Richard Salas
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.
Las Vegas Probate & Estate Planning
What is Probate?
Probate is a procedure that is designed to Protect against Improper use of the assets of the estate of a deceased person, by insuring it is Properly distributed according to Law, or the Will of the recently deceased.
What is Estate Planning?
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Estate Planning is a course of action aimed at ensuring that your wishes for your personal care and for your finances are followed in the event you are incapacitated or upon your death.
Practice Areas
Testimonial
“Thank you Jacqueline; you have always made me and my partner ... feel like family.”Susan T. - Las Vegas, NV