    Clark County Nevada Bar Association
    American Bar Association
    Nevada Justice Association
    American Association for Justice - President's Club.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Pepperdine University School of Law - Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
    Class of 2009
    LL.M.
    Candidate in Dispute Resolution

    University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Best Oral Advocate, finalist; Moot Court Honors Board
    Other Education
    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    Communications, cum laude

Richard A. Harris

Attorney and Managing Partner at The Defenders Criminal Defense Lawyers
3.6
5 reviews

830 South 4th Street, Suite 100Las Vegas, NV 89101U.S.A.

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