I'm not even sure how hiring this firm came to be, as there was another firm handling the probate case. There was a lot of confusion over this. Shady. This firm really dropped the ball, a bunch of times. They kept blaming the realtor. We lost the first buyer because of their mistake. They kept promising things but they really had no business making promises (they turned out to be empty promises). When it came to cut the checks, more mistakes were made. There were three parties involved in our probate case. The paralegal didn't return my husband's calls, thus losing the 1st buyer. 90% of my husband's calls were not returned. read more

Jonathan Nelson and the entire team at J.K. Nelson Law are outstanding. They've helped me and my family with estate planning, divorce, child custody, and criminal defense, always delivering excellent results with care and professionalism. Their pricing is fair, their offices are convenient, and their service is second to none. I highly recommend Jonathan Nelson to anyone looking for a trustworthy attorney in Las Vegas,Henderson and Pahrump read more

JK Nelson Law - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I have just concluded a long Divorce Process using JK Nelson Law. Mr Nelson and his staff were prompt in returning my calls and correspondence. Mr Nelson had a firm grasp on the intricacies of the details involved in my Divorce case and the financial situation although convoluted. He did an excellent Job arguing on my behalf the points of law in my favor the day of the final trial. I won judgement in my favor and appreciate the time and attention he took in order to do so! read more

Throughout my representation from November 2024 to May 2025, I experienced repeated failures by JK Nelson including: 1. Incorrect and inconsistent billing, including being overcharged hourly rates for attorney Dan Allen without proper disclosure. Although Mr. Allen introduced himself to me as an associate attorney, I was billed at the senior attorney/partner rate of $400 per hour, instead of the $300/hour listed for associates in the signed retainer agreement. 2. Lack of transparency regarding fees, with initial cost estimates of $3,500-$5,000 being significantly exceeded without clear justification, causing financial hardship. Estimates fees ending up doubling, and projected to eventually triple. 3. JK Nelson and attorneys ignored emails and have very poor communication; several of my concerns about case management and billing were repeatedly unanswered or evaded. 4. JK Nelson do not have a document management system like most law firms. You have to rely solely on them to let you know what is going on with your case. With poor communication, it makes it a very impossible task. 5. Critical errors in case handling, such as incorrect hearing times communicated to me, a last-minute substitute lawyer appearing 25 minutes late to a hearing, and essential emails missing key recipients, violating the agreed terms. 6. Lack of notice or disclosure when Dan Allen, my primary attorney, left the firm, leaving me with no effective representation. I found out myself within 3 days of his departure. 7. Mismanagement of case documents, including errors in an Offer of Judgment that conflicted with my clear instructions, which I had to repeatedly correct. 8. Failure to timely respond or take responsibility for these issues despite multiple formal complaints on my part. 9. Emotional distress and financial strain caused by their unprofessional conduct and mismanagement, especially given the sensitive nature of family law proceedings. Due to these breaches of professional responsibility, I feel I have been neglected, misled, and financially exploited by JK Nelson and its attorneys I filed a complaint with the State Bar of Nevada, it was seriously that bad. I am waiting to hear back from them. I would never recommend JK Nelson to anybody, not even my enemies. This experience caused me so much stress and put me in a bad financial situation for poor representation. This includes both lawyers: Jonathan Nelson and Dan Allen. This is a genuine experience. When looking for legal representation in Las Vegas, in my experience, be smart and ignore all the 5 star reviews. They are often purchased and not real read more

I worked with Michael Castillo. He was knowledgeable and made it easy from start to finish by being communicative and having an understanding for what steps are needed for a reasonable outcome! read more

JK has always been an amazing attorney. Responsive when needed. His pricing always beats others, and gets done what is needed! Highly recommend him. read more

