Steven M. Burris
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationPersonal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV in Las Vegas, NV
About Steven M. Burris
Mr. Burris is recognized among Las Vegas attorneys for his experience and legal skill. Based on the votes of his peers, the national directory of attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell, has distinguished him with an AV preeminent rating, Las Vegas Life magazine has listed him as one of Las Vegas' Top 5 Lawyers, and he has been named in Mountain States Super Lawyers® and Nevada Super Lawyers®. Mr. Burris is a frequent author in legal journals, publishing more than 30 articles in various Trial Lawyer/Justice Association journals, including those in Nevada and Florida. He has also been a featured speaker at more than 20 state bar-endorsed seminars for trial attorneys. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Steven M. Burris included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Top 5 Lawyers, Las Vegas Life Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2011 Nevada Super Lawyers, 2007 - 2008 Badger Award Recipient, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association/Nevada Justice Association, 1999 Highest grade of all Nevada bar applicants, 1978 Other Sources of Feedback About Steven M. Burris Included on the 2014Mountain States Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2013 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2012 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2011 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2010 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2009 Mountain States Super Lawyers list 2008 Nevada Super Lawyers list 2007 Nevada Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- University of Southern California Law Center, Los Angeles, California, 1978
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Top 25% of Class
Non Legal Education
- Stanford University, 1975
- Artium Baccalaureatus (A.B.)
- Honors: With Distinction
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founder
- Attorney
Representative Cases
- Brannan v. Nevada Rock & Sand
- Eads v. Werner Ladder
- Carver v. El Sabawi
- Ham v. Romeo
- Sotirakis v. USAA
- Hennegan v. Valley Hospital
Pro Bono Activities
- State of Nevada Medical Legal Screening Panel, Southern Nevada Panel, Head
Published Works
Articles
- Editor, The Advocate, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association/Nevada Justice Association, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Nevada, 1978
- California, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1982
- U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 1978
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Nevada
- Clark County Bar Association
- State Bar of California
- Nevada Trial Lawyers Association/Nevada Justice Association, 1997 - 1998 (President)
- Nevada Trial Lawyers Association/Nevada Justice Association, Board of Governors, 1994 - 2008 (Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Nevada "One Day Jury Trial" Program (Co-Founder)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Steven M. Burris |
| Firm | Burris & Thomas, LLC |
| Address | 2810 W Charleston Boulevard, Suite F-58, Las Vegas, NV 89102 |
| Phone | 702-707-2069 |
| Website | www.steveburrislaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |