Best Family Lawyer in Las Vegas
Patricia H. Warnock, Esquire
Family Lawyer
Patricia is our founding member. Born and raised in suburban Detroit, Patricia relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in the late 1990’s with her husband, Jayson. She has worked exclusively in the legal industry for over 30 years.
Patricia obtained a paralegal degree right out of high school. After interning for the local bar association and running their continuing legal education program, she began working as a paralegal before moving to Las Vegas and working for a top law firm.
After the birth of their first child, Patricia began her own paralegal services business and successfully ran it for over ten years before deciding to go to law school. As an older, non-traditional student, she worked full-time, while attending law school.
During her first year in law school, she earned five CALI awards (number 1 in class), earned Deans List for four consecutive semesters, and earned the President’s award one semester. Patricia transferred to UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and graduated December 2016. She took and passed the February 2017 bar exam on her first try.
Robert L. Bolick
Family Lawyer
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Asset Protection
- Probate & Trust Administration
Bar Admissions
- Utah, 1981
- Nevada, 1985
- Arizona, 1986
- U.S. Tax Court
- California
- Hawaii
Education
- Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah
- J.D. cum laude – 1981
- Law Journal: Brigham Young University Journal of Legal Studies, Editor, 1980 – 1981
- Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- B.A. – 1978
Dennis Myron Leavitt, Esq.
Family Lawyer
Mandee Rowen Pingel is a trial attorney and partner in the Kansas City family law firm of Pingel Family Law. Ms. Pingel is proud to serve famili
Dennis Myron Leavitt, Esq. was born and raised in Las Vegas as the son of the late Justice Myron E. Leavitt, who served in the Nevada Supreme Court. He attended Las Vegas High School and worked on the Las Vegas Strip as a valet parking attendant for more than 10 years. After completing his B.A. in Business and Accounting at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Mr. Leavitt attended the University of Idaho, School of Law, where he was recognized for his achievements in the studies of Family, Business, Criminal, and Constitutional Law.
He has successfully represented some of the major casinos in Las Vegas, such as the Hilton, MGM, Golden Nugget, Bally’s, Binion’s Horseshoe, Sahara, Flamingo, and Arizona Charlie’s. His cases have taken him all the way to the Nevada Supreme Court, where he has successfully argued on many occasions.
es and clients in both, Missouri and Kansas. Her practice focuses exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law, including high conflict divorce, post-divorce modification, paternity, adoption, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, juvenile abuse and neglect, guardianship and conservatorship, and grandparents’ rights. Ms. Pingel is often referred cases from other lawyers, medical providers, therapists or other professionals where there are unusual of complicated issues for the needs of the children or in addressing asset division and financial issues.
Attorney Leavitt especially focuses his practice on family law and has represented thousands of divorce clients. He has gained a positive reputation among his peers in this practice area, even garnering an invitation to be a Pro-Tempore Judge. In 2012, he was sworn in.
Mr. Leavitt loves his fellow Las Vegans, and has volunteered thousands of hours to serving pro-bono clients, coaching and sponsoring little league baseball and basketball teams, working with the Boy Scouts of America, and mentoring students of UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law.
Edward L. Kainen
Family Lawyer
Ed Kainen is the senior and managing partner of the Las Vegas law firm Kainen Law Group, PLLC, which is an ‘AV’ rated firm and featured in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. He leads a team of four dedicated and talented family lawyers including other Board Certified Specialists and AAML Fellows. Mr. Kainen, himself, is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is a Nevada Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and is also Board Certified in Family Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has achieved the highest rating available by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Mr. Kainen was the first Chair of the Nevada Board of Certified Family Law Specialists, and held that position for five years. He is a past President of the Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and currently serves on the national Board of Governors for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is admitted to the practice of law in the state and federal courts of Nevada, Florida and Kansas.
Mr. Kainen has taught Continuing Legal Education programs throughout the U.S. and abroad, on various aspects of Family Law, Motion Practice, Evidence, Law Practice Management, Professionalism and Ethics, as well as diverse topics in Criminal Law, Jury Trials, and Voir Dire. He has been published in the Nevada Family Law Report, Nevada Lawyer, Clark County Bar Journal, and authored the Manual for Family Court Law Clerks, still in use in the Family Court. He co-authored Nuts & Bolts of Family Law, and for twenty years coordinated and co-presented the annual statewide Continuing Legal Education program by the same name. Mr. Kainen completed two terms as the Chair of the Family Law Section (2003-2005), and was an elected member of the Family Law Section’s Executive Council (1997-2006). He has served on the Family Court Bench Bar Committee (1997-2005), was its Chair (1999-2003), and served on the Advisory Board for the Clark County Self Help Center (2000-2010). He was appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court to the Supreme Court Bench Bar Committee (2005-2008 and 2011 to present). He was a member of the Council of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section, which is the governing body of the organization founded in 1958 and which currently has over 10,000 members. He also served as the Co-Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, past Chair of the Law Practice Management Committee and has Co-Chaired the Membership and Marketing Committee. He has received special recognition for his pro bono service, including being named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. He is also a Nevada Certified Attorney Arbitrator, a Master in the Nevada American Inns of Court and named to the peer review journal Best Lawyers in America for over 10 continuous years, being named as the Best Family Law Attorney in Las Vegas for 2013 and 2017. Since 2007, Mr. Kainen has annually been named a “Nevada Super Lawyer” and he was named one of the “Top 25″ lawyers in the State of Nevada by Las Vegas Life Magazine and repeatedly designated as one of the Top 75 lawyers in the Mountain State Region which includes Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Mr. Kainen also serves on several non-profit Boards, including the Board of the Children and Family Law Center at Washburn School of Law.