I chose this firm only because they were listed as an in-network provider through my corporate legal plan. Over the course of two years (2024 and 2025), my experience has revealed a disturbing pattern of errors, broken promises, and complete disregard for professional responsibility. When I first created my trust in 2024, the process was sloppy and careless: my name was misspelled on official documents, and the trust was titled without consultation (they simply defaulted to my full name, backwards). These are not harmless mistakes -- errors like this in estate planning can create legal disputes, delays in probate, and risks to beneficiaries. At the time, I was dealing with family matters and let it go, but when I later followed up, the firm sent me a "hold letter" in September 2024 claiming they couldn't reach me -- despite my documented emails and calls. Rather than owning their mistakes, they deflected blame onto the client. In July 2025, I returned to request a simple trust amendment, and the dysfunction repeated itself. From July through late September, I emailed and called multiple times (August 12, August 22, and September 23). On September 23 I was assured my documents would be ready by September 25. That date came and went with nothing delivered. On September 29, I followed up again, and still received no substantive response. What little communication I did receive was either evasive "word salad" emails that offered no clarity, or complete silence from the paralegal. The pattern is undeniable: this firm makes sloppy drafting errors, fails to meet deadlines, avoids accountability, and misleads clients. Estate planning is not an area where mistakes and delays can be excused. Attorneys are bound by ethical duties to act diligently and keep clients reasonably informed -- standards this firm has repeatedly failed to meet. The consequences of their behavior are not just inconvenient. Their negligence could have placed my family's estate plan at risk and left my assets improperly protected. After two years of documented failures, I can confidently say this is not an isolated mistake -- it is a systemic issue of incompetence and neglect. For contrast, I am now consulting with Young Law Group, and the difference is night and day. They are prompt, professional, precise, and take the time to ensure my documents are drafted correctly and aligned with my wishes. That is the level of accountability and diligence estate planning requires. If you value professionalism, competence, and peace of mind, do not trust this firm with something as important as your estate. There are far better options -- such as Young Law Group -- who take their fiduciary responsibility to clients seriously. read more

Amber was very eloquent and made all legal wording easy to understand. A very pleasant and interesting experience for us.

The owner came over to our house along with the notary & their assistant to redo our trust and make it right. He was very apologetic for his firm's mistakes and went above and beyond with his customer service. At the end of the day, we were very satisfied with the outcome. He is a true professional and I recommend his law firm for your trust and estate planning needs. read more

I used JK Nelson Law for a personal matter and from start to finish the entire staff were incredible! The response time was less than 24 hours, they were kind and respectful. If I ever need counsel in the future it will certainly be with this firm. read more

Going through a legal situation involving family is never easy, but working with JK Nelson Family Law made the entire process so much smoother than I ever expected. From the very first consultation, I felt heard, supported, and well-informed. My attorney was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly compassionate. They walked me through every step, answered all my (many) questions, and never made me feel like I was just another case number. What really stood out was their attention to detail and commitment to getting the best possible outcome for me and my daughter. The office staff was equally kind and responsive -- phone calls and emails were returned promptly, and I always felt like they were one step ahead in keeping things on track. If you're facing a divorce, custody case, or anything family-related, I can't recommend JK Nelson Family Law enough. Legal challenges are stressful, but having a firm that truly cares makes all the difference. Tom.M. Summerlin NV read more

Dan Allen was incredibly knowledgeable and demonstrated a willingness and desire to help. He was highly detailed reading through legal paperwork during a free legal consultation and seemed to want to do the right thing. I was impressed with his professionalism, patience, and empathy. Highly recommended. read more

Dealing with JK Nelson Law was one of the worst procedural experiences I endured following the death of my ex-husband, my daughter's father. Insurance through his work provided coverage for certain probate lawyers under their network, including this firm. Our initial call with Mr. Nelson, which was covered as a consultation under insurance, showed him to be kind and informative. Pleased by this, we informed the firm that we would be moving forward and explained how we were referred to them via the insurance company. Despite this, we were sent on a goose chase that lasted over three months. I was listed as the executor on his will. Thus we assumed I was covered to retain. JK Nelson Law set up a second consultation with an associate named Jillian Hardwick, which was also billed to the insurance company. This alone was nearly impossible as they repeatedly rejected consultation coverage from the insurance, requiring us to spend cumulative hours on the phone between the insurance and firm trying to resolve the disconnect. Once that was sorted, I phoned in to essentially fulfill this formality. Following the consultation, they sent a retainer agreement with the full cost attached. We reiterated that this was supposed to be covered by insurance. They tried to inform us that the consultation was covered but that I was not eligible to retain them under the insurance. Cue another several hours of back-and-forth between the insurance company and the firm. JK Nelson then told us that the sole beneficiary of the estate would be covered. Another consultation, billed to the insurance company, and another retainer agreement with full cost sent to us, despite us expressing multiple times that we came to them to be covered by insurance. One of our largest issues was that the firm seemed incapable of giving a straightforward answer, wasting our time and the insurance resources. Finally, the insurance company informed us that the other executor was the sole person who could receive full coverage. We were excited to finally get this process moving after months of unproductive interactions. When we called the firm back, the assistant, Amya, argued with me and told me we were still not covered. To her credit, she called back a few minutes later, admitted her fault, and apologized; but the interaction was still unprofessional. We set up a final consultation with Ms. Hardwick, who was dismissive and uninterested in sharing rudimentary information with the executor. Up to this point, we hadn't been impressed with Ms. Hardwick, but since this was a simple filing, we believed that it was best to stay as we had already invested so much time. However, in our fourth paid consultation over the span of three months, she stated that she didn't know if she could take on the case and would get back to us. Afterwards, she ghosted us entirely and refused to respond to any follow-up emails. We circled back to Mr. Nelson, who also refused to respond. The only reason we required probate services was because we suffered a death in the family. It's frustrating that they treated us with disregard, especially considering the situation that landed us on their doorstep. Not only did we have to deal with rude, unhelpful, and evasive staff, but we also had to navigate that while mourning a family member. This process made it exponentially more difficult to deal with his death as we felt we could never lay him to rest. To reiterate, we spent three months and billed the insurance company four times trying to finalize everything. We were beyond stressed during this process, and the time and effort taken to resolve these issues felt like a part-time job on top of the grief we were facing. After months and months of running in circles and trying to satisfy this firm's requirements, we were thrown back to square one without so much as a notification. I am frankly appalled at the disrespect shown by this firm in wasting our time and efforts, especially considering the vulnerable situation in which we came to them for guidance. read more

