F. Peter James
Law Offices of F. Peter James, Esq. 3821 West Charleston Boulevard Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Practice Area(s): Family Law, Appellate Practice call (702) 256-0087 fax (702) 256-0145 email Peter@PeterJamesLaw.com visit website
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