John B. Shook
Partner
About Attorney John B. Shook
Las Vegas-bound
After graduating from the University of Oklahoma law school in 1994, John and his new wife, Julie, also a graduate of OU Law, decided to move to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. They hopped into their 1982 Chrysler LeBaron and headed west. Money was tight, and ramen was a regular on the menu while they studied for the bar. Both passed on their first attempt, and within a year, John moved on from working as an associate attorney in a small firm to founding his law practice.
Beginnings
Starting the new practice was tough, but John thrived in helping regular people solve their problems. From criminal matters to divorces to personal injury claims, John steadily grew his practice by doggedly pursuing his clients’ best interests.
Zealous advocacy
As his skill and experience grew, John tackled more serious matters, including a capital murder case against the Clark County District Attorney’s most experienced prosecuting team. The case involved an assault rifle shootout with police and a devastating 911 call from the victim’s wife.
By relentlessly focusing on the prosecution’s lack of crucial evidence, winning several critical evidentiary rulings, and describing the client’s history of childhood abuse and neglect, John and his team saved the accused from execution.
Standing up for the little guy.
After vigorously defending his clients’ constitutional rights in federal and state courts, including in front of the Nevada Supreme Court, John shifted focus to help those injured by the negligence of others. An example of one of those early cases involved a client who had suffered a severe injury during a riot at a hip-hop concert.
John proved the concert promoter had severely understaffed the venue, putting profits over safety. After initially denying any liability, the concert promoter paid a large settlement to resolve the claim.
Righting wrongs.
Since that time, John has continued the fight for the injured and disabled, including the case of Thomas Novick. Mr. Novick was severely injured when a 14,000+ pound Sky-Trak 5028 rough terrain forklift ran over him. Mr. Novick was pinned beneath one of the forklift’s tires as the driver was parking the machine, which slowly rolled backward across the lower half of Mr. Novick’s body.
John and his team proved the forklift operator’s company did not have an adequate commitment to safety.
For example, the forklift driver, the brother-in-law of the company’s owner, was promoted to safety director after the most severe injury in company history.
John also proved that the company used untrained temporary workers and did not respond to the accident with a proper safety alert or incident report. The jury agreed and awarded almost $20,000,000 to Mr. Novick.
Helping the Community
John continues to advance the cause of the underdog through his volunteer work, including serving as the past chair of the Nevada State Bar’s Client Security Fund, a fund designed to help victims of attorney fraud, as a former member of the Board of Governors for the Nevada Justice Association, and as a member of the State Bar’s Mock Trial Committee.
John has actively coached several high school mock trial teams, including the 2019 state champions who went on to represent Nevada at the National High School Mock Trial National Championships.
John and Julie are committed to making their community better. In 2015, John, Julie, and their daughter, Alexandria, founded the non-profit charity, SpectrumConnects, which helps children on the autism spectrum meet and form lasting friendships based on similar interests, abilities, and location.
This program continues under the auspices of Families for Effective Autism Treatment and has helped hundreds of kids on the spectrum live happier and healthier lives. If you have a child on the autism spectrum that you feel can benefit, you can find out more about the program here: https://featsonv.org/spectrumconnects.
Awards and Honors
John’s outstanding legal work has been honored by his peers with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. AV rating is given only to the top 10% of attorneys who possess the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards.
John’s clients have also voiced their approval by rating him as Client Champion – Platinum, the highest client-determined award available through Martindale.
The State Bar of Nevada has also honored John’s integrity, professionalism, and dedication by certifying him as a member of the inaugural class of Personal Injury Specialists.
This certification is given only to those attorneys who dedicate their practice to personal injury, successfully pass a rigorous oral and written examination, and show successful completion of at least ten jury trials to verdict.
In addition, because of John’s legal acumen, the courts have selected him as an arbitrator for the Eighth Judicial District and as a special criminal prosecutor.
