
Baxter L. Wilde is an experienced trust and estate litigator whose practice focuses exclusively on probate, trust, and estate disputes. He represents beneficiaries, trustees, and personal representatives in complex, high-stakes litigation, securing favorable results for his clients at each stage of the litigation process.
Baxter is recognized for his tenacious advocacy, sharp courtroom presence, and strategic approach to litigation. While Baxter enjoys guiding clients through the full litigation process, Baxter prides himself in remaining pragmatic and solution oriented, working to resolve his clients’ cases as efficiently as possible, while also remaining ready to proceed to trial when a fair resolution cannot be reached.
Baxter’s ability to balance determination with practical judgment has earned him a reputation as a formidable litigator and a trusted advisor to his clients during sensitive family estate disputes.
Baxter earned his undergraduate degree in Business Strategy from Brigham Young University, where he attended on academic scholarship. After completing his undergraduate studies, Baxter received various academic scholarships to multiple top-ranked law schools, including The Ohio State University, Arizona State University, and Brigham Young University, ultimately choosing to return to his hometown of Las Vegas and attend UNLV, where he was awarded the William S. Boyd Academic Scholarship.
During law school, Baxter clerked for multiple civil litigation firms, worked as the Business Editor for UNLV’s Gaming Law Journal, served as a student ambassador for UNLV, and earned top marks in Trial Advocacy, Contracts, and Gaming Technology and Innovation.
Before narrowing his practice to trust and estate litigation, Baxter worked as an associate at Marquis Aurbach, Chtd., where he handled a variety of civil litigation matters, giving him a broad perspective on how to navigate complex civil disputes. Outside of the office, Baxter enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, golf, mountain biking, and nearly all types of outdoor recreation.