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Dana A. Dwiggins, Trusts Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

Over 27 years of legal practice

Practicing trusts in Las Vegas since 1999.

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Dana A. Dwiggins is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Dana has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd.

Based in
Las Vegas, NEVADA
Experience
over 27 years
Known for
Trusts
  • Handles Trusts matters from Las Vegas, NEVADA.
  • Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Las Vegas) (2024).

About Dana A. Dwiggins: Dana A. Dwiggins is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Dana has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd.

Areas of practice

Dana's practice areas in Las Vegas

Dana concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Trusts cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Dana 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 Dana agrees to represent you.

Biography

Dana A. Dwiggins, trusts attorney serving Las Vegas

Dana A. Dwiggins is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Dana has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd. Dana works from Las Vegas, Nevada and takes on trusts matters across the region.

Dana Dwiggins is a member of the firm's management committee and former managing partner of the firm, where she focuses her practice primarily on probate and trust litigation, small business litigation, trust and estate administration, guardianships and trust and wills. She routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors and private and professional fiduciaries in both contested and uncontested matters affecting all aspects of trusts and estates. Dana has substantial experience litigating matters involving complex claims for breach of fiduciary duty, including claims relating to allocation of investments, accounting discrepancies, valuation of businesses and other assets, sale of assets, estate and income taxes, distributions and Nevada's Uniform Principal and Income Act. Additionally, she litigates claims involving testamentary and contractual capacity, undue influence, fraud and unjust enrichment.

Dana's experience also extends out of court, where she has successfully negotiated settlements for clients involving complex trust and estate matters. She assisted the firm in negotiating a settlement that netted the firm's client $50 million. Dana's litigation experience extends to not only state court but federal court as well, at both the trial and appellate levels, including case assessment, motion practice, hearings, discovery, depositions, trial, settlement conferences, mediations and appeals. She has also successfully argued before the Nevada Supreme Court.

Dana also represents and assists personal representatives in handling all aspects of the administration of probate and trust estates. In connection with the same, she works closely with accountants to ensure the timely filing of trust and estate tax returns, preparation of accountings, the preparation of inventories and the distribution of trust and estates.

Dana is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, where she served as the chair of the Probate and Trust Section for 2020 and 2021. She is also a member of the Client Security Fund for the Nevada State Bar. Additionally, she is a member of the American Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association and Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys.


Working with Dana on a trusts matter

Dana Dwiggins is a member of the firm's management committee and former managing partner of the firm, where she focuses her practice primarily on probate and trust litigation, small business litigation, trust and estate administration, guardianships and trust and wills. She routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors and private and professional fiduciaries in both contested and…

Clients Dana works with

Dana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Dana studied and practices

  • University of the Pacific

    J.D. · 1999

Jurisdictions

Dana's state bar admissions

  • Nevada

    1999 · ACTIVE

Dana studied at J.D. in University of the Pacific.

Law school and academic background

Dana completed J.D. in University of the Pacific. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dana runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Dana's legal honors and published work

Dana has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Las Vegas)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Las Vegas)

    2019

  • 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 — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers, High Net Worth: Private Wealth Law (2024 & 2025)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Attorneys, Super Lawyer Mountain States (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Desert Companion

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Vegas, Inc.

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer, Mountain States (2015 to present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Women, Super Lawyer Mountain States (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Women in the Law, The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Las Vegas) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Las Vegas) (2019). 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 — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026).

Locations

Dana A. Dwiggins's office in Las Vegas

Dana'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.

Main office

Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman Ltd

9060 West Cheyenne Avenue

Las Vegas, Nevada 89129

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Hiring guide

How to hire Dana A. Dwiggins — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Dana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana'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; Dana 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 Dana

Dana 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. Dana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Dana'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 Dana A. Dwiggins

  • How much does it cost to hire Dana for a trusts case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Dana offer a free consultation?

    Dana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Dana'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. Dana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Dana take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?

    Dana 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 — Dana 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 Dana?

    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. Dana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Dana accepting new trusts clients right now?

    Dana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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