Retainer agreement signed 8/8/25. Called a few days later to find out if anything had been initiated on my case. I filled out the requested paperwork. My initial set of documents came back to me "legally incorrect" and the email said that my documents had been reviewed by an attorney. I made suggested edits and, by 9/4/25, I was no closer to having my estate planning documents signed and filed than I was on 8/8. My final emails and questions went unanswered. I had to finally call and fire this attorney. The retainer agreement states that you'll receive "top tier" service. I have a legal insurance plan and my case was an easy 7.5 hours of pay for the firm as my estate plan is about as basic as they come. Only when I called to fire the firm did Mr Nelson ask to speak with me personally. There's a reason why this firm has a "customer retention" position staffed. I've zero clue on the inner workings of any law office, but this one seems like they're under-staffed and overworked and no one is really getting any priority. It's worth saying again: the documents initially returned to me as my estate plan were legally incorrect AND reviewed by a licensed Nevada attorney. Be careful here. EDIT: moments after this review posted, this attorney called and woke my family up at almost 9pm on a school night. After I had already answered "no" when he asked to speak to me earlier. The lack of boundaries is a red flag for sure. It's amazing how much they reach out once they get fired but how they can't be bothered to talk with you about your case while you're a client. Second edit: Mr Nelson's reply here isn't 100% truthful! I have the email with the all of documents attached. These documents, the email stated, were reviewed by an attorney and were in fact, 100% not legally accurate for what a trust needs to be. No NV court would've allowed my spouse to be listed as she was and my trust would've been invalidated or left open to dispute or otherwise had I not caught this gross error! I also didn't state I would hang up. I was asked if I would speak with Mr. Nelson and I simply said "no" and that I just wanted my money back. Look at all the attention Mr. Nelson gives me after he got fired for what I perceived to be his inattention, incompetence, and unwillingness to complete my case! I would never recommend this firm, esp after Mr. Nelson's reply here. Very telling read more

I called and they immediately took my call. I needed to a Trust drawn up, a will, estate planning, and much more. They did it! It was THEE BEST response anywhere I called, in the Vegas area. I did not wait, they were very responsive. I am very grateful to their patience with my questions, and how they guided me through the process! When I had a question outside of what one knew, they had the answer within a few hours, via email! Truthfully, Henry Biernacki read more

Donna was wonderful in explaining everything that we were signing. What we were signing meant to ourselves as well as in regards to our trust and wills. Very patient and professional. Definitely recommend. read more

If I could give negative stars, I would. Working with JK Nelson and attorney Dan Allen has been one of the most traumatizing, financially, and emotionally devastating experiences of my life. I was referred to this firm through MetLife Legal, who promoted them as a top-tier law service. That could not be further from the truth. Dan Allen completely mishandled my case. To make matters worse, during court appearances, Dan Allen was clearly unprepared and unable to articulate even basic responses to the judge or opposing counsel. It was beyond unprofessional--it was embarrassing and damaging. I watched him struggle to form coherent sentences, which left me exposed and unsupported in front of the court. This is not the competence you expect from an attorney--it was negligence at best, malpractice at worst. Their billing practices are deeply questionable, and their so-called "support" is nothing more than a money grab. Dan Allen at JK Nelson Law completely failed me during a critical time. He gave opposing counsel a two-month extension without my knowledge or consent, failed to communicate important updates, and showed up in court completely unprepared. His lack of professionalism directly impacted the outcome of my case and allowed my ex-husband, Derek C, to manipulate the legal process and delay accountability. Derek C, an MFT intern, has used the family court system to continue controlling and harming me financially and emotionally. Dan Allen's negligence didn't just affect me--it empowered the wrong people. This law firm does not protect vulnerable clients; they enable injustice. Their actions directly benefited my ex-husband--a man already in a position of privilege--while leaving me completely unsupported. It's no surprise to see other reviews describing the same unethical behavior. Sadly MetLife Legal continues to recommend this firm, despite clear evidence of repeated terrible service for clients. Avoid JK Nelson Law and Dan Allen at all costs. What you get is disorganization, gaslighting, hidden fees, zero accountability, and complete incompetence. You will end up worse off than when you first engaged with them. Dan Allen is a terrible attorney--he is not fit to represent anyone in court. He can't even formulate a basic response under pressure, leaving clients unprotected and vulnerable when it matters most. read more