Awards and Honors
John has also worked to advance legal scholarship by teaching other lawyers as part of continuing legal education programs and publishing articles discussing important aspects of Nevada law, including a discussion of Nevada Strict Product Liability laws (Strict Product Liability) , an analysis of Nevada’s laws regarding liability waivers Please Release Me: Defeating a Liability Waiver, and a review of Nevada’s medical malpractice laws (Nevada Medical Malpractice 101: An Overview of Nevada Medical Negligence Laws)
Education
- J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1994
- B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1991
Memberships & Honors
- State Bar of Nevada
- American Bar Association
Leonard H. Stone
Partner
About Attorney Leonard H. Stone
Leonard understands the deep impact that injury and illness can have on all aspects of an individual’s life. For more than 18 years, he has worked to make sure his clients receive the attention and compensation to which they are entitled.
After beginning his career as an insurance defense litigator, Leonard has developed a unique ability to tackle complex medical cases. Knowing how insurance companies think gives him a unique edge, and has contributed to many big wins on behalf of his clients.
Promoting Justice
Leonard regularly volunteers his time and efforts to causes that aim to protect the rights of consumers against insurance companies, businesses, and government bureaucracies.
He has helped organize the legal community against tort reform, and has fought for the enforcement of ethical practices with regard to representation of injury and disability clients.
Outside the Courtroom
Two energetic children keep Leonard busy. His wife, Judith, is the Director of Marketing for the Shops at Crystals in Las Vegas. When time allows, Leonard heads to the mountains to ski. He also loves to travel and find ways to stay in shape.
You may also spot Leonard at just about any event put on by the Jewish community in Nevada. He is currently the President of the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, and serves on the board of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. He is also a past recipient of the Federation’s “Young Leadership Award” for outstanding service, and has represented his community nationally as a member of the Young Leadership Cabinet.
Education
- J.D., Loyola Marymount University
- B.A., Brandeis University
Memberships & Honors
- State Bar of Nevada
- Nevada Justice Association (currently serving on the Board of Governors)
- American Association of Justice (AAJ) (served as acting delegate for the State of Nevada)
- American Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California
James T. Crytzer
Attorney
James Crytzer is an associate attorney at Shook and Stone. He joined the firm after previously working in the fields of labor and employment, family, and workers’ compensation law. Currently, his practice focuses on social security disability and worker’s compensation.
Education & Experience:
James received his Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University; a University Honors College student and Hope Scholarship recipient, graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Electronic Journalism.
He received his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law as a Dean’s Scholarship recipient. During his time at SLU James focused on the underrepresented individual, working with both private law firms and public organizations to provide civil legal services to the homeless and working poor. With a goal of broadening his experience, he worked in the Violent Crimes & Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force for the United State Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
Personal:
James brings a team-first attitude to Shook and Stone, always willing to lend aid to others. He prides himself on being the first in the building and last out. When he is not working, he can be found spending time with his lovely wife Meg.
Education:
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
- B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Kurt Anderson
Attorney
Kurt Anderson Litigation Attorney at Shook & Stone is a devoted attorney with over 25 years of experience in litigation.
Kurt specializes in complex cases and for solving the most challenging legal cases.
Gabriel Czop
Associate Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Gabe is an alumni of the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. There, he earned a Cali award (highest grade in the class) in Trial Advocacy and was on the Dean’s List. In 2015,
Gabe was a student editor for the nationally recognized textbook, Law and Religion, Cases and Materials. Throughout law school,
Gabe worked for a personal injury law firm and a civil rights law firm, learning and honing the skills he brings to court every day for his clients.
After graduating and passing the bar exam, Gabe began his career as an insurance defense attorney. In this role, learned how insurance companies litigate cases in various state and federal courts throughout Nevada.
The insight he gained made the transition to a plaintiff’s attorney easier. As a plaintiff’s attorney, Gabe has had tremendous success both in and out of the courtroom. Gabe is an experienced trial attorney as well as a zealous advocate in nonbinding arbitrations.
As a Workers’ Compensation attorney at Shook & Stone, Gabe brings the same determination and keen attention to detail which made him so successful in his trials.
Gabe is currently licensed before all Nevada state courts, the Federal District Court for the District of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kevin Kampschror, Esq.
Partner - Worker's Compensation
Kevin Kampschror joined Shook & Stone in June 2014. Kevin brings professional experience as well as significant litigation experience for a lawyer.
Kevin is experienced in workers’ compensation, criminal defense, and social security disability. Kevin is the Managing Attorney and Division Head for workers’ compensation and criminal defense.
