Carrie E. Hurtik Esq. - Las Vegas, NV
Attorney at Hurtik Law & Associates
Real Estate Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV
7866 West Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89117
Las Vegas Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 09/07/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Bankruptcy
- Estate Planning
- General Liability
- Family Law
- Construction Law
- Civil Litigation
- Contract Law
- Business Litigation
- Asset Protection
Litigation: 30%
Attorney Information
Overview
Carrie Hurtik founded Hurtik Law & Associates in 2010 after spending more than 10 years assisting people with civil litigation matters as an attorney. A Michigan native, Ms. Hurtik obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. She would then go on to obtain a master's degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University, and her JD from Gonzaga University School of Law.
Before obtaining her law degree, Ms. Hurtik spent several years working as a realtor and appraiser in Illinois. She frequently saw the legal complexities people face when making these transactions during this time and decided to use her knowledge and experience to help people as an attorney. Ms. Hurtik now provides legal services for clients dealing with real estate issues, bankruptcy, construction law, family law, and estate planning.
Ms. Hurtik is a dedicated advocate for her clients and works closely with them for the entirety of their case. She is known for being honest and forthright, telling clients what they need to hear so they can make informed decisions as they plan for the future.
Ms. Hurtik is admitted to practice in all Nevada State Courts, Federal Court for the District of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Appellate Court. She is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, and Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Hurtik practices in the areas of general liability, civil litigation, construction defect litigation, real estate law, contract law, business litigation, asset protection, and bankruptcy.
Ms. Hurtik maintains a Superb Avvo rating as a Top Real Estate Attorney. In 2014, she was honored with Avvo Client’s Choice for Real Estate. In 2016, she was named to the 10 Best Client Satisfaction in Estate Planning and Bankruptcy by the American Institute of Legal Counsel.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Superb Avvo rating, Top Real Estate Attorney
- Avvo Client’s Choice, Real Estate, 2014
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction, Estate Planning and Bankruptcy, American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2016
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025 - 2026
- Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2026
- Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys, 2025
- Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2023
- Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates, 2017
- Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys, 2017
- Top Lawyer, Desert Companion Magazine, 2014
- Pro Bono Annual Honor Roll and Recognition, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, 2013
Education
Legal Education
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Gonzaga University School of Law,
Spokane,
Washington, 1999
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Western Michigan University, 1984
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Major: Political Science and Criminal Justice -
Illinois State University, 1989
Master of Science
Major: Criminal Justice
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Attorney
Past Positions
- Perlstein & Hurtik, Partner, 2000 - 2003
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Association for Continuing Legal Education: The Effects Of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue - For The Lawyer Who Cares, 2024
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Association for Continuing Legal Education: Things That A Real Estate Attorney Doesn't Want To Hear, 2024
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Association for Continuing Legal Education: The Ethics Of Witness Preparation, 2024
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Association for Continuing Legal Education: Defying Limits, 2024
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Association for Continuing Legal Education - Mastering Courtroom Success: Winning Your Trial and Appeal, 2024
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Association for Continuing Legal Education - SA: Attorneys With Substance Use Disorder, 2023
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Association for Continuing Legal Education: Rethinking Harm In Personal Injury and Negligence Cases, 2023
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Association for Continuing Legal Education: Ethics In Business Law, 2023
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Association for Continuing Legal Education: The American Silver-Tongued Litigator, 2023
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The Market Snapshot Las Vegas Financing & Real Estate: The Future of Bank Owned Properties, 2015
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HOA Statutes, Nevada Statutes relating to Fraud in Short Sales: Loan Modification or Short Sale, 2014
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Nevada Statutes regarding Short Sales: Legalities of Short Sales, 2013
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Bankruptcy Basics Open Book Club Radio, 2013
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ABA 284, AB273, and SB414: Highlights of Nevada Statutes All Agents Need to Know, 2012
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What you don't know can Hurt your Short Sale: Legal Ramifications of Short Sales, 2011
- Legal Ramifications of Short Sales: Everything You Need to Know About Short Sales, 2011
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Aid Center Southern Nevada
Representative Cases
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John Doe vs. Citibank: Settled Plaintiff's favor; 4 liens removed and client savings over $1 million dollars
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Jane Doe vs. Peress: Settled Plaintiff's Favor, 2 bank liens and 2 judgments removed; Client Saved Approximately $1.6 million dollars
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Jane Doe vs. Bank of America: Settled Modification on Loan
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John Doe vs. Chase: Settled and Closed with savings to client of over $446,000.00 and award of $30,000.00
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John Doe vs. Chase: Completed with Savings to Client of approximately $885,000.00
Published Works
Articles
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KTNV Channel 13 Action News: Horse cruelty sends Sagebrush Ranch owner to trial, 2014
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Las Vegas Review Journal: Clark County proposal targets empty news racks, 2014
Bar Admissions
- Nevada, 1999
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Federal Courts
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Nevada, 1999 - Present (Member)
- Clark County Bar Association, 1999 - Present (Member)
- Nevada Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Just Great Lawyers — Verified, 2020 - Present (Member)
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2019 - Present (Member)
- The National Advocates, 2017 - Present (Member)
- WealthCounsel, 2012 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys, 2005 - Present (Member)
- Nevada Justice Association, 1999 - Present (Member)
- Salvation Army of Southern Nevada, 2010 - 2014 (Second Vice Chair of Advisory Board)
- American Bar Association, 2005 - 2017 (Member)
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