Jamie S. Cogburn Personal Injury Lawyer, Partner

Jamie Cogburn holds a distinction that very few Nevada attorneys can claim: he is one of just 22 lawyers in the entire state certified as a Personal Injury Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada.

The designation is authorized under the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct. It is administered by the Nevada Justice Association's Board of Personal Injury Legal Specialization, a five-member panel of Nevada attorneys tasked with reviewing every application against a strict set of standards.

To earn this certification, a candidate must clear a demanding set of benchmarks, including:

• At least seven years of active law practice, with a minimum of three years practicing in Nevada
• Substantial, verifiable dedication to personal injury work, generally around a third of total practice hours for attorneys based in Clark County
• Experience serving as lead trial counsel in numerous contested civil trials, including a meaningful number of jury trials
• Passing scores on a rigorous written examination covering personal injury law, evidence, ethics, and dispute resolution
• Favorable peer evaluations from other Nevada attorneys and judges familiar with the applicant's work
• Maintaining significant professional liability insurance coverage

The certification is also not permanent. Every five years, certified specialists must undergo recertification, demonstrating continued trial experience, completing focused continuing legal education, and keeping their insurance and standing with the State Bar current.