Legal Education & Early Experience
Kevin received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2002. Kevin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2013 in San Diego, CA. Kevin was an editor on Law Review and, among several academic awards, was named one of Who’s Who in America’s Universities and Colleges in 2013.
While in law school, Kevin worked in five different offices with the San Diego County Public Defender and represented many defendants in various capacities ranging from high profile homicide, sex offenses, serious felonies, and lower level felonies.
Kevin tried a bench trial as well as co-chaired a felony jury involuntary manslaughter trial and has made hundreds of court appearances in criminal court. Upon admission to the bar, Kevin also gained experience with misdemeanors, post-conviction, direct criminal appeals, and administrative hearings.
Providing Effective Representation in Workers’ Compensation
Kevin’s litigation skills are an excellent fit for workers’ compensation and criminal defense.
Kevin has a background in performance, which makes him a very effective advocate in front of judges and juries alike. Since joining Shook & Stone, Kevin has litigated many workers’ compensation hearings before the Hearings Officers and Appeals Officers, as well as criminal cases.
Kevin also has an extensive business background prior to becoming an attorney, and has been in executive management with a Fortune 500 company.
Community Involvement & Memberships
Kevin strives to give back to the community and has been recognized by the Legal Aid of Southern Nevada as being in the Top 50 Club for pro bono hours.
Kevin also volunteers his time through the Inmate Mediation Program in Federal Court acting as a Mediator for inmate civil rights lawsuits, the Children’s Attorneys Project representing foster children, and representation of criminal defendants at various stages.
Memberships include the Regional Board for Anti-Defamation League (“ADL”) Nevada, Nevada Association of Criminal Justice, Nevada Justice Association, Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, Nevada Disability Prevention Coalition, and is involved in the labor and employment and LGBT sections of the Nevada State Bar.
Kevin has been featured in multiple times in Nevada Lawyer Magazine, as well as the Advocate. Kevin is admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada as well as the United States District Court, District of Nevada.
Education
J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lindsay Gibbs
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Lindsay is a hard-working, dedicated, and compassionate personal injury case manager. She handles all types of personal injury cases including auto accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, and product liability.
Lindsay always does her best to make clients feel comfortable, she takes the time to listen, and she provides them with advice about their case. Lindsay, an advocate for her clients, works tirelessly with compassion and commitment.
She takes pride in making a difference in people’s lives by fighting for their rights so they can receive the fullest amount of compensation possible for their injuries.
Nathan Lafontaine
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Nathan LaFontanie is a case manager pre-litigation at Shook & Stone in Las Vegas. His responsibilities include conducting investigations, preparing cases for litigation, and managing the discovery process.
Nathan’s passion is winning cases and he takes great pride in his work. He is a strong advocate for his clients and works tirelessly to get the best results possible
Shelbie Fitzpatrick
Legal Assistant | Pre-Litigation
Shelbi Fitzpatrick is a legal assistant pre-litigation at Shook & Stone. She is a UNLV graduate and has worked in the legal field for two and half years. Prior to this, Shelbi worked in the medical field for five years.
Shelbi has a passion for helping others and advocating on their behalf. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her dogs.
Suzy Tuano
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Pre-Litigation Supervisor & Case Manager at Shook & Stone injury lawyers. Suzy Tuano helps clients with their personal and industrial injury & workers’ compensation cases.
I am originally from the Philippines and am fluent in English, Tagalog, and Spanish.
I have been working in the legal field for 30 years, specializing in personal injury, workers’ compensation, disability, medical malpractice, industrial injury, immigration, and family law. I am passionate about helping my clients get the best possible outcome for their case.
Yuriana Lopez
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Yuriana Lopez is the Disbursement Specialist at Shook & Stone. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, and she is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Yuriana is a people person, and she loves nothing more than helping others. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, biking, and spending time with her family. Yuriana is also an accomplished cook, and she enjoys sharing her culinary creations with friends and family.
Daisy Pocasangre
Daisy Pocasangre | Intake Specialist
I’m one of the Intake Specialist here at Shook & Stone. I work with all the lawyers and together we make our clients top priority. We review your case, answer any questions you may have, and assign an attorney for you.
