Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Elko, NV
Founded in 1976, our firm has built a reputation as Northern Nevada's leading civil litigation and personal injury law practice with over 30 years of experience. We represent corporations and private individuals in diverse legal matters including estate planning, wills and probate, and business law. Our seasoned attorneys combine courtroom expertise with out-of-court negotiation skills to protect client rights and achieve optimal legal outcomes. Specializing in civil litigation, corporate law, personal injury, wrongful death, and estate planning, we provide comprehensive legal guidance from initial consultation through trial.Our team's deep local knowledge and commitment to aggressive representation have earned us trust in Elko and surrounding areas. We maintain transparency in all client communications and operate with strict adherence to ethical legal standards. With multiple attorneys holding decades of combined experience, we offer specialized expertise in FAA-UCC aircraft repossessions, probate litigation, and business succession planning. Our practice combines traditional legal excellence with modern approaches to case management and client service.
Services
Civil Litigation
Corporate Law
Wills & Estate Planning
Personal Injury
Aircraft Repossessions
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Northern Nevada clients.
- Our attorneys combine courtroom expertise with strategic negotiation skills.
- Specialized knowledge in FAA-UCC aircraft repossessions and probate litigation.
- Team includes former military JAG attorney and Elko County's first woman district court judge.
- Proven track record in complex civil litigation and personal injury cases.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex legal disputes in state and federal courts. We represent clients in contract disputes, business litigation, and personal injury cases. With decades of courtroom experience, we provide strategic representation from pre-trial negotiations through trial and appeals.
Corporate Law
We offer comprehensive corporate legal services including business formation, contract drafting, and succession planning. Our attorneys advise on commercial leases, employment law, and business transactions while providing proactive legal risk management for Nevada businesses.
Wills & Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create customized wills, trusts, and probate solutions. We help clients protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth business succession while minimizing tax burdens and avoiding probate court delays.
Personal Injury
We represent injury victims in insurance claims and litigation for accidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. Our attorneys negotiate with insurers and litigate cases to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Aircraft Repossessions
Specialized legal services for aircraft repossession cases under FAA and UCC regulations. Our team manages complex repossessions including aircraft recovery, airworthiness inspections, and compliance with federal aviation requirements for lenders and owners.
People
Thomas Coyle
Attorney
Practicing law in Elko since 1990, Thomas Coyle focuses on civil litigation and business transactions. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1987 and received his law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1990.
David Stanton
Attorney
David Stanton brings military JAG Corps experience to civil litigation and business law. After six years in environmental law with the U.S. Army, he has handled Nevada court cases and appeals since 1997.
Lauren Landa
Attorney
Native Elkoan Lauren Landa specializes in estate planning and business law. She earned her law degree from Willamette University in 2011 after studying journalism and political science at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Nancy Porter
Attorney
Nancy Porter, Elko's first woman district court judge, practices probate and civil litigation. With experience since 1987, she received Nevada Legal Services Champions of Justice award and trains legal professionals.
Questions
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, corporate law, personal injury, wills and estate planning, and FAA-UCC aircraft repossessions.
How long have you served Northern Nevada clients?
Our firm has provided legal services in Northern Nevada since 1976 with over 30 years of combined attorney experience.
Do you handle out-of-court settlements?
Yes, we negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation and arbitration while preparing for potential courtroom litigation.
What makes your firm different?
Our team includes a former military JAG attorney and Elko's first woman district court judge with specialized FAA-UCC repossession expertise.
How do you handle estate planning?
We create customized wills, trusts, and probate solutions to protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth business succession.
