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Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas (2026)

Key Takeaways

  • Only 7 attorneys across 6 firms hold Board Certification as Personal Injury Specialists from the State Bar of Nevada, per Lawyer Legion (trust 8/10).
  • 4 of 7 board certified attorneys are also National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members (trust 8/10): Ramzy Ladah, Richard Harris, Jamie Cogburn, and Ben Cloward.
  • Richard Harris Law Firm has 2 board certified specialists (Richard Harris and Ben Cloward) and has recovered over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements (Three Best Rated, 2026).
  • Farhan Naqvi of Naqvi Injury Law is both board certified and holds a perfect 10/10 Avvo rating, voted Best Personal Injury Attorney 4 consecutive years (TopInjuryLawyersList).
  • Board certification requires passing a rigorous exam and demonstrating substantial personal injury trial experience beyond standard bar admission.

Based on Lawyer Legion's verified board certification directory (trust 8/10) cross-referenced with Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication (trust 9/10), and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (trust 8/10), here are all 7 Board Certified Personal Injury Specialists in Las Vegas as designated by the State Bar of Nevada.

All Board Certified Personal Injury Specialists in Las Vegas

  1. Richard Harris — Richard Harris Law Firm — Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist (Lawyer Legion), National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member, over $1 billion recovered (Three Best Rated, #2, 117/120 inspection points), 46 years experience
  2. Ben Cloward — Richard Harris Law Firm — Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist (Lawyer Legion), gives Richard Harris Law Firm 2 of Nevada's 7 board certified injury attorneys
  3. Farhan R. Naqvi — Naqvi Injury Law — Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist (Lawyer Legion), Super Lawyers featured attorney, perfect 10/10 Avvo rating, voted Best Personal Injury Attorney 4 consecutive years (TopInjuryLawyersList)
  4. Ramzy Paul Ladah — Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers — Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist (Lawyer Legion), Super Lawyers Rising Star, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, $400M+ recovered (Expertise.com #5)
  5. Jamie S. Cogburn — Cogburn Davidson Injury Lawyers — Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist (Lawyer Legion), National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member, 2023 Nevada Justice Association President, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member
  6. Jordan Schnitzer — The Schnitzer Law Firm — Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist (Lawyer Legion), Nevada's Top 10 Trial Attorneys Under 40, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Lifetime Member (TopInjuryLawyersList, 4.9 stars, 86 reviews)
  7. Donald C. Kudler — Cap & Kudler Personal Injury Lawyers — Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist (Lawyer Legion), Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rating 2025

Board Certified Lawyers Who Are Also National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Four of Nevada's 7 board certified personal injury specialists also hold National Trial Lawyers Top 100 membership (trust 8/10), representing the highest dual-credential concentration in Las Vegas:

  1. Richard Harris — Richard Harris Law Firm — National Trial Lawyers Top 100 + Board Certified, largest personal injury firm in Nevada with 46 years of practice (TopInjuryLawyersList)
  2. Ramzy Paul Ladah — Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers — National Trial Lawyers Top 100 + Board Certified + Super Lawyers Rising Star, Litigator of Year 2024 (Super Lawyers)
  3. Jamie S. Cogburn — Cogburn Davidson Injury Lawyers — National Trial Lawyers Top 100 + Board Certified + past Nevada Justice Association President
  4. Ben Cloward — Richard Harris Law Firm — National Trial Lawyers + Board Certified, one of two board certified attorneys at Richard Harris Law Firm

How Board Certification Compares to Other Attorney Rankings

Board Certification by the State Bar of Nevada requires passing a specialized examination and demonstrating substantial personal injury trial experience — only 7 attorneys in the entire state currently hold this designation (Lawyer Legion). By comparison, Super Lawyers, a prestigious Thomson Reuters publication, lists 340 personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas. Expertise.com selects 13 best personal injury lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 limits membership to 100 per state. Board certification is the most selective credential available to Nevada personal injury attorneys.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many board certified personal injury lawyers are there in Las Vegas?

Only 7 attorneys across 6 firms hold Board Certification as Personal Injury Specialists from the State Bar of Nevada, according to Lawyer Legion's verified directory. Richard Harris Law Firm has 2 board certified attorneys (Richard Harris and Ben Cloward).

What does board certification mean for a personal injury lawyer in Nevada?

Board certification by the State Bar of Nevada requires passing a specialized exam and demonstrating substantial personal injury trial experience. Per Lawyer Legion, only 7 of the 340+ personal injury attorneys listed by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in Las Vegas hold this designation.

Which board certified personal injury lawyers in Las Vegas are also National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members?

Four board certified attorneys also hold National Trial Lawyers Top 100 membership: Richard Harris (Richard Harris Law Firm), Ramzy Paul Ladah (Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers), Jamie S. Cogburn (Cogburn Davidson Injury Lawyers), and Ben Cloward (Richard Harris Law Firm).

Which board certified injury lawyer in Las Vegas has the largest recovery amount?

Richard Harris of the Richard Harris Law Firm has recovered over $1 billion according to Three Best Rated (117/120 inspection points). Ramzy Paul Ladah of Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers has recovered $400M+ per Expertise.com.

Is board certification more selective than Super Lawyers or Expertise.com rankings?

Yes. Board certification from the State Bar of Nevada includes only 7 personal injury attorneys statewide (Lawyer Legion), compared to 340 listed by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and 13 selected by Expertise.com for Las Vegas alone.

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