We are here to guide you through the process. You are our top priority while we navigate through everything that needs to be done. I enjoy meeting people and putting a smile on their face!
Vivian Suarez
Vivian Suarez/ | Intake Specialist
I work with all the highly experienced legal team at Shook & Stone to serve you best. I am responsible for reviewing your case, gathering all necessary information, answering any question or concern you may have, making an appointment based on your availability and ensuring that your paperwork is processed.
You are our top priority while we navigate through everything that needs to be done. I enjoy meeting people and putting a smile on their face!
Kiana O'Day
Paralegal | Litigation
Kiana has over 20 years of experience in personal injury law and has been working with John Shook for the past 11 years. She is a highly skilled and experienced paralegal who is passionate about helping clients get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Kiana is a powerhouse that not only will take you up on a daily spin class or hot Pilates class, but her way of handling complex cases is an asset to our team and our clients at Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers.
Aide Suarez
Accounting Manager
Aide our Accounting Manager has been part of the Shook & Stone family since 2014. She has years’ of experience in the accounting field and has worked closely with all our Case Managers. She has a plethora of management experience and there isn’t a hat Aide doesn’t wear. In the evenings, Aide is finishing up her degree in Business Management in Accounting and Finance.
Brittany Dimang
Administrative Assistant Accounting
Brittany has been with Shook & Stone since January of 2019. Throughout her time here, she has enjoyed working with various departments to help with team development, training, and culture. Brittany is a Las Vegas native and a recent graduate of UNLV, where she earned her degree in criminal justice. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as planning team-building activities for work.
John B. Shook
Partner
About Attorney John B. Shook
Las Vegas-bound
After graduating from the University of Oklahoma law school in 1994, John and his new wife, Julie, also a graduate of OU Law, decided to move to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. They hopped into their 1982 Chrysler LeBaron and headed west. Money was tight, and ramen was a regular on the menu while they studied for the bar. Both passed on their first attempt, and within a year, John moved on from working as an associate attorney in a small firm to founding his law practice.
Beginnings
Starting the new practice was tough, but John thrived in helping regular people solve their problems. From criminal matters to divorces to personal injury claims, John steadily grew his practice by doggedly pursuing his clients’ best interests.
Zealous advocacy
As his skill and experience grew, John tackled more serious matters, including a capital murder case against the Clark County District Attorney’s most experienced prosecuting team. The case involved an assault rifle shootout with police and a devastating 911 call from the victim’s wife.
By relentlessly focusing on the prosecution’s lack of crucial evidence, winning several critical evidentiary rulings, and describing the client’s history of childhood abuse and neglect, John and his team saved the accused from execution.
Standing up for the little guy.
After vigorously defending his clients’ constitutional rights in federal and state courts, including in front of the Nevada Supreme Court, John shifted focus to help those injured by the negligence of others. An example of one of those early cases involved a client who had suffered a severe injury during a riot at a hip-hop concert.
John proved the concert promoter had severely understaffed the venue, putting profits over safety. After initially denying any liability, the concert promoter paid a large settlement to resolve the claim.
Righting wrongs.
Since that time, John has continued the fight for the injured and disabled, including the case of Thomas Novick. Mr. Novick was severely injured when a 14,000+ pound Sky-Trak 5028 rough terrain forklift ran over him. Mr. Novick was pinned beneath one of the forklift’s tires as the driver was parking the machine, which slowly rolled backward across the lower half of Mr. Novick’s body.
John and his team proved the forklift operator’s company did not have an adequate commitment to safety.
For example, the forklift driver, the brother-in-law of the company’s owner, was promoted to safety director after the most severe injury in company history.
John also proved that the company used untrained temporary workers and did not respond to the accident with a proper safety alert or incident report. The jury agreed and awarded almost $20,000,000 to Mr. Novick.
Helping the Community
John continues to advance the cause of the underdog through his volunteer work, including serving as the past chair of the Nevada State Bar’s Client Security Fund, a fund designed to help victims of attorney fraud, as a former member of the Board of Governors for the Nevada Justice Association, and as a member of the State Bar’s Mock Trial Committee.
John has actively coached several high school mock trial teams, including the 2019 state champions who went on to represent Nevada at the National High School Mock Trial National Championships.
