Prior to joining the Las Vegas Defense Group, Gerard Gosioco gained invaluable insight by volunteering and clerking at the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Gerard's experiences serve as an advantage to our clients as he observed first-hand how prosecutors built and argued criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels. Gerard has lived in Las Vegas since 2001, and is a graduate of Shadow Ridge High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Gerard then went on to earn his law degree from Marquette University Law School with an emphasis on Litigation. While in law school, Gerard represented numerous clients in unemployment and family law matters through Marquette's Unemployment Compensation Clinic and the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee. Gerard is also licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and speaks Tagalog fluently.

Attorney Josh Tomsheck is a Partner in the Las Vegas Trial Lawyer firm of Hofland & Tomsheck and heads both the Criminal Trial and Personal Injury Practice Groups for the firm. Mr. Tomsheck is a veteran Las Vegas Trial lawyer who has chosen to commit his practice to fighting for the rights of others who have been injured or charged with crimes. Prior to forming Hofland & Tomsheck with long-time Las Vegas Attorney Bradley J. Hofland, who leads the firms Family Law and Civil Litigation practice groups, Attorney Tomsheck worked for many years as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Clark County DA's office as a criminal Trial prosecutor. Due to Josh's work ethic and skill in Trial he was promoted quickly within the DA's office and was assigned to the Gun Crimes Section of the Major Violators Unit where he specialized in Trials involving violent felonies and firearms cases.

Las Vegas immigration and criminal defense attorney Alexander Vail brings to Las Vegas Defense Group invaluable insight from behind enemy lines: During his prior clerkship with the Clark County District Attorney's Office's Appeals Unit, he learned firsthand how the state builds cases against defendants. Now Alexander uses this insider information to craft a proactive defense and stay one step ahead of the D.A. An Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate, Alexander earned magna cum laude honors from the University of Miami School of Law. There he earned placement in Order of the Coif, served as student attorney at removal proceedings in the Immigration Clinic, and was first in his class several times, including in immigration law. Following prestigious externships with the Broward County Public Defender's Office and an Eleventh Court of Appeals judge, Alexander was selected as an attorney advisor for the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review, of the U.S. Department of Justice. Alexander has extensive experience in all stages of criminal and immigration cases, at both the trial and appellate levels. He is a tireless researcher and writer as well as a skilled negotiator and litigator. Las Vegas Defense Group is proud to have Alexander as part of its team. He brings an insatiable passion for safeguarding the rights and championing the cause of his immigration and criminal defense clients. Alexander is also licensed to practice law in Florida

Leonard H. Stone is a co-founder of Shook & Stone and has been a trial attorney for more than 26 years. As a founding partner, Leonard has played a significant role in establishing the firm as a highly regarded plaintiffs' law firm committed to individual rights. Leonard's practice focuses on personal injury litigation as well as all forms of Disability Law. He has represented adults and children injured or killed by killed as a result of defectively designed and manufactured products, as well as victims of malpractice, premises defects, motor vehicle negligence, and industrial accidents. As a trial lawyer and negotiator, Leonard has recovered millions of dollars for deserving clients, handling many of the firm's most complex and most valuable claims. For a more detailed description of Leonard's areas of practice, please visit the Personal Injury Section of this website. You are also referred to the firm case results for a sampling of the types of cases Leonard has handled during his career. Leonard received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with honors from Brandeis University before earning his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Marymount University Law School in Los Angeles. He was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 1995 and is a long-time member of the Nevada Justice Association, currently serving on its Board of Governors. Leonard is a member of the American Association of Justice ("AAJ"), the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Nevada, and the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Attorney Adam S. Kutner has spent more than 28 years fighting for fair compensation for victims of personal injury in Nevada. With more than 40,000 settlement cases behind him, Mr. Kutner knows his way around the court system and knows how to get clients their settlements promptly and trouble-free. Mr. Kutner got his start in Las Vegas working as an insurance defense attorney. Having seen the other side of personal injury lawsuits has made Mr. Kutner more prepared to negotiate and fight for his clients than other personal injury attorneys. Mr. Kutner’s business philosophy is to treat all clients with respect and dignity, keep them informed and minimize their anxiety as much as possible. He understands that his clients need reimbursement and compensation for their injuries immediately, so he works quickly to get them the maximum settlement. Mr. Kutner received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and graduated from law school at the University of Miami in 1991, after which he was admitted to the Nevada and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada. He is a member of the Clark County and American Bar Associations, State Bar of Nevada, American Inns of Court, Nevada Justice Association and the Western Trial Lawyers Association. In April of 2008, he became a member of The American Trial Lawyers Association and was named one of The Association’s 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the state of Nevada. A resident of Las Vegas for the last two decades, Mr. Kutner is extremely proud to be in the position to now give back to the local community through generous sponsorships and donations. Mr. Kutner was honored to donate $5,000 to the National Association of Latin Americans (NALA) for sponsorship of a classroom in their facility’s daycare, which cares for children of working parents that can’t afford traditional daycare. Mr. Kutner was also proud to make charitable contributions to organizations such as the American Heart Association, Christmas Toy Drive, St. Christopher’s Church, Communities in Schools of Nevada, and a local children’s soccer organization. You can find Mr. Kutner and his staff helping out around town at events like the Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo Festivals.

