Lee Thomas Hotchkin Jr
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
Lee Hotchkin is one of the most experienced lawyers in Reno area. With over thirty-eight years of experience, he is among the regions most seasoned lawyers, with an array of experience across a wide spectrum of practice areas. Lee attended both the University of California at Davis and The University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his J D. (Juris Doctor) degree in 1980. He is an active member of both the Nevada and California State Bar Associations. His legal experience includes acting as the former Senior Chief Trial Deputy of Washoe County Public Defender's Office. Lee has earned an enviable reputation in the legal community by effectively representing clients across all of Northern Nevada. Additionally, Lee has been praised by clients for his ability to get the job done. Lee has a passion for helping people, and he is very successful at what he does. He brings knowledge, experience, commitment, professionalism and patience to the process. Lee’s goal is to make your legal experience run as smoothly as possible. His only allegiance is to you, the client. Lee knows how to be aggressive in court. He is adept in the skills of negotiating and will make your lawsuit or defense less painful. His analytic mind picks up details of which he uses to your advantage.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation - 30 Minute initial free consultation
- Contingent Fees - 33 - 40%
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Hourly Fees and Flat Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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Professional Experience
Owner Hotchkin Law
Year: 1989 - Current
Description: One of northern Nevada's most experienced personal injury and defense lawyers, providing professional representation to individuals, families, professionals and businesses. Representing clients through trials and appeals in state and federal courts in Nevada and California.
Senior Chief Trial Deputy Washoe County Public Defenders Office
Year: 1981 - 1989
Description: Assisted the Director in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of the legal division of the Washoe County Public Defenders Office. Performed a variety of complex criminal litigation activities. Was the attorney of record in legal actions and proceedings filed on behalf of the Public Defenders Office with the courts.
Professional Associations
California State Bar # 96474 Member (1980 - Current)
United States District Court, District of Nevada (Current)
United States District Court Eastern District of California (Current)
United States District Court Northern District of California (Current)
Nevada State Bar Member (1981 - Current)
United States Court of Appeals 9th Circuit (Current)
Publications
Financial Settlement Strategies for Your Divorce Clients National Business Institute Seminar (January 1, 2006)
Education
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University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. (1980)
Year: 1980
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University of California - Davis B.A. (1977)
Year: 1977
Websites
http://www.hotchkinlaw.com
Hotchkin Law
http://www.renonevadalaw.com
Reno Nevada Law
50 West Liberty St, Suite 207, Reno, NV 89501
(775) 786-8524