John and Julie are committed to making their community better. In 2015, John, Julie, and their daughter, Alexandria, founded the non-profit charity, SpectrumConnects, which helps children on the autism spectrum meet and form lasting friendships based on similar interests, abilities, and location.
This program continues under the auspices of Families for Effective Autism Treatment and has helped hundreds of kids on the spectrum live happier and healthier lives. If you have a child on the autism spectrum that you feel can benefit, you can find out more about the program here: https://featsonv.org/spectrumconnects.
Awards and Honors
John’s outstanding legal work has been honored by his peers with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. AV rating is given only to the top 10% of attorneys who possess the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards.
John’s clients have also voiced their approval by rating him as Client Champion – Platinum, the highest client-determined award available through Martindale.
The State Bar of Nevada has also honored John’s integrity, professionalism, and dedication by certifying him as a member of the inaugural class of Personal Injury Specialists.
This certification is given only to those attorneys who dedicate their practice to personal injury, successfully pass a rigorous oral and written examination, and show successful completion of at least ten jury trials to verdict.
In addition, because of John’s legal acumen, the courts have selected him as an arbitrator for the Eighth Judicial District and as a special criminal prosecutor.
Awards and Honors
John has also worked to advance legal scholarship by teaching other lawyers as part of continuing legal education programs and publishing articles discussing important aspects of Nevada law, including a discussion of Nevada Strict Product Liability laws (Strict Product Liability) , an analysis of Nevada’s laws regarding liability waivers Please Release Me: Defeating a Liability Waiver, and a review of Nevada’s medical malpractice laws (Nevada Medical Malpractice 101: An Overview of Nevada Medical Negligence Laws)
Education
- J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1994
- B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1991
Memberships & Honors
- State Bar of Nevada
- American Bar Association
Leonard H. Stone
Partner
About Attorney Leonard H. Stone
Leonard understands the deep impact that injury and illness can have on all aspects of an individual’s life. For more than 18 years, he has worked to make sure his clients receive the attention and compensation to which they are entitled.
After beginning his career as an insurance defense litigator, Leonard has developed a unique ability to tackle complex medical cases. Knowing how insurance companies think gives him a unique edge, and has contributed to many big wins on behalf of his clients.
Promoting Justice
Leonard regularly volunteers his time and efforts to causes that aim to protect the rights of consumers against insurance companies, businesses, and government bureaucracies.
He has helped organize the legal community against tort reform, and has fought for the enforcement of ethical practices with regard to representation of injury and disability clients.
Outside the Courtroom
Two energetic children keep Leonard busy. His wife, Judith, is the Director of Marketing for the Shops at Crystals in Las Vegas. When time allows, Leonard heads to the mountains to ski. He also loves to travel and find ways to stay in shape.
You may also spot Leonard at just about any event put on by the Jewish community in Nevada. He is currently the President of the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, and serves on the board of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. He is also a past recipient of the Federation’s “Young Leadership Award” for outstanding service, and has represented his community nationally as a member of the Young Leadership Cabinet.
Education
- J.D., Loyola Marymount University
- B.A., Brandeis University
Memberships & Honors
- State Bar of Nevada
- Nevada Justice Association (currently serving on the Board of Governors)
- American Association of Justice (AAJ) (served as acting delegate for the State of Nevada)
- American Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys of California
James T. Crytzer
Attorney
James Crytzer is an associate attorney at Shook and Stone. He joined the firm after previously working in the fields of labor and employment, family, and workers’ compensation law. Currently, his practice focuses on social security disability and worker’s compensation.
Education & Experience:
James received his Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University; a University Honors College student and Hope Scholarship recipient, graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Electronic Journalism.
He received his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law as a Dean’s Scholarship recipient. During his time at SLU James focused on the underrepresented individual, working with both private law firms and public organizations to provide civil legal services to the homeless and working poor. With a goal of broadening his experience, he worked in the Violent Crimes & Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force for the United State Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
Personal:
James brings a team-first attitude to Shook and Stone, always willing to lend aid to others. He prides himself on being the first in the building and last out. When he is not working, he can be found spending time with his lovely wife Meg.
