Jackie has been practicing law, for over 25 years. Actually a bit longer, but a lady, never tells her age.
She is licensed here in California and in Nevada and has made Souther California & Las Vegas her home for many years.
Jackie’s husband Richard, has recently retired from practicing law, but her two children Caitlin and Richard are active members of the law firm. Jacqueline has two beautiful granddaughters and three beautiful Daschunds and understands the importance of family, and keeping your family close and protected.
She is proud of her Irish Catholic roots and of her family's Italian and Mexican background. Jackie’s is very experienced, in Probate Law, Real Estate Law, and Bankruptcy Law.
She is a gay friendly attorney, a proud member of Lambda and has supported the LGBT community here in Las Vegas for many years. Attorney Las Vegas dot com, has been "Out", and online since 1999. Always believing that, our family is... your family.
PRACTICE HISTORY
25 + Years Private Practice Emphasizing Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Matters
Probate Law & Estate Planning: Wills, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Trust Administration, Health Care Directives, Guardianships, Nevada Onshore Trusts, Offshore Trusts. If a family member has recently died, contact us for a Free Consultation.
EDUCATION
J.D. DePaul University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, M.A. University of Illinois School of Economics, Champaign, Illinois, B.A. Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois
BAR MEMBERSHIP
California Bar Association Nevada Bar Association
EDUCATION
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA
J.D. Tax Concentration, 2011
Hastings Hurricane Relief, Treasurer & Founding Member
Hastings Tax Law Students Association Member
Access Center Volunteer – San Francisco Superior Court Legal Self Help Center
Best Moot Court Brief, Honorable Mention, 2007
Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly Staff Editor, 2008-2009
Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, Executive Supervising Editor, 2009-2010
University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA
B.S. Biology – Physiology & Neuroscience, and B.S. Psychology, 2004
Circle K Community Service Club
Faculty Mentor Research Award – Shiley Eye Center Glaucoma Research Assistant
Advanced graduate level research work in molecular disease biology
WORK EXPERIENCE
McQuigg & Associates, Las Vegas, NV
Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Office Manager
Short Sale Specialist, bankruptcy petition preparer, advanced work on distressed property/foreclosure and other issues of real property law. Drafted estate planning documents such as; deeds, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Researched issues of tax law and communicated with accountants regarding clients' financial matters. Assisted in drafting and filing of probate documents and bankruptcy motions. Observed and assisted in criminal, civil, bankruptcy, and family court proceedings at length.
The Honorable James C. Mahan, United States District Court
District of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Judicial Extern
Drafted bench memoranda with recommendations regarding Court's actions on motions involving issues of personal jurisdiction, change of venue, trademark infringement, remand, fraudulent joinder, and attorneys fees for prevailing civil rights plaintiffs. Drafted sentencing memoranda with recommendations regarding Court's actions in criminal sentences. Observed trials and hearings.
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, San Diego, CA
Legal Assistant
Managed and assisted in management of high volumes of bankruptcy actions representing creditors. Drafted notices, motions, orders, objections, declarations, and negotiated stipulated orders between debtors and creditors. Prepared files and set hearings for attorneys in multiple jurisdictions. Communicated with attorneys, judicial officers, bankruptcy trustees, clients and managed multiple web based communications systems.
University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Teaching Assistant
Assisted Professors in teaching responsibilities in five upper division biology courses. Taught weekly review classes and office hours. Coordinated and taught pre-exam review sessions. Proctored and graded exams, tutored and advised students outside of class, mediated between student and professor.
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