Craig D. Friedel, Trusts Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 11 years of legal practice
Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing trusts in Las Vegas since 2015.
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Craig D. Friedel is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Craig has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd.
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NEVADA
- Experience
- over 11 years
- Known for
- Trusts
- Handles Trusts matters from Las Vegas, NEVADA.
- Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026).
About Craig D. Friedel: Craig D. Friedel is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Craig has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd.
Areas of practice
Craig's practice areas in Las Vegas
Craig concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Craig takes trusts matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Biography
Craig D. Friedel, trusts attorney serving Las Vegas
Craig D. Friedel is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Craig has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd. Craig works from Las Vegas, Nevada and takes on trusts matters across the region.
Craig Friedel is a partner with the firm, where he focuses his practice primarily in trust and estate litigation and administration as well as business litigation. Craig routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and private and professional fiduciaries involving all aspects of trusts and estates litigation including breach of fiduciary duty, lack of mental capacity, undue influence, unjust enrichment, duress, fraud, conversion, quiet title actions, and creditor claims. He has significant experience litigating trust and estate actions which involve complex financial issues, including those related to the allocation of investments, accounting discrepancies, valuation of businesses, improper distributions, sale of assets, estate and income taxes, etc. Craig also represents business owners in all facets of business litigation, succession disputes, and handles real estate issues related to businesses and trust. Craig graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University. Thereafter, he attended UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law on a full three-year academic scholarship during which time he was an extern for Former Probate Commissioner, Wesley Yamashita. Craig has been repeatedly voted a Nevada Business Legal Elite: Best Up and Coming Attorneys, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and Super Lawyer: Rising Stars. Craig was born and raised in Las Vegas and is a third generation Nevadan. He graduated as a Valedictorian from Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada.
Working with Craig on a trusts matter
Craig Friedel is a partner with the firm, where he focuses his practice primarily in trust and estate litigation and administration as well as business litigation. Craig routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and private and professional fiduciaries involving all aspects of trusts and estates litigation including breach of fiduciary duty, lack of mental capacity, undue influence,…
Clients Craig works with
Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Craig studied and practices
William S. Boyd School of Law
— · 2015
Brigham Young University
— · 2012
Jurisdictions
Craig's state bar admissions
Nevada
2015 · ACTIVE
Craig studied at — in William S. Boyd School of Law and — in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Craig completed — in William S. Boyd School of Law and — in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Craig's legal honors and published work
Craig has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Mountain States Rising Stars (2022–2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Rank Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine (2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Business – Legal Elite, Best Up and Coming Attorneys (2018–2020)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Craig D. Friedel's office in Las Vegas
Craig's primary office is at 9060 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89129. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd
9060 West Cheyenne Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
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How to hire Craig D. Friedel — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Craig
Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Craig D. Friedel
How much does it cost to hire Craig for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Craig offer a free consultation?
Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in Nevada typically take?
Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Craig is licensed in Nevada. Matters governed by Nevada law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Craig will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Craig?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Craig accepting new trusts clients right now?
Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Trusts attorneys serving Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson in Nevada
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