Don't let an accident derail your life--turn to a dedicated and experienced personal injury attorney like Zachary D. Clayton, who will fight tirelessly to secure the financial compensation you and your family deserve. After an accident, having legal representation that truly prioritizes your interests is crucial. With Zachary D. Clayton of Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers, you can trust you're working with a premier legal advocate. Mr. Clayton has built his reputation not only on consistently delivering results for his clients but also on treating each client with the same care and attention he would give to his own family. As a distinguished legal professional serving the Las Vegas community, Mr. Clayton has developed comprehensive expertise in Nevada personal injury law. His deep understanding of state laws that protect Nevada residents, combined with his commitment to justice, ensures that your rights will be vigorously defended. Through his dedicated representation, he has secured millions in settlements and verdicts across hundreds of cases, and he's ready to bring that same determination to your case. Mr. Clayton has focused his practice on specific areas of personal injury law, developing specialized expertise that sets him apart from many other practitioners in the field. Whether you've been injured in a motor vehicle collision or suffered harm due to workplace negligence, his in-depth knowledge and experience will be invaluable assets in pursuing your claim. Taking the first step toward reclaiming your financial stability after an accident starts with contacting a trusted legal advocate. Call us or reach out through our online form today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers 400 S 7th St, Ste 490 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 867-8900

Are you or a loved one facing criminal allegations? Are you or your business being investigated by the authorities? Or do you have reason to believe that you may shortly be facing criminal charges of any sort? Are you in Las Vegas or New York? If you have answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then you need to contact criminal defense attorney, Nick Wooldridge. Nick is a highly respected and most efficient criminal lawyer who has successfully represented and achieved the most favorable decisions possible for numerous clients in New York and Las Vegas. His high level of expertise and fierce dedication to his clients is evident in his track record of success. Nick’s reputation as the attorney who goes the extra mile and finds innovative ways of fiercely defending and protecting his clients’ best interests stands him apart from others in the same or similar field. Attorney Wooldridge is renowned for providing clients with expert legal advice tailored to their particular needs and fighting fiercely on their behalf to ensure that justice is duly served.

Zachary focused his law school experience on criminal law, externing with a local public defender’s office, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada, and multiple criminal defense firms. Zachary also served in the law school’s criminal defense appellate clinic, where his brief on behalf of an indigent client earned the law school’s award for excellence. After law school, Zachary relocated to Tampa, Florida where he began his career with the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office before moving to a highly regarded criminal defense firm in the Tampa area. He has defended individuals accused of a broad range of offenses, including DUI, battery, drug and weapons possession, sex crimes, and homicide. Zachary returned to Las Vegas in 2020. Prior to joining Sgro and Roger, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Ellie Roohani in the Eighth Judicial District Court, managing a split docket of criminal and civil cases. Outside of the office, Zachary enjoys traveling, playing poker, and providing long-distance support for his University of Connecticut basketball teams.

Emily opened a solo law practice in Las Vegas in 2003 with the primary focus of family law. Since that time Emily has worked diligently to establish a reputation as a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney, gaining the respect of both her peers as well as Judges. Emily has grown her practice over the years and in 2010 gained the credential of Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada. This is the top Family Law credential an attorney can obtain in Nevada. Emily is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Vice President of the Nevada Chapter, fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and an AV Preeminent Rated Attorney by Martindale Hubbell. Emily is a certified parenting coordinator and mediator, although her primary focus is litigating complex and/or contested divorce and child custody matters in southern Nevada and Nevada family law appeals. She is particularly knowledgeable in handling family law appeals, complex property division and financial issues, international child custody issues, parental kidnapping, and high conflict child custody cases. Prior to becoming an attorney, Emily worked for three years at the Tobacco Control Resource Center and Tobacco Products Liability Project in Boston, Massachusetts doing research projects on legal issues relating to tobacco. Emily has worked for the New Hampshire Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division and three law firms in Massachusetts in the areas of family law, tobacco and other toxic tort litigation, real estate, business transactions and estate planning. Emily writes children’s books for children going through family law issues and operates a publishing company for children’s books. While her practice is focused in southern Nevada, Emily is also licensed to practice in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court, United States District Court – District of Nevada, as well as all state courts in Arizona and California.

Alex De Castroverde is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and the owner of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers along with his brother, Orlando. Their father, Waldo De Castroverde, was born in Havana, Cuba, and was a paratrooper in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Waldo moved to Reno, Nevada, in 1978, along with his wife Vivian De Castroverde (also born in Cuba) and their four children. After attending law school at night—while he dealt blackjack during the day—Waldo became one of the first attorneys in Nevada to open a law office with the focus of representing the Hispanic Community. In 2005, De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers was formed as a branch of the Law Office of Waldo De Castroverde. The firm has grown from three attorneys to over 20 attorneys and a total team of over 100 employees. The firm now has offices in Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, Reno, Oakland, CA and plans on expanding across the United Sates. The firm concentrates on personal injury, immigration, and criminal defense. In 1995, Mr. De Castroverde received his undergraduate degree from University of Nevada, Reno. He received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. Mr. De Castroverde is active in the Southern Nevada community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Preparatory and the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. He is also on the Advisory Counsel for the Nevada Independent and serves as a committee member for the Las Vegas Bowl Committee. Mr. De Castroverde is happily married to his wife Cathy of over 14 years, and they have three daughters.