By Rock Rocheleau and Shane Jasmine Young The Nevada Asset Protection Trust (NAPT) is a self-settled spendthrift trust allowed under NRS Chapter 166. It lets a person (the “Settlor”) transfer assets into a permanent trust for their own benefit while…
Helpful Tips for Successful Representation in Child Support
“Have you ever wondered why child support court operates differently from family court? Understanding these distinctions—and the governing legal framework—can help practitioners more effectively navigate child support proceedings,” write Michelle Thomas and Darcy Plambeck. Learn more from their article published in the Clark County Bar journal COMMUNIQUÉ (Apr. 2026).
Justice is Local
“Seeing justice in action reminds people that the decisions made in municipal courts directly impact the community,” writes Judge Alicia Albritton
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (3-3-26)
Summaries written by Joe Tommasino
Clark County Court Orders Case Reassignments Effective March 30, 2026
See Administrative Order 26-02
2026 Judicial Candidate: Gary Thompson
Learn about Gary Thompson, candidate for Henderson Municipal Court, Department 1.
2026 Judicial Candidate: Adam Ganz
Learn about Adam Ganz, candidate for Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. 13.
Judge Tierra Jones Selected to Serve as Chief Judge of Eighth Judicial District Court
On March 19, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, announced that Judge Tierra Jones has been selected by unanimous vote of the bench to fill the role of chief judge, effective July 1, 2026.
Justice Court Upgrading Odyssey Case Management System
Odyssey will be unavailable during the upgrade window, which is from 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, until midday on Friday, March 27, 2026.