Education:
- J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
- B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Kurt Anderson
Attorney
Kurt Anderson Litigation Attorney at Shook & Stone is a devoted attorney with over 25 years of experience in litigation.
Kurt specializes in complex cases and for solving the most challenging legal cases.
Lynn Shoen
Attorney
After graduating from UNLV, Lynn worked as an intern in Washington D.C. for Senator Howard Cannon.
She then attended California Western School of Law and after graduation, she was hired as a law clerk for the Nevada Supreme Court.
Working under Chief Justice Cameron Batjer, she was assigned to the Central Legal Staff and developed a lifelong friendship with Justice Batjer, who is the namesake of her son, Cameron.
Thereafter, Lynn became a felony prosecutor for the Clark County District Attorney. She won her first jury trial within two weeks of being hired and within less than two years she had won two murder trials.
Desiring to learn civil law, Lynn worked for an insurance defense firm and then started her own practice. She represented both individuals and businesses, doing transactional work, engaging in litigation, and filing appeals to both the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Named by the State Bar of Nevada as Attorney of the Year in 2000, for her Pro Bono work, Lynn was the president of the Pro Bono Project for several years.
Having focused on criminal law, business law and family law for some time, Lynn began to concentrate on Plaintiff’s personal injury litigation.
As a result of her experience, Lynn is comfortable with transactional work as well as all aspects of litigation.
Lynn has a son who aspires to be a chef, and a teenage daughter who is a competitive dancer.
Lynn loves art, traveling and spending time with her active family.
Gabriel Czop
Associate Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Gabe is an alumni of the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. There, he earned a Cali award (highest grade in the class) in Trial Advocacy and was on the Dean’s List. In 2015,
Gabe was a student editor for the nationally recognized textbook, Law and Religion, Cases and Materials. Throughout law school,
Gabe worked for a personal injury law firm and a civil rights law firm, learning and honing the skills he brings to court every day for his clients.
After graduating and passing the bar exam, Gabe began his career as an insurance defense attorney. In this role, learned how insurance companies litigate cases in various state and federal courts throughout Nevada.
The insight he gained made the transition to a plaintiff’s attorney easier. As a plaintiff’s attorney, Gabe has had tremendous success both in and out of the courtroom. Gabe is an experienced trial attorney as well as a zealous advocate in nonbinding arbitrations.
As a Workers’ Compensation attorney at Shook & Stone, Gabe brings the same determination and keen attention to detail which made him so successful in his trials.
Gabe is currently licensed before all Nevada state courts, the Federal District Court for the District of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kevin Kampschror, Esq.
Partner - Worker's Compensation
Kevin Kampschror joined Shook & Stone in June 2014. Kevin brings professional experience as well as significant litigation experience for a lawyer.
Kevin is experienced in workers’ compensation, criminal defense, and social security disability. Kevin is the Managing Attorney and Division Head for workers’ compensation and criminal defense.
Legal Education & Early Experience
Kevin received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2002. Kevin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2013 in San Diego, CA. Kevin was an editor on Law Review and, among several academic awards, was named one of Who’s Who in America’s Universities and Colleges in 2013.
While in law school, Kevin worked in five different offices with the San Diego County Public Defender and represented many defendants in various capacities ranging from high profile homicide, sex offenses, serious felonies, and lower level felonies.
Kevin tried a bench trial as well as co-chaired a felony jury involuntary manslaughter trial and has made hundreds of court appearances in criminal court. Upon admission to the bar, Kevin also gained experience with misdemeanors, post-conviction, direct criminal appeals, and administrative hearings.
Providing Effective Representation in Workers’ Compensation
Kevin’s litigation skills are an excellent fit for workers’ compensation and criminal defense.
Kevin has a background in performance, which makes him a very effective advocate in front of judges and juries alike. Since joining Shook & Stone, Kevin has litigated many workers’ compensation hearings before the Hearings Officers and Appeals Officers, as well as criminal cases.
Kevin also has an extensive business background prior to becoming an attorney, and has been in executive management with a Fortune 500 company.
Community Involvement & Memberships
Kevin strives to give back to the community and has been recognized by the Legal Aid of Southern Nevada as being in the Top 50 Club for pro bono hours.
