Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Nevada
At Shook & Stone, we champion the rights of injured and disabled individuals, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve while providing compassionate, personalized legal representation. With over 25 years of dedicated service to Nevada communities, our firm has recovered over $1.45 billion for clients nationwide, including $1 billion for Nevadans. Our attorneys, including renowned advocates like John B. Shook and Leonard Stone, specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security disability cases, combining decades of experience with a commitment to innovation and integrity.We pride ourselves on a client-first approach, offering contingency fee arrangements and 24-hour accessibility to ensure no one faces legal challenges alone. Our team's accolades, including recognition as Best Workers Compensation Attorneys and Super Lawyers, reflect our unwavering dedication to excellence and community service.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Social Security Disability
Car Accident Claims
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer free, no-obligation case evaluations with experienced attorneys.
- Our contingency fee model ensures no payment unless we win your case.
- Decades of experience recovering over $1.45 billion for clients nationwide.
- 24-hour accessibility for urgent legal consultations and support.
- Award-winning attorneys recognized for excellence in personal injury law.
What people say
Compassionate through the process
Painless disability benefits process
Highly recommend for disability claims
Professional and thorough team
Life-changing results for clients
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured due to negligence, securing compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and suffering. Our attorneys build strong cases against insurance companies, leveraging decades of trial experience to achieve favorable verdicts. Clients benefit from our contingency fee model and personalized advocacy.
Workers' Compensation
Our team helps injured workers recover medical costs and lost wages through workers' comp claims. We handle denials, appeals, and third-party liability cases, ensuring compliance with Nevada regulations. Clients receive dedicated support from initial filing to final settlement.
Social Security Disability
We assist clients in qualifying for SSDI benefits by navigating complex SSA guidelines. Our attorneys gather medical documentation, challenge denials, and represent clients at hearings, ensuring they receive entitled benefits without upfront costs.
Car Accident Claims
Our firm secures compensation for car accident victims by proving liability and negotiating with insurers. We handle all case aspects, from evidence collection to trial, ensuring clients recover damages for injuries, vehicle repair, and emotional distress.
Wrongful Death
We support families seeking justice for loved ones lost to negligence. Our attorneys pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional trauma, holding responsible parties accountable through compassionate, aggressive legal representation.
People
John B. Shook
Partner
John Shook specializes in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases, securing landmark verdicts like $19.8 million for a construction worker. His trial-focused approach prioritizes clients over insurers, leveraging over 25 years of Nevada legal expertise.
Leonard Stone
Lead Counsel
Leonard Stone has led multi-million-dollar personal injury cases for 30+ years, focusing on catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. A Nevada Justice Association board member, he advocates for consumer rights and civil liberties through litigation and policy work.
Brian Mosich
Social Security Disability Attorney
Brian Mosich assists clients with SSDI claims, leveraging his Nevada roots and legal expertise to simplify complex processes. He ensures clients receive benefits for disabilities impacting their ability to work, with a focus on transparency and support.
Gabriel Czop
Workers' Compensation Attorney
Gabriel Czop specializes in Nevada workers' comp cases, guiding clients through claims for workplace injuries. A Boyd School of Law graduate, he combines trial advocacy skills with a commitment to ensuring fair treatment for injured workers.
Emily K. Cunningham
Attorney
Emily Cunningham represents clients in personal injury and disability cases, drawing on her Las Vegas upbringing and legal training. She prioritizes client education and informed decision-making, ensuring clear communication throughout the legal process.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Seek medical care, document the scene, exchange information with the other driver, and contact our attorneys before speaking to insurers.
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim?
Report injuries to your employer within 7 days and file a C-4 claim form with the insurer within 90 days under Nevada law.
Can I qualify for SSDI if my claim was denied?
Yes. Our attorneys can appeal denials by reviewing medical records and work history to prove eligibility for benefits.
What compensation can I recover in a personal injury case?
Medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages if negligence is proven.
How are attorney fees structured for contingency cases?
We receive a percentage of your settlement only if we win; there are no upfront costs.
What if my employer retaliates after a workers' comp claim?
Nevada law prohibits retaliation. Our attorneys can protect your rights and seek damages for unfair treatment.
