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Biographical Information

After completing his undergraduate degree in English, Peter attended and graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV.  Peter interned with Judge Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12.

Upon graduation, Peter practiced in the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal law, and appellate work.

In the fall of 2013, Peter branched off on his own opening up the Law Offices of F. Peter James, Esq.  Although Peter’s experience in law covers several areas, he now concentrates in family law including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and asset and debt division.  Peter also handles grandparent’s visitation, guardianships, adoptions, termination of parental rights, and related family law matters.

Also in 2013, Peter was selected as a Court-Appointed Settlement Master to mediate cases and assist families in resolving their cases.

Through his work experience, Peter has found a passion working with families to solve their family law issues when the expertise of a trusted and well-respected attorney is needed.

Peter was recently named one of the top family law attorneys in Las Vegas and received a hand-signed letter from Sen. Harry Reid recognizing his accomplishment.

When not working, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and restoring his classic Mustang convertible.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

State Bar of Nevada, 2006

U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 2006

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2008

Education

B.A. English, University of Nevada Las Vegas

J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law (UNLV)

Professional Experience

Court Appointed Settlement Master for the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division

Law Offices of F. Peter James, Esq., Founder / Attorney, 2013-present

Right Lawyers / Rocheleau Law Group, Attorney, 2010-2013

Ciciliano & Associates, Attorney, 2007-2010

Alverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders, 2006-2007

Judicial Intern for Judge Michelle Leavitt, District Court Judge, 2005

Honors & Awards

Top Lawyer, Desert Companion Magazine, 2014

Mountain States Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2015

Lead Counsel Rated, Thompson Reuters, 2015

Distinguished Man in Nevada, Distinguished Publishing, 2015

10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Nevada, American Institute of Family Lawyers, 2015

Professional Associations

State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section, 2010-present

Nevada Justice Association, 2011-2014

Clark County Bar Association, 2010-2012

American Bar Association, 2006-2008

Press

In Session on Court TV: Legal Commentator on O.J. Simpson trial (2008)

In Session on Court TV: Interview regarding Judge Halverson (2008)

Divorce War Radio: Loan Modification, Short Sales, and Foreclosures (2011)

Divorce War Radio: Nevada Child Custody and Child Support (2011)

Divorce War Radio: Family Court Discovery (2011)

Verdicts & Settlements

Nevada Supreme Court

Crawford v. Crawford: Reversal and remand of a child custody relocation decision

Haberland v. State: Writ of Prohibition issued

Caruso v. Maize: Reversal and remand of a child custody determination with a relocation component