Attorney Steven M. Burris

Founder of the Law Offices of Steven M. Burris

Steve M. Burris, founder of the Law Offices of Steven M. Burris, is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney with over 40 years of experience representing serious accident victims in Nevada.

He regularly handles cases involving:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Hit and Run Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Medical Malpractice
• Dog Bites
• Drunk Driver Accidents
• Construction Accidents

Mr. Burris is recognized among Las Vegas attorneys for his experience and legal skill. Based on the votes of his peers, the national directory of attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell, has distinguished him with an AV preeminent rating, Las Vegas Life magazine has listed him as one of Las Vegas' Top 5 Lawyers, and he has been named in Mountain States Super Lawyers® and Nevada Super Lawyers®.

Mr. Burris is a frequent author in legal journals, publishing more than 30 articles in various Trial Lawyer/Justice Association journals, including those in Nevada and Florida. He has also been a featured speaker at more than 20 state bar-endorsed seminars for trial attorneys.

Education

• University of Southern California Law School, Juris Doctor with honors
• Stanford University, Artium Baccalaureatus (A.B.) with distinction

Admissions

• Nevada
• California
• United States District Court, District of Nevada
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

• State Bar of Nevada
• State Bar of California
• Nevada Trial Lawyers Association/Nevada Justice Association (President, 1997-1998; Member, Board of Governors, 1994-2008; Editor of "The Advocate," 2004-2008)
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Nevada "One Day Jury Trial" program (Co-founder)

Recognition & Awards

• AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys
• Las Vegas Life Top 5 Lawyers
• Mountain States Super Lawyers®, 2009, 2010 and 2011
• Nevada Super Lawyers®, 2007 and 2008
• Badger Award recipient, the highest honor given by the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association/Nevada Justice Association, 1999
• Appointed head of Southern Nevada Panel, State of Nevada Medical Legal Screening Panel, 1996-1998
• Highest grade of all Nevada bar applicants, 1978
• Graduated with honors from University of Southern California Law School, top 25% of class

Representative Cases

• Brannan v. Nevada Rock & Sand
• Eads v. Werner Ladder
• Carver v. El Sabawi
• Ham v. Romeo
• Sodarakis v. USAA
• Hennegan v. Valley Hospital