LAS VEGAS – Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., a leading Nevada law firm primarily practicing in trust and estate law, announced Cassandra M. Ramey has joined the firm as an associate. Ramey will focus her practice in probate and trust litigation, civil litigation, and business and commercial litigation. “Cassandra has the law experience our firm needs to represent clients … [Read more...]
Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd. Partners Receive 2019 Best Lawyers Recognition
LAS VEGAS – Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, a leading Nevada law firm practicing in trust and estate law, announced managing partners Mark A. Solomon and Dana A. Dwiggins, and partner Alan D. Freer received 2019 recognition by Best Lawyers, a national peer-reviewed lawyer-ranking service. These attorneys will be featured in the 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America … [Read more...]
Business Succession Planning: Do It Now, Before It’s Too Late
According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses make up approximately 99.7 percent of U.S. employer firms. Of that number, approximately 78.5 percent of U.S. small businesses are non-employer (businesses without employees). More than 50 percent of all small business owners are 50 or older. Although small business owners usually understand the … [Read more...]
Solomon Dwiggins & Freer Welcomes Tess E. Johnson as Associate
The partners of Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, a Las Vegas-based boutique law firm dedicated to trust and estate litigation, are proud to announce Tess E. Johnson has joined the firm as an Associate. Ms. Johnson will focus primarily on estate planning, and trust and civil litigation. “We’re honored to have Tess on our team,” said Dana Dwiggins, the firm’s Managing Partner. … [Read more...]
Solomon Dwiggins & Freer Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2018
Managing partners Mark A. Solomon and Dana A. Dwiggins, and partner Alan D. Freer of the firm Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, a Las Vegas-based boutique law firm dedicated to trust and estate law, were recently selected by their legal peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2018, a prestigious nationwide peer-reviewed publication. Solomon was also named Best Lawyers Las … [Read more...]
Three Attorneys from Solomon Dwiggins & Freer Named 2017 Legal Elite by Nevada Business Magazine
LAS VEGAS – Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., a Las Vegas-based law firm specializing in trust and estate law, announced that three attorneys from the firm were recognized by Nevada Business Magazine as Legal Elite 2017 honorees. The annual list highlights the state’s most outstanding attorneys. Firm founders Mark A. Solomon and Alan D. Freer, were each honored. … [Read more...]
Money Mastery: The Key to Successful Wealth Management in Nevada
Money may indeed be the “root of all evil”, but when the rubber meets the road it also “makes the world go round”. The challenge for many is to effectively manage assets through the various stages of life so that accumulated wealth can help meet needs along the way. While previous generations may have saved for a rainy day by stuffing money in a mattress or, more recently, may … [Read more...]
Trust & Estate Litigation No Longer Confined to Stiffs & Gifts
By Alexander G. LeVeque, Partner, Solomon Dwiggins Freer, Ltd. Over the years, my firm has represented scores of business owners who never imagined that they would need the services of a trust & estate litigation attorney, especially when no one had recently died. While it is common for business owners to retain attorneys for estate and business planning (and sometimes … [Read more...]
Solomon Dwiggins & Freer Partners Named “Lawyers of the Year”
LAS VEGAS – Two Solomon Dwiggins & Freer attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as ”Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas for 2017. Only one attorney in each metropolitan area earns the distinction. Mark Solomon, who often represents professional and private fiduciaries, beneficiaries, trustees, creditors and purchasers in complex … [Read more...]
Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd. Hires 3 New Associates
LAS VEGAS – Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., a leading Nevada law firm primarily practicing in trust and estate law, announced it has named three new associates with the firm, Christopher J. Fowler, Craig D. Friedel and Jeremy M. Welland. Joining Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd. after practicing for nearly two years in Florida, Fowler focuses primarily on estate … [Read more...]
Legal Opinions 2015: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
For the fourth year in a row, attorneys throughout Nevada, specializing in a variety of areas, have pooled their collective knowledge in the Legal Opinions special report. The following pages feature several well-respected attorneys offering up their expertise in the form of articles written on subjects ranging from land use to intellectual property. An annual feature, … [Read more...]
Giving Family Members a Piece of the Business: Tips and Traps
Perhaps you have been considering giving your children a piece of the family business. Maybe you would like them to be more involved or invested in its future. Maybe your financial advisor has been urging you to do some estate or income tax planning. Or maybe you are just looking to retire. Whatever the reason, it may be time for you to decide exactly how you are going to … [Read more...]
Partner with Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd. Receives Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
LAS VEGAS – Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., a leading Nevada law firm practicing primarily in trust and estate law, announced that partner Alexander G. LeVeque recently received the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating. The AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating is the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards, and demonstrates the highest … [Read more...]
Alexander G. LeVeque Named New Partner with Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd.
LAS VEGAS – Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., a leading Nevada law firm practicing primarily in trust and estate law, announced that Alexander G. LeVeque was recently named a partner in the firm. LeVeque joins the firm’s other partners, including Mark A. Solomon, Dana A. Dwiggins, Alan D. Freer, Brian K. Steadman, Steven E. Hollingworth, Brian P. Eagan and Jeffrey P. … [Read more...]
4 Solomon Dwiggins & Freer Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
LAS VEGAS – Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., a Nevada law firm primarily practicing in trust and estate law, announced that four lawyers from the firm have been recognized on the 2015 list of Mountain States Super Lawyers, a renowned ranking of outstanding attorneys across the region. Firm founders Mark A. Solomon, Alan D. Freer and Dana A. Dwiggins were each honored in … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Attorneys
As Nevada’s economy sees improvements in a variety of industries, law firms continue to evolve in order to prepare for the future and better serve their clients. Recently, a group of Nevada attorneys met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the trends and challenges facing their industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, … [Read more...]
Legal Opinions 2014: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
For the third year in a row, attorneys throughout Nevada, specializing in a variety of areas, have pooled their collective knowledge in the Legal Opinions special report. The following pages feature several well-respected attorneys offering up their expertise in the form of articles written on subjects ranging from collections to litigation and due diligence. An annual … [Read more...]
Small Business Succession Opportunities
Small businesses grow through the ingenuity of their owners. An owner’s pride in a flourishing business can make identifying and implementing a succession plan difficult, but addressing succession planning can prevent disastrous outcomes. Recognizing The Result Of Failure To Plan. Many owners fail to plan for the inevitable life changes – retirement, incompetency, and death – … [Read more...]
Legal Elite 2014: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
This year’s Legal Elite polling garnered 6,454 nominations of attorneys from across the Silver State. This annual list highlights Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. All votes are based on nominations from other attorneys and the following pages highlight the top vote getters in Northern Nevada, Southern Nevada, the Best Up and Coming attorneys and the top 10 … [Read more...]
