Derek Kent Linford | Associate

Main Office

8945 W. Russell Road
Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Office Hours

Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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About Derek

Derek Linford focuses his practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis in medical malpractice defense. He has experience representing clients through litigation, including from pre-litigation negotiations through trial preparation.

Prior to joining Messner Reeves, Mr. Linford was an associate with a local firm practicing in healthcare and medical malpractice defense. During law school, he served as a law clerk with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the Civil Division of the Pima County Attorney’s Office. He also served as the Senior Managing Editor for the Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy.

Experience

Associate

Alverson Taylor & Sanders

2018-2021

Admission

Verified Nevada

2018

Education

Brigham Young University

B.A. (Political Science)

2018

Recognitions & Achievements

Honors / Awards
  • While in law school, Derek was the recipient of CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in ERISA & Employee Benefits Law, Federal Income Taxation, and Constitutional Law II. Derek was also named to the Dean’s List while in law school.

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