John T. Steffen

Partner
AV Preeminent® Peer Rated
702.385.2500

John T. Steffen

Partner
AV Preeminent® Peer Rated
702.385.2500

Biography

John T. Steffen is a shareholder, co-founder, and managing partner of Hutchison & Steffen, where he has led the Firm for nearly three decades. Under his leadership, the Firm has grown from a team of 2 attorneys to nearly 60, a success he attributes to fostering a positive work environment and ensuring every client receives exceptional legal representation at a fair cost.

An AV® Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, John is widely recognized as one of Nevada’s top practitioners. On multiple occasions, John has been featured in the Las Vegas Business Press as a leading attorney in the State, and in 2011, he appeared on the cover of Nevada Business Magazine after being voted by his peers as one of Nevada’s “Legal Elite” having received more votes than any other attorney. Each year since 2010, he has been recognized by his peers as one of Nevada’s premier practitioners as noted in Nevada Business Magazine’s polls and Best Lawyers.

John focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, landlord/tenant law, personal injury, and general civil litigation. He is regarded as an authority in landlord/tenant law, frequently invited by the judiciary and legal educators to contribute to training and educational programs. He has served as lead trial counsel in hundreds of landlord/tenant disputes, securing favorable verdicts and decisions on behalf of his clients.

John earned his B.A. in Speech Communications from Brigham Young University, where his background in public speaking and debate laid a strong foundation for a career in law. He went on to graduate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he was recognized as the top oral advocate in his moot court class and received the Emil Gumpert Moot Court Award.

He is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Nevada, and is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Personal Background

Outside of the office, John prioritizes time with his wife and family. He enjoys golfing, BYU sports, and serving in his community. He credits his professional accomplishments to hard work, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Representative Engagements

  • Lead trial lawyer in hundreds of trials representing commercial and residential landlords obtaining favorable verdicts on behalf of client.
  • Multiple verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million in various tort and personal injury cases.

Admissions

  • Nevada

Education

  • Brigham Young University
  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Courts

  • Nevada State Courts
  • U.S. District Court of Nevada

Civic and Professional Activities

  • Nevada Bar Association
  • Mobile Home Park Owners Association

Recognitions

  • Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
  • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell 2010
  • Recognized by Peers as being Best of Nevada Bar 2011
  • Legal Elite as published in Nevada Business Magazine (featured on the front cover as attorney receiving the highest number of votes from other attorneys and judges)
  • Recipient, Emil Gumpert Moot Court Award as McGeorge School of Law’s top oral advocate
  • Top Lawyer, Vegas, Inc.
  • Top Lawyer, Desert Companion
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