Richard A. Harris - Las Vegas, NV
Attorney at Richard Harris Law Firm
Personal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV
801 South 4th Street Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89101
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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46
Years
Experience
Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 08/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Medical Malpractice;
- Products Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
The Richard Harris Law Firm has decades of experience and deep roots in Nevada. Richard Harris is a 50-plus year resident of Nevada and worked in the family business in Las Vegas at the Boulevard Mall and delivered Nifty Nickel classified ad papers before graduating from Las Vegas’ Western High School in 1971. During college he worked as a porter at the Westward Ho Casino on the Las Vegas Strip and as a security guard at Howard Hughes’ Summa Corporation headquarters. A strong academic record in law school led to Richard Harris’ selection as a law clerk intern to Chief Justice John Mowbray of the Nevada Supreme Court.
Mr. Harris is committed to legal education and taught Law Practice Management for 5 years as an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law. He is Patron of the Nevada Justice Association Series on Continuing Legal Education named in his honor. Mr. Harris received a post-J.D. LL.M degree (Master of Laws) in Dispute Resolution in 2009 from Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. In 2015 the State Bar of Nevada appointed Richard Harris to the newly created Board of Personal Injury Specialization as an examiner. Richard Harris and partner Ben Cloward are Board Certified Personal Injury Specialists.
Richard Harris served on the Board of Governors of the Nevada Justice Association and as a lobbyist for injured victims’ rights in the Nevada Legislature. In 2010 the Nevada Justice Association selected Mr. Harris for the Badger Award, the association’s highest honor for public service. In 2016 the Nevada Justice Association honored Richard Harris with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Our law firm proudly cultivates and sustains a diverse and inclusive environment at every level of the organization. The Firm values the contributions of women and minorities whose dedication, compassion and innovation are key to our continued success and making a difference in the lives of our clients.
The Richard Harris Law Firm is committed to giving back and enriching the Nevada communities we serve. Through our charitable outreach program, Heart of Nevada, we support local organizations sharing our mission, through financial contributions, leadership and the inspiring volunteer efforts of our lawyers and staff. Spirit of Nevada, the Firm’s weekly social media video series has over 2 million views showcasing Nevada’s exceptional people, places, charities and other organizations making Nevada a better place.
Our Firm’s success could be measured by our significant verdict and settlements. But we are most proud our lawyers and staff know each of our clients’ stories and that their case, large or small, is individually handled by our compassionate team of professionals. We take great satisfaction our case results have contributed to a safer society. The Richard Harris Law Firm receives many referrals from past clients, other lawyers and judges. The firm considers a client referral the highest expression of confidence.
We look forward to putting our special abilities to work for those who need help.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Badger Award, community service, Nevada
- Justice Association Series on Continuing
- Legal Education
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard A. Harris
Included on the 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California, 1980
J.D.
Honors: Best Oral Advocate Finalist
Honors: Moot Court Honors Board -
Pepperdine University School of Law,
Malibu,
California, 2009
LL.M.
Honors: Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
Honors: Candidate in Dispute Resolution
Non Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, 1977
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Kappa Tau Alpha
Major: Communications
Current Employment Position(s)
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Lawyer & Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Nevada Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Mowbray, Law Clerk Intern
Representative Cases
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Pulley v. Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co.
- Citation: 111 Nev. 856, 897 P.2d 1101
- Year: 1995
- Serial Number: 1995138484
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Baker v. Criterion Insurance
- Citation: 107 Nev. 25, 805 P.2d 599
- Year: 1991
- Serial Number: 1991035424
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Ellison v. C.S.A.A.
- Citation: 106 Nev. 601, 797 P.2d 975
- Year: 1990
- Serial Number: 1990133523
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Harrison v. Falcon Products
- Citation: 103 Nev. 558, 746 P.2d 642
- Year: 1987
- Serial Number: 1987153871
Published Works
Articles
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About Your Vehicle Damage Claim, Lawyers and Judges Publishing Company, 1997
Bar Admissions
- Nevada, 1980
- California, 1980
- U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 1980
Other Affiliations
- Eigth Judicial District Court (Special Master)
- Medical-Legal Screening Panel, 1990 - Present (Member)
- The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 1996 - 1997 (Board of Governor's)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Member)
- Clark County Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- State Bart of Nevada (Member)
- Nevada Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
- The Verdict Club, platinum member
- Nevada Justice Association, Board of Governors
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Outstanding Lawyers of America
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Contact
801 South 4th Street
Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone Number: 702-760-7041
Fax Number: 702-444-4455
Email: Send a message
Hours: Available 24/7
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