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The LVDL is an association for Civil Defense Attorneys only. All applications will be screened for compliance. Membership in Las Vegas Defense Lawyers is regulated per its bylaws.
Membership Types
Regular Member: Regular Members are 1) lawyers; 2) in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada; 3) who have been admitted to practice in any jurisdiction within the United States for at least six years; 4) who devote a significant portion of their practice to civil defense; and 5) who primarily practice in southern Nevada.
New Lawyer Member: New Lawyer Members (less than 5 years) 1) lawyers; 2) in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada; 3) who have been admitted to practice in any jurisdiction within the United States for less than five years; 4) who devote a significant portion of their practice to civil defense; and 5) who primarily practice in southern Nevada.
In-House Member: In-House Members 1) lawyers; 2) in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada; 3) who practice as staff counsel, including public entity, corporate or house counsel; 4) who primarily practice in in southern Nevada; and 5) regardless of the number of years in practice.
Affiliate Member: Affiliate Members 1) lawyers; 2) in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada; 3) who primarily practice outside in southern Nevada; but 4) are members in good standing with an equivalent State or Local Defense Organization in the geographic area where the affiliate member primarily practices. Affiliate Members may not vote or hold office.
Law Student Member: Law Student Members are individuals currently registered as a full time or evening student pursuing a J.D. degree. Law student membership expires six months after the member ceases attending law school or graduates. Law student members may not vote or hold office.
Paralegal Member: Paralegal Members 1) individuals employed as paraprofessionals; 2) who work primarily with a Regular, New Lawyer, or In-House member. Paralegal members may not vote or hold office.
Member Benefits
Join LVDL today and enjoy the benefits of membership:
- Share strategies with other defense lawyers in a defense-only forum!
- Share information about expert witnesses and mediators!
- Download forms, sample documents and more!
- Attend free CLE on key topics!
- Get first access to the latest developments in civil defense before it breaks anywhere else!
Online Application
If you'd prefer to print out and mail in an application you can download here.
