Michael Burton
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Experience:
8 years
Language(s):
English
Michael Burton | Attorney
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Main Office
6230 West Desert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Office Hours
Saturday - SundayClosed
Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About Michael
Michael Burton has worked at McFarling Law Group since 2008. During that time, he has acted as the initial point of contact for new clients. In his role, Michael has reviewed over 8,000 family law cases during his time at McFarling Law Group.
Michael has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Management from UNLV and obtained his Juris Doctor from Boyd School of Law. While at Boyd, Michael was selected as the Outstanding Community Service Volunteer for Summer 2014 and also received an academic scholarship.
Michael has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Management from UNLV and obtained his Juris Doctor from Boyd School of Law. While at Boyd, Michael was selected as the Outstanding Community Service Volunteer for Summer 2014 and also received an academic scholarship.
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Experience
Partner
Family Law Mediation
Present
Las Vegas, NV
Admission
Nevada
2017
Education
William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
J.D.
2016
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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American Institute of Legal Advocates Member Rising Star2018 - Present
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District of Nevada Admitted to Practice2018 - Present
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Clark County Bar Association Member2018 - Present
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State Bar of Nevada Attorney2017 - Present
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Nevada Justice Association Member2017 - Present
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American Bar Association Member2013 - Present
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Partners in Pro Bono Project Law Student Mentee2015 - 2017
Honors / Awards
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Best Up and Coming Attorney in Nevada Legal Elite2019
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Rising Star American Institute of Legal Advocates2018
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Legal Aid of Southern Nevada Certificate of Appreciation ONE Promise2015
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Academic Scholarship Boyd School of Law2015
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Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Boyd School of Law2014
Notable Work
Cases
Nance v. Ferraro
Reversed and remanded with order for new trial and to include all omitted evidence.
Kashuba v. Adkins
Reverse and remand appeal; won client custody at new trial.
Clark County Department of Family Services and Clark County District Attorney's Office vs. Eighth Judicial District Court,
Remanded; Won on remand.
Merchan Rocha V. Gabrielle
Affirmed. Child returned to client in Colombia.
Publications
Boyd School of Law After Obergefell: Does the United States Supreme Court’s Decision Pave the Way for Polygamy?
2016
Boyd School of Law Nevada's Presumption against Custody for Perpetrators of Domestic Violence is Ineffective When Judges— Without Any Thought, Award Significant Visitation Schedules to Abusers
2015
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