Stacy Rocheleau, Esq.
Family Lawyer
Stacy Rocheleau is the founder and managing partner of Right Divorce Lawyers in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has over 18 years of experience helping clients navigate their divorce, legal separation, uncontested divorce, or child custody issue. Presently, Stacy has taken a hiatus from Right Divorce Lawyers to serve as a Family Court Judge for Department W. A position she was elected to serve in 2020.
Stacy has earned an excellent reputation with opposing attorneys and family court judges. After practicing in family court for almost two decades, other attorneys and judges know Stacy. They know she is honest, they know she is tough, they know she is always prepared, and they know she will advocate for her client’s rights.
“Sincere, intelligent, and determined” is how Stacy’s clients often describe her. She is never one to mince words. She will tell you her thoughts about your case; good and bad. Stacy prepares for for every scenario. Some may say she prepares too much. But Stacy’s philosophy is when dealing with life-changing outcomes, being over prepared is better than the alternative.
Timothy R. O'Reilly
Family Lawyer
Welcome to Helping Hand Family and Divorce Attorneys! We are a full-service law firm dedicated to providing top-quality legal representation to our clients in the areas of divorce or other family law matter. With a team of experienced attorneys and support staff, we have the knowledge and expertise to handle all of your legal needs.
At Helping Hand Family and Divorce Attorneys, we understand that family law matters can be complex and emotionally charged. That’s why we offer a range of services to help you navigate through the legal process with confidence and ease.
Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in family and divorce law that can provide you with the expert guidance you need to protect your rights and achieve a fair outcome. Whether you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, or any other family law matter, we have the knowledge and resources to help you through it.
Brendan Davis
Family Lawyer
Brendan Davis earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and his juris doctor from Loyola University Lake County—Waukegan School of Law.
Before founding his firm, Davis managed a large, multi-jurisdictional consumer law firm. He now applies his extensive experience to his practice, ensuring his clients receive the best possible legal representation to safeguard their futures.
Over the years, Davis has assisted hundreds of clients and firmly believes everyone should have access to high-quality, efficient, and affordable legal services.
Jason Naimi
Family Lawyer
ason Naimi is the managing partner of Naimi Mullins Law Group. He dedicates himself exclusively to helping families work through legal issues and challenges. He specializes in litigation for contested divorce, complex problem-solving issues, and custody disputes.
As a consummate team leader, Jason further enjoys a dynamic team approach to problem-solving and litigation. Jason is passionate about solving his clients’ issues and getting them to a best-case resolution. He focuses on legal care for the family, closely working with his clients every step of the way through their legal process. Known as a lawyer who controls the courtroom, Jason takes pride in getting results for his clients when parties cannot reach their own resolution. Jason knows how to get to the heart of the problem and succeed in contested family legal issues.
Jason is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, and has been practicing law in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2005. He is board certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a family law specialist. Jason is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.
What are in laws in family?
In family relationships, “in-laws” refer to the relatives you gain through marriage, typically your spouse’s family members. These relationships are established legally and socially when you marry into a family. Here’s a breakdown of common “in-law” relationships:
Common Types of In-Laws
Mother-in-Law:
- Your spouse’s mother.
Father-in-Law:
- Your spouse’s father.
Brother-in-Law:
- Your spouse’s brother, or your sibling’s spouse (i.e., your sister’s husband or brother’s husband).
Sister-in-Law:
- Your spouse’s sister, or your sibling’s spouse (i.e., your brother’s wife or sister’s wife).
Son-in-Law:
- Your child’s husband.
Daughter-in-Law:
- Your child’s wife.
Legal and Social Context of In-Laws
Legal Impact:
- In-laws can sometimes be involved in legal matters, such as inheritance, custody arrangements, or family support cases. However, they generally do not have direct legal rights in matters solely concerning their in-law relatives unless specified by legal documents like wills.
Social Relationships:
- In many cultures, the relationship with in-laws plays an important role in family dynamics. The nature of these relationships can influence family harmony and are often central to how extended families interact.
Cultural and Traditional Significance:
- In-laws hold different levels of importance depending on cultural or religious traditions. In some cultures, in-laws have significant roles in family decisions and day-to-day interactions.
In-Laws and Family Law
While the term “in-laws” primarily describes familial relationships, it can also intersect with family law in areas like:
- Divorce: In-laws may be involved indirectly in divorce proceedings, especially concerning custody, visitation rights with grandchildren, or property division.
- Inheritance: In some cases, in-laws might be beneficiaries in wills or inherit property under specific state laws.
- Support Obligations: While rare, some jurisdictions impose financial obligations on in-laws, especially in cases involving elder care.
In summary, in-laws are relatives you gain through marriage, encompassing a wide range of family members with whom you might interact on a personal, social, and sometimes legal level.