John R. Clarkson
Clarkson Law Office, Ltd.
1575 Delucchi Lane
Suite 128
Reno, NV 89502
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Phone: (775) 324-1111 | Fax: (775) 825-1153
http://www.clarksonlaw.com
Your Family Law Problem Solvers in Northern Nevada
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
We assist clients by providing them information, giving them advise, drafting documents for them, reviewing documents they have prepared, coaching them to represent themselves in court, and representing them in court. We also assist clients on how to reach an agreement through mediation and represent them in collaborative divorces.
Sub-Topics
Children
- Adoption
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Visitation
Couples
- Domestic Partnerships
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Elder Law
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Competency Hearings
- Guardianship
- Powers of Attorney
Enforcement Actions
Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Name Changes
Restraining Orders
Rights
- Grandparent Rights
Legal Topic
Estate Planning
Preferred New Clients
We assist clients by providing them information, giving them advise, drafting documents for them, reviewing documents they have prepared, coaching them to represent themselves in court, and representing them in court. We also assist clients on how to reach an agreement through mediation and represent them in collaborative divorces.
Sub-Topics
Asset Protection
Business Succession Planning
Charitable Giving
Guardianship
Living Wills
Nolo Document Review
Power of Attorney
Probate & Estate Administration
Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
- Living Trusts
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Supplemental Needs Trusts
Wills
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
We assist clients by providing them information, giving them advise, drafting documents for them, reviewing documents they have prepared, coaching them to represent themselves in court, and representing them in court. We also assist clients on how to reach an agreement through mediation and represent them in collaborative divorces.
Sub-Topics
Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
Annulment
Child Support
Collaborative Law
Custody/Visitation Rights
Delinquent Support Payments
Division of Property
Divorce Mediation
Restraining Orders
Uncontested Divorce
Bar Admissions
NV, Oct 1986
Bar Number: 2825
Other Court Admissions
Nevada and United States District Court, District of Nevada.
Association Memberships
State Bar of Nevada
Family Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada
Washoe County Bar Association
and Probate Bar Association of Washoe County
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education conferences and seminars on all aspects of divorce and family law. I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.
Example Cases
Cases range from those where the parties resolve their issues either directly, or with the assistance of mediator, and need just documents prepared, to where complaints need to be filed and served, discovery conducted, and trials are held. We are able to assist clients draft agreements, assist them to resolve their issues through mediation, and to represent them with contested issues in court.
Education
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctor with Distinction
Sacramento
CA
1986
Dean's Honor Roll; Academic Scholarship; Honors at Entrance.
Graduated in the top 12%.
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Reno
NV
1987
Dean's List; Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi; and Academic Scholarships.
Major - Accounting
Minor - Management Information Systems
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Nevada
Firm Focus and History
We focus on domestic relations, including divorce, contested and uncontested, legal separation, annulments, marital settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, parenting plans, qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs), and domestic violence. We also focus on family law, including custody, child support, visitation, adoptions, paternity, and name changes. We use the latest technology, hardware and software, to deliver quality legal services at a fair price. We will be offering forms and services over the internet. Clients have access to their documents on their Client Page of our Extranet 24/7. This provides instant access by the client to their case documents.
The Clarkson Law Office, Ltd. was established in September 1990, in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
Previous Employment Summary
Associate Attorney for Hill Cassas deLipkau and Erwin, the Reno, Nevada office of Sherman & Howard, a regional law firm with its main office in Denver, Colorado, from August 1986 to September 1990.
Activities and Awards
BV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Washoe County Family Court Master Pro Tem - 1993 to 1995
Sole Practitioner Award from Volunteer Lawyers of Washoe County - June 1992
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
All clients should educate themselves on legal issues. The better educated a client is on legal issues, the better the client is able to make decisions which will be in their best interest, and to assist their lawyer. We recommend the appropriate book or books for clients to read to educate themselves. Many of those books are Nolo books.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Document review is one of our core services. We review documents prepared by clients quickly and affordably. Documents can be uploaded to our extranet for us to review.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We assist clients who wish to represent themselves. We provide a full range of unbundled legal services on an a la carte basis. The client only pays for those services they need. We will also be offering online forms and services.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became an attorney to help people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have been through my own divorce. I know the emotions involved.
I am a trained mediator, who has helped many divorcing couples reach agreement.
I have received training in collaborative divorce.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose domestic relations and family law because I wanted to directly help people constructively resolve those matters.
What do you like best about your career?
I like practicing divorce and family law because I can help people make important decisions in their lives.
Tell us about your law firm:
The Clarkson Law Office, Ltd. is a two attorney firm in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. All of our clients deal directly with me or my associate attorney, in person, by email, or over the internet. Our staff is sensitive and caring.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a good listener. I care about my clients. My clients and I work as a team to resolve their family law matters. It is the client who must live with the outcome of their cases, so the client is an active participant in their case.
We are different from a typical family law firm because:
1. Our services are provided over the internet, or in our office.
2. You know what you will pay - no surprises.
3. We support the concept of you doing part of the work yourself to save legal fees.
4. We support the concept of "self-help law," if you wish to prepare and file your own documents and represent yourself in court. Our role is then to help you prepare and/or review your documents, give you the legal advice you need, and prepare you to represent yourself so that you can avoid making any crucial mistakes. We will also advise you as to whether or not you are a candidate for the "self-help" approach.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy learning about and experimenting with new software and new technologies that can be used in the delivery of legal services.
Office Manager/Assistant
Janet L. Moore
Fax
(775) 825-1153
Office Hours
Reno, Nevada Office:
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening and weekend appointments available.
Virtual Office:
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Most services are available on a fixed fee basis, including contested matters. Quotes are available upon request. We are adding online forms and services. All online forms and services will be on a fixed fee basis.
Hourly Rates
Attorney - $275
Associate Attorney - $200
Paralegal - $100
Free Initial Consultation?
No. We offer a reduced fee for the initial consultation on each new matter. We offer a one-half hour initial consultation for $50 and a one hour initial consultation for $100. The initial consultation can be by telephone or in person in our Reno, Nevada office.
Typical Retainer
Services must be paid for as they are performed. Estimated fees and costs are required to be paid in advance for services agreed to be performed. The amount of estimated fees and costs depends on what is agreed to be performed.
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