David Alexander Straus

Legal David graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in 1986. He attended law school at Whittier College School of Law, and graduated in 1990. He also graduated from Golden Gate University with an LL.M. in Taxation in 1991. Most recently, David earned his LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law from Southwestern Law School in 2016. David’s published works include The Complete Guide to Estate & Financial Planning In Turbulent Times in 2013, Faith-Based Estate Planning in 2008, and co-authored: Love Money Control, Reinventing Estate Planning-2004, Generations, Planning Your Legacy-1999, and Legacy, Plan Protect and Preserve Your Estate-1996. Since being admitted to practice, David has limited his practice to estate, charitable and asset protection planning. David is very passionate about assisting clients in planning their estates. He is a member of WealthCounsel, LLC, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Clark County Bar Association, and the Nevada and California State Bar. David frequently lectures at continuing legal education seminars on topics pertaining to estate planning. Among other topics he has spoken concerning trust law, will law, creditor protection law, and charitable planning issues. Personal David was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spends most of his time with his wife Heidi and their two children. Together they love to travel and enjoy theatre. David is a rare law book and American Imprint collector. He also is a passionate about physical fitness and training. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David Alexander Straus included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors The 2014 Vegas Dozen, 2014 - Present AV - Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Other Sources of Feedback About David Alexander Straus Included on the 2026Mountain States Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2021 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2020 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2019 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2018 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2017 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2016 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2011 Mountain States Super Lawyers list

• Managing Partner

• Legal Intern Judge Miriam Shearing, Intern, 1988
• Legal Extern Center of Law in the Public Interest Extern, 1987
• References
• John T. Moran, ESQ.
• Mark A. Solomon, ESQ.
• Languages
• English

• NAIFA Keynote Seaker
• Arthritis Foundation Southern California

• Joyce Straus Foundation for the Arts, 2017 - Present
• Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, 2013 - Present
• Ancillary Businesses
• H&R Block Tax Preparer, 1983-1986

• Nevada, 1991
• Colorado, 1994
• California, 2002

• American Bar Association, 1992 - Present
• Clark County Bar Association (Member)
• State Bar of Nevada (Member)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Delta Sigma Pi