Practice areas: Family Law, Business & Corporate, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Nevada since: 1989
Education: University of Idaho College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2023 Dennis M. Leavitt of Leavitt Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, serves clients throughout Las Vegas, Henderson and Clark County, Nevada, focusing primarily on family law and divorce matters. With three decades of legal experience, he has established himself as a respected advocate for families navigating challenging legal situations in Southern Nevada.
Born and raised in Las Vegas as the son of the late Justice Myron E. Leavitt of the Nevada Supreme Court, Mr. Leavitt's connection to the local community runs deep. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in business and accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, before attending the University of Idaho College of Law, where he received recognition for his academic achievements in various legal disciplines.
Following his graduation with a Juris Doctor in 1989, Mr. Leavitt began building a diverse practice that encompasses numerous legal areas. While family law and divorce cases form the cornerstone of his practice, he also handles matters involving business law, personal injury claims, guardianship issues, grandparent rights, real estate disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, criminal defense and elder abuse cases. His comprehensive approach allows him to address the often interconnected legal challenges his clients face.
Throughout his career, Mr. Leavitt has represented prominent Las Vegas establishments, including the Hilton, MGM, Golden Nugget and several other major casinos. His advocacy skills have taken him to the Nevada Supreme Court multiple times, where he has successfully argued cases at the highest judicial level in the state. In recognition of his professional standing, he received and accepted an invitation to serve as a pro tempore judge in 2012.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Leavitt demonstrates a profound commitment to community service. He has devoted thousands of hours to pro bono legal representation, coached youth sports teams, supported the Boy Scouts of America and mentored law students at the William S. Boyd School of Law.
Practice areas
Family Law, Business/Corporate, Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Real Estate: BusinessFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Child Support, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Accident, Contracts, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Debt, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Father's Rights, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Limited Liability Companies, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Misdemeanor, Mortgage & Refinance, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Partnership, Paternity, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Probation, Prosecution, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Short Sale, Slip and Fall, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Tax Evasion, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Family Law
- 10% Business/Corporate
- 10% Criminal Defense
- 10% Elder Law
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Real Estate: Business
First Admitted: 1989, Nevada
Professional Webpage: https://www.leavittlawfirm.com/meet-our-team/dennis-myron-le...
Pro bono / Community Service
- Boy Scouts of America
- Mentored law students at the William S. Boyd School of Law
Educational Background
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Bachelor of Arts, Major: Business and Accounting
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2023