First, I will use Nelson law for all of my legal needs!!! The team is so service focused its refreshing to experience. the team is available 24 /7 for your needs like for me that I was in a very stressful legal situation. they took the ball and every step they would walk me through it. I live in Sun -City Summerlin and retired. Needed their caring help which they gave 100% . Special A+ to team member Aida, what a legal superstar and nice person to work with. So, if you want to sleep better use them for all your legal needs. read more

I have worked with multiple probate attorneys in our county and JK NELSON has been a pleasure to work with . Specifically his paralegal Aida Is a priceless asset to his team. She heads up most of the communication and has impressed me on three different transactions together . Their team works aggressively to get our clients through probate process and ensure that they save the families asset. I look forward to working with them in the future and highly recommend you give them a call if you have any questions. read more

The service was fantastic for POA and Quit Claim Deed for my dad and previously I had a Living Trust amended for myself....put my mind at ease. Thank you! read more

I called this office as I had a good experience with Mr. Nelson being able to help me in the past, but it could have been because he was directly above my office and was trying to get business from me. I did refer a lot of business to him which now I regret. I had a co-worker tell me that she had a ton of issues with her trust getting done, which I did not believe as I had a pretty descent experience having my trust done through Hyatt Legal. Fast Forward to 2021 and we are no longer located at the same office building. I filed a claim with Metlife Legal as I have done in the past as I had a post divorce question regarding a hearing I have coming up in a few days. I let the representative know that I needed to speak to Mr. Nelson quickly as it was a matter of if I needed to file evidence or not and just needed advise. She said she would take my question and get back to me. I got no call back. I called the next morning early at 9am and told the representative that it was imperative that I speak to Mr. Nelson today and if he was not available to let me know as soon as possible so I can locate another attorney. I am not unreasonable and I understand attorneys get busy. I get a callback at 5:15pm today, which is now 2 days and gives me zero time to locate another attorney on a FRIDAY. The representative tells me that he is not able to give me advice as there is a conflict of interest. Sounds like a huge Cop Out to me! What conflict of interest? Oh they cannot tell me due to Hippa Laws. Well, as you can see the law office gave me advise in 2018 and nothing has changed! Except I had a new attorney handling my motion, which I no longer have and they for sure are not married or related. So, what is the deal? Absolutely unprofessional to say the least to leave me hanging. Thanks a TON! read more

I used JK Nelson for a probate case. They were very attentive to my needs and took the time to answer all of my questions. I had to pivot my probate after discovering more funds and they helped me with understanding my options and the probate transition. There were definitely a number of steps to get me through probate and their excellent paralegal got me through every step (as this was all new to me). Thank you JK Nelson! read more

JK Nelson Law has been amazing with our TRUST and Adoption needs. Really fast and high quality work! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and answered all of the millions of questions I had! Highly recommend!! read more

Attorney Nelson and his entire staff were wonderful to work with. His lead paralegal Ashanti was especially helpful in coordinating the process in my case. The team was professional and prompt. Would recommend for anyone needing legal services. read more

This law office is professional and personal. Kept me posted about my case at every point and resolved it with 100% integrity. The real deal. read more

We are very satisfied with this law office. They made things easy for us and were very professional. We will use them again.

