Jennifer Poynter-Willis - Henderson, NV
Attorney at Pecos Law Group
Family Law Lawyers in Henderson, NV
8925 S Pecos Road Suite 14A Henderson, NV 89074
Henderson Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Writs and Appeals
- Mediation
- Financial
Attorney Information
Overview
Jennifer Poynter-Willis grew up in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada before attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in political science. She then received her law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 2004. Jennifer previously clerked for the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, worked in internal control/compliance in the hotel industry and has practiced law in the areas of complex divorce litigation, family law appeals, personal injury, business litigation and employment law. She currently practices in family law, complex divorce litigation and personal injury law.
Jennifer participates in the Nevada State Bar mentoring program for new admittees, volunteers in the Ask-a-Lawyer program to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford an attorney, and often works as a Guardian Ad Litem for minor children when appointed by the District Court. Jennifer is also a volunteer board member for an animal rescue and has volunteered in the past teaching free divorce classes to community members who wish to file for divorce and cannot afford an attorney, and supervised William S. Boyd School of Law students in their divorce/family law classes provided to the community.
Education
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Legal Education
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska, 2004
J.D.
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2000
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate, since August, 2018
Past Positions
- Family Justice Project Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Center Of Southern Nevada, Family Justice Project, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2017 – June 2018
- Associate, Standish Naimi Law Group, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 2013 – June 2017
- Associate, Jolley Urga Wirth Woodbury & Standish, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 2006 – November 2013
- Family Court Law Clerk, Hon. Stephanie Miley, Eighth Judicial District Court, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2005 – August 2006
- Internal Control Analyst, The Mirage Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 2004 – February 2005
- Senior Law Clerk, Marks, Clare & Richards, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2002 – May 2004
Pro Bono Activities
- Provide community outreach by teaching divorce/custody classes at domestic violence shelters, supervise Boyd Law School students at community divorce/custody classes
- Volunteer in Ask-A-Lawyer program, which provides members of the community with free 15-minute consultations
- Volunteer for Bayou Rescue, an animal rescue group
Bar Admissions
- Nevada, 2005
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Nevada
- State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Division
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