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David Doto
August 3, 2019
The Wizard of Oz Lives
Most of us are familiar with the classic movie scene:  The menacing face hovers amid smoke and roaring flames that hiss with danger, while the booming voice proclaims that “I am the great and powerful Oz!” Dorothy and her companions cower in fear at the sight of the awesome figure before them.  That is, until […]
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David Doto
August 2, 2019
Of Common Sense and Indignity: Do You Really Need a Lawyer?
It’s a tough world out there. People are sometimes careless or reckless. Sometimes they are selfish, inconsiderate, or rude. Sometimes they are just plain mean. Unfortunately, some will lie, cheat, steal, and worse. Things often just don’t work out the way we expected for whatever reason – someone makes a mistake, the business deal goes […]
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David Doto
August 1, 2019
Who’s Driving the Bus?
You’ve got a legal problem. You’ve hired a lawyer. You’re busy. You have work pressures, family obligations, and friends to see.  So, you leave things in your lawyer’s hands, and don’t pay attention to the details of your case.  Besides, your lawyer came highly recommended, and has a sterling reputation – and you are paying […]
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David Doto
July 29, 2019
Document It!
Today’s message is brief: Document it! One of the best and easiest things you can do to avoid or minimize your legal exposure is to ensure that important communications are accurately documented and saved in your files (whether paper or electronic)! The most common legal issue that I have seen through the years is a […]
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David Doto
July 28, 2019
It is Always Time to Settle
I still think of myself as a young guy and a young lawyer, but I admit that my self-deception crumbles when I look in the mirror, and when I recall that several Presidents have come and gone since I graduated from law school. I have been practicing law for nearly thirty years – with much […]
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David Doto
July 27, 2019
Re-Defining Conflict for Personal Transformation
Most of us think that we disagree over what we think, feel, and want.  In Mediating Dangerously, renowned author and mediator Kenneth Cloke writes that many conflicts — including the spectrum running from simple arguments through litigation — often have little or nothing to do with these issues. Re-examining how we define conflict has far […]
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Hutchison Steffen
June 3, 2019
Hutchison & Steffen Proudly Represent Public Safety Employees Throughout The State of Nevada
Hutchison & Steffen proudly represent public safety employees throughout the State of Nevada. From police officers, to firefighters, to the dispatchers and staff who provide critical support to the men and women who are on the front lines to protect our communities, our lawyers victoriously advocate for public safety employees who are required to accomplish […]
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Congratulations Sandy Robertson
Hutchison Steffen
February 20, 2019
Sandy Robertson Obtains a Summary Judgment Ruling in Client’s Favor
Sandy Robertson recently obtained a summary judgment ruling in their client’s favor where their client unknowingly purchased real property at a sheriff’s sale that never should have been executed upon and sold. After being embroiled in litigation for over a year, the court not only found in the client’s favor, but also awarded the client $33,838.57 […]
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Non Competition Agreement at Huctison And Steffen Law Firm
Sandra S. Robertson
January 14, 2019
Will Your Non-competition Agreement Stand Up to a Challenge?
In the last two years, Nevada courts and the Nevada legislature have made significant decisions regarding non-competition agreements. It is well known that courts view non-competition agreements with a higher degree of scrutiny than other kinds of agreements because of the seriousness of restricting an individual’s ability to earn an income. Only restrictions that are […]
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