Kevin also volunteers his time through the Inmate Mediation Program in Federal Court acting as a Mediator for inmate civil rights lawsuits, the Children’s Attorneys Project representing foster children, and representation of criminal defendants at various stages.
Memberships include the Regional Board for Anti-Defamation League (“ADL”) Nevada, Nevada Association of Criminal Justice, Nevada Justice Association, Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, Nevada Disability Prevention Coalition, and is involved in the labor and employment and LGBT sections of the Nevada State Bar.
Kevin has been featured in multiple times in Nevada Lawyer Magazine, as well as the Advocate. Kevin is admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada as well as the United States District Court, District of Nevada.
Education
J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lindsay Gibbs
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Lindsay is a hard-working, dedicated, and compassionate personal injury case manager. She handles all types of personal injury cases including auto accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, and product liability.
Lindsay always does her best to make clients feel comfortable, she takes the time to listen, and she provides them with advice about their case. Lindsay, an advocate for her clients, works tirelessly with compassion and commitment.
She takes pride in making a difference in people’s lives by fighting for their rights so they can receive the fullest amount of compensation possible for their injuries.
Nathan Lafontaine
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Nathan LaFontanie is a case manager pre-litigation at Shook & Stone in Las Vegas. His responsibilities include conducting investigations, preparing cases for litigation, and managing the discovery process.
Nathan’s passion is winning cases and he takes great pride in his work. He is a strong advocate for his clients and works tirelessly to get the best results possible
Shelbie Fitzpatrick
Legal Assistant | Pre-Litigation
Shelbi Fitzpatrick is a legal assistant pre-litigation at Shook & Stone. She is a UNLV graduate and has worked in the legal field for two and half years. Prior to this, Shelbi worked in the medical field for five years.
Shelbi has a passion for helping others and advocating on their behalf. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her dogs.
Suzy Tuano
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Pre-Litigation Supervisor & Case Manager at Shook & Stone injury lawyers. Suzy Tuano helps clients with their personal and industrial injury & workers’ compensation cases.
I am originally from the Philippines and am fluent in English, Tagalog, and Spanish.
I have been working in the legal field for 30 years, specializing in personal injury, workers’ compensation, disability, medical malpractice, industrial injury, immigration, and family law. I am passionate about helping my clients get the best possible outcome for their case.
Yuriana Lopez
Case Manager | Pre-Litigation
Yuriana Lopez is the Disbursement Specialist at Shook & Stone. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, and she is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Yuriana is a people person, and she loves nothing more than helping others. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, biking, and spending time with her family. Yuriana is also an accomplished cook, and she enjoys sharing her culinary creations with friends and family.
Daisy Pocasangre
Daisy Pocasangre | Intake Specialist
I’m one of the Intake Specialist here at Shook & Stone. I work with all the lawyers and together we make our clients top priority. We review your case, answer any questions you may have, and assign an attorney for you.
We are here to guide you through the process. You are our top priority while we navigate through everything that needs to be done. I enjoy meeting people and putting a smile on their face!
Vivian Suarez
Vivian Suarez/ | Intake Specialist
I work with all the highly experienced legal team at Shook & Stone to serve you best. I am responsible for reviewing your case, gathering all necessary information, answering any question or concern you may have, making an appointment based on your availability and ensuring that your paperwork is processed.
You are our top priority while we navigate through everything that needs to be done. I enjoy meeting people and putting a smile on their face!
Kiana O'Day
Paralegal | Litigation
Kiana has over 20 years of experience in personal injury law and has been working with John Shook for the past 11 years. She is a highly skilled and experienced paralegal who is passionate about helping clients get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Kiana is a powerhouse that not only will take you up on a daily spin class or hot Pilates class, but her way of handling complex cases is an asset to our team and our clients at Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers.
Aide Suarez
Accounting Manager
Aide our Accounting Manager has been part of the Shook & Stone family since 2014. She has years’ of experience in the accounting field and has worked closely with all our Case Managers. She has a plethora of management experience and there isn’t a hat Aide doesn’t wear. In the evenings, Aide is finishing up her degree in Business Management in Accounting and Finance.
Brittany Dimang
Administrative Assistant Accounting
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