Tim was born and raised in Nevada and comes from a long-line of Las Vegas natives: his father was born and raised in Las Vegas in 1950 and his grandfather was born and raised in Las Vegas in 1919. As a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and a Las Vegas car accident lawyer. he is proud of his roots and represents injury victims throughout all of Nevada. Tim has tried several cases to verdict and has never lost a trial. He receives great satisfaction out of representing victims, not the powerful, and receives great satisfaction out of protecting his community from those more concerned with profits than the community’s health and safety. Tim has repeatedly been awarded as a Legal Elite in Southern Nevada by Nevada Business Magazine and a Rising Star for the Mountain State Region by Super Lawyers Magazine. He has earned his reputation as a highly-respected member of the Las Vegas legal community and takes pride in receiving most of his cases as referrals from other attorneys, medical professionals, and, most rewardingly, prior clients. Tim graduated magna cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Nevada Law Journal and received various awards for his excellence in legal writing. He was also honored as the sole recipient of his graduating class with the prestigious William S. Boyd Outstanding Graduate Award which recognized scholastic achievement, overall leadership, and contributions to the law school community. He was further honored, along with only three of his peers, with the Scribes, The American Society of Legal Writers Award, which recognized excellence in legal writing while in law school. His graduating class also chose him as the representative speaker for his class to speak alongside Nevada’s Governor at graduation Prior to law school, Tim attended Dixie State University where he played baseball for four years as a catcher. He met his wife Emily at Dixie where she was a member of Dixie’s volleyball team. In his free time, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife (Emily), their three boys (Mauer, Hudson, and Mays), and their daughter (Posey); coaching baseball; and serving his community through various charitable organizations and his Church. Tim is licensed to practice law in Nevada, Utah, and Washington.

Jim joined the litigation team at Valiente Mott in May 2021 as the trial attorney. In his role with the firm, Jim drafts pleadings, oversees pre-trial discovery, takes and defends depositions, makes court appearances for hearings, prepares witnesses, and takes cases to trial. In bringing his talent and skill to Valiente Mott, Jim left his position as a trial attorney for one of Nevada’s most successful and well-known civil litigation firms. He advocated for Plaintiffs alongside some of the best and most respected trial attorneys in the State. Selected by his peers, Jim was honored as a Vegas, Inc. Top Lawyer 2020 and a 2021 Mountain States Rising Star Personal Injury Attorney by SuperLawyers.com.

With licenses in both Nevada and Utah, Peter is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was top of his class in Political Science. He earned his law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law, graduating at the top of his class on an academic scholarship. Peter brings nearly a decade of experience from working at one of the largest personal injury firms in Nevada, where he handled thousands of injury cases and achieved many jury verdicts for deserving clients. Peter is dedicated to exceptional customer service, and loves being available to clients to walk them through the process and answer questions. Peter enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He’s an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and hunting/shooting. He also coaches his kids’ soccer teams. Peter is fluent in Spanish, which he learned while serving a two-year mission in Sinaloa, Mexico. This has been a great asset in communicating with Spanish-speaking clients who may not be as comfortable working with a Las Vegas personal injury attorney.

While at the Public Defender’s office, the majority of Nate’s time was spent in the courtroom, where he gained invaluable experience as a trial lawyer. Nate left the Public Defender’s office to reunite with Mike and Tim to add his unique blend of experience to be a powerful advocate to those who have been injured. Nate received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Year in and year out, UVA is ranked as a top ten law school by U.S News & World Report. While attending law school, Nate completed an externship with the Honorable Chief Judge Gloria Navarro of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Prior to attending law school, Nate graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University. Nate’s experience working for large corporations and insurance companies and the indigent at the Public Defender’s Office, has brought him to the realization that his passion is helping those who cannot help themselves. He understands that being a lawyer is a great responsibility and privilege. He prides himself on serving his clients to the very best of his abilities. In his free time, Nate loves to be with his wife, Jan, and their four children, Elin, Will, Jude, and Eva. He also enjoys a round of golf and a good book. Nate is licensed to practice law in Utah and Nevada.

Laura Lomeli is a personal injury attorney born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology, from Nevada State University. She received her Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law, where she was actively involved in community-focused leadership and advocacy.

Wendy Arce, Associate at Valiente Mott, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved with her family to the U.S. in 2001. Wendy was raised in Las Vegas where she attended college and law school, creating strong connections with the Las Vegas community. Wendy’s passion for assisting clients stems from her previous role as a Paralegal. She began working at a law firm at just 18 years old where she worked through college and learned the particularities of the personal injury field. After college, Wendy pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer.