Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Law Firm in Elko, Nevada
Wilson | Barrows | Salyer | Jones has served northeastern Nevada since 1945, building a legacy of legal excellence rooted in decades of collective experience. Founded by Orville R. Wilson, our firm has grown through generations of dedicated attorneys, including Richard G. Barrows, Robert M. Salyer, and Shawn K. Jones, who bring specialized expertise in education law, employer rights, real estate, and general practice. We serve individuals, families, businesses, and government entities, combining deep local knowledge with a commitment to personalized service.Our attorneys maintain active roles in the legal community, with decades of practice in Elko and beyond. We prioritize clear communication, ethical representation, and efficient resolution of legal matters, ensuring clients receive both strategic counsel and practical solutions. With a history spanning nearly 80 years, we remain a trusted advisor for complex legal needs in Nevada's largest county.
Services
Education Law
Employer Rights
General Practice
Contracts
Labor Law
Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 combined years of legal experience in Nevada's unique regulatory landscape.
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in state and local bar associations.
- We provide tailored legal strategies for education institutions and employers.
- Our firm has represented clients in Elko County since 1945.
- We handle complex transactions and litigation with equal proficiency.
Services
Education Law
We provide comprehensive legal counsel to educational institutions and districts. Our practice includes policy development, compliance matters, and dispute resolution tailored to Nevada's education sector. Attorneys work directly with administrators to address employment issues, student rights, and regulatory requirements.
Employer Rights
Our firm specializes in protecting business interests in employment-related legal matters. Services include contract drafting, workplace policy implementation, and defense against labor law disputes. We represent employers in both state and federal courts across northeastern Nevada.
Real Estate
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions including title examinations, contract negotiations, and property dispute resolution. Our attorneys assist with residential and commercial transactions, zoning issues, and land use regulations specific to Nevada's largest county.
Contract Law
Our legal team prepares and reviews contracts for businesses and individuals. Services cover commercial agreements, service contracts, and dispute resolution. We ensure all documents comply with Nevada statutes while protecting client interests in enforceable agreements.
General Practice
As a full-service law firm, we handle diverse legal matters including estate planning, civil litigation, and government entity representation. Our practice adapts to client needs while maintaining specialized expertise in Nevada's unique legal environment.
People
Richard G. Barrows
Attorney
Practicing Nevada law since 1973, Richard Barrows brings over 50 years of legal experience. A retired U.S. Army Reserves Captain, he focuses on education law and employer rights, serving Elko's legal community for decades.
Robert M. Salyer
Attorney
Active in Elko since 1998, Robert Salyer specializes in real estate and contract law. With deep local knowledge, he represents businesses and individuals in property transactions and complex legal matters across northeastern Nevada.
Shawn K. Jones
Attorney
Joining the firm in 2007, Shawn Jones brings diverse experience from Chicago practice. He focuses on general litigation and business law, serving clients in Elko County's unique regulatory environment with practical legal solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Wilson Barrows Salyer Jones specialize in?
We specialize in education law, employer rights, real estate transactions, contract disputes, and general legal practice for individuals and businesses.
How long has the firm been practicing in Nevada?
Our attorneys have served Elko County since 1945, making us one of Nevada's longest-established legal practices.
What types of clients do you represent?
We represent individuals, families, businesses, ranches, corporations, and government entities across northeastern Nevada.
Are your attorneys licensed in Nevada?
All our attorneys are licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and maintain active legal memberships.