Avoid at all costs. Negligent and/or incompetent. Made several promises, didn't show up to court, let the opposing attorney lie to the judge without challenging. He asked about retainers and fees several times and clearly took less care of our case because he wasn't expecting to make $30k off of it. DO NOT, DO NOT go unless you want to lose your case. read more

Rhonda is amazing!!! I needed this firm to represent me on several different cases. I had pre-paid legal services and they handled my first case with ease. It was a bit complicated case but Jonathan and the rest of his team took care of it. Rhonda primarily worked my case. She followed up with me periodically and gave me updates. She implored empathy and was super helpful. A few weeks after that case, I needed a second case handled. Unfortunately, the pre-paid legal service was not going to cover that case. Rhonda worked with Jonathan and she offered me a sizable discount based upon my situation. I cannot speak enough good words for this firm. I will continue to use JK Nelson Law in the future should needs arise. read more

I have been working with JK Nelson Law office since June 2022. Everyone that I came in contact with was very professional, they communicate well and during the process they made sure I was well aware of all my options. They was on it and they never made me feel like I was asking stupid questions. I highly recommend this law office for your needs. Thank you all for all your help during the last 2 years I truly appreciate each and everyone of you read more

We had a change of order that was based out of Las Vegas and the Paralegal and attorneys were so prompt and informative. The fees were affordable (the other party and I were more amicable than usual.) It was a faster process than the original divorce. They take a bit longer to respond on email- so calling them worked for our case. I recommend them to anyone with a Family Law case!! read more

Attorney JK Nelson and his team are the best! I have had multiple traffic tickets, and Attorney Allen handled my case with professional and care. The office staff Ashanti kept me updated along the way with the status. Along with providing me with all the needed information until the end. Highly recommend. They are amazing!! read more

JK Nelson Law has been so amazing in helping me with my divorce. The entire team I've spoken with has been so responsive and helpful. I had initially started the divorce process on my own but decided I'd feel better with a lawyer. After searching around, I did a consultation with Mr. Thoman who was able to answer all my questions and knew exactly what he was doing. From there, I decided to go with this firm as their prices were also very reasonable. Throughout the whole process from start to finish, any person I've talked to when calling has been very kind and helpful. Mr. Thoman was very professional and was always there to answer my questions and concerns, and would always call back if he couldn't speak at that moment. Mr. Hernandez was also so considerate and aided in everything from writing up the forms, emailing them, following up with me, and keeping me in the loop. Going with this firm was such a great decision and I'll definitely be referring people to them in the future. read more

I worked with JK Nelson law to prepare a set of Estate documents for my husband and myself. Donna was extremely helpful and through in guiding us on what to do in a very timely manner. I am sure to come back again to this firm for future legal matter needs. read more

DO NOT use this law firm, specifically Dan Allen. He completely gouged my husband and I in his custody case. There was AT LEAST 10 unanswered emails/phone calls from him and his paralegal Rhett. We would go weeks without getting a status update and when we would request one, no answer. We had an appointment set up with him and he wasn't even in the office that day, ended up having to be through the phone. Dan is on suspension with the bar currently and it doesn't seem like anyone is monitoring him. He's obviously suspended for a reason. He recommended a motion that we didn't need. Quoted us $1500 but it cost us over $2000. Total we gave this guy $6500, this amount DID NOT even get us to our CMC. Once we fired him through email, received a phone call IMMEDIATELY?!? We ended up firing him right before the CMC and did the rest ourselves. What a waste of time/money. read more

Jonathan And his firm are TOP NOTCH! A bound and determined X wife armed with her parents retirement fund has been no with Jonathan as my advocate. It's been a long year 2023, close the book in December my friend and turn the page. Respectfully, Chris Jensen. read more

This firm has handled all my legal needs, estate planning, forming a business, trusts and legal contracts. The attorney was knowledgeable and patient, willing to explain and answer questions. The staff inside the office are also friendly and polite. Overall, a high quality experience and painless legal processes. read more

This law group is so wonderful and very professional. Was able to get what I needed and it a timely manner. I will continue my business with them in the future read more

We met with rhe lawyer and he graciously answered all our questions and made suggestions about improving our documents. Mr Nelson spen time with us and I felt very accommodated. and comfortable. This is a great place, with great people, to work with. I highly recommend them. read more

Worked with Donna from JK Nelson Law after requesting an update to our existing living trust documents. We had recently moved to to Nevada and the original trust was created in California. After consultation with Donna she advised us rather than risk future complications we should shelve the original and create a new set of trust documents in compliance with Nevada law. She was very thorough and detail orientated and responded within a day to all my email inquiries. At document signing time ... she was patient and took her time explaining each document and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend Donna and JK Nelson Law to anyone who has trust related needs. read more

I called and asked for info on a simple Will and power of attorney's. They explained everything to me and quoted the fee up front and let me choose what I thought was best without trying to upsell me. The fee was reasonable and the work was done quickly. They were very courteous and professional. I would definitely recommend them. read more