Will Kemp

Will Kemp, Business Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and Insurance · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratKemp Jones, LLP

Las Vegas, NV

Practicing business in Las Vegas since 1978.

48+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Will Kemp is a partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Insurance. Will has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kemp Jones, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Las Vegas, NV
Experience
over 48 years
Known for
Business · Class Action · Insurance
  • Handles Business, Class Action, and Insurance matters from Las Vegas, NV.
  • Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Will Kemp: Will Kemp is a partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Insurance. Will has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kemp Jones, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Will takes on

Will concentrates on business, class action, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Will handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Will takes business 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 Will agrees to represent you.

Class Action cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Will takes class action 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 Will agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Will takes insurance 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 Will agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Will takes litigation 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 Will agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Will Kemp — business lawyer in Las Vegas

Will Kemp is a partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Insurance. Will has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kemp Jones, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Focusing primarily on product defects, catastrophic injuries, fire litigation, and complex commercial cases, Will Kemp is considered one of the Nation’s best litigators in products liability and multi-district litigation. Will emerged on the mass litigation scene as Lead Trial Counsel in the MGM Fire Litigation and has since tried numerous complex cases including the San Juan Dupont Plaza Multi-District Fire Litigation. He successfully tried two Propofol multi-dosing cases against drug company Teva, winning verdicts totaling more than $667 million for patients who contracted Hepatitis C infections during outpatient colonoscopy procedures, and earning him the Nevada Justice Association’s 2012 Trial Lawyer of the Year award. He successfully tried a negligence case against health insurer United Healthcare for a $524 million verdict in 2013.

Known for his innovative strategies in complex cases, Will has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering or Lead Counsel Committees for numerous multi-district tort litigations including Castaño Tobacco, Breast Implants, Orthopedic Bone Screw, Fen-Phen Diet Drug, and Baycol. US News named Mr. Kemp as one of Nevada’s Best Lawyers in numerous fields including Personal Injury, Commercial, and Bet-the-Company Litigation, Chambers USA touts him as “a go-to lawyer for major mass tort cases and personal injury matters,” Super Lawyers has included his name in their publications since 2007, and he is recognized as one of Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite. He also holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV rating for competency and ethics.

Working with Will on a business matter

Focusing primarily on product defects, catastrophic injuries, fire litigation, and complex commercial cases, Will Kemp is considered one of the Nation’s best litigators in products liability and multi-district litigation. Will emerged on the mass litigation scene as Lead Trial Counsel in the MGM Fire Litigation and has since tried numerous complex cases including the San Juan Dupont Plaza…

Who Will represents

Will reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and insurance matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Arizona

    J.D. · 1978

  • Loyola University of Los Angeles

    B.A. Northwestern · 1975

Jurisdictions

Will's state bar admissions

  • Nevada U.S. District

    1978 · ACTIVE

Will studied at J.D. in University of Arizona and B.A. Northwestern in Loyola University of Los Angeles.

Law school and academic background

Will completed J.D. in University of Arizona and B.A. Northwestern in Loyola University of Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Will runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Will has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Will's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Clark County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada American Association for Justice Nevada Justice Association

    Member, Board of Governors, 1984-1985 · membership

Locations

Will Kemp's office in Las Vegas

Will's primary office is at Wells Fargo Tower, 3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, 17th Floor, Las Vegas, NV, 89169. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kemp Jones, LLP

Wells Fargo Tower, 3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, 17th Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89169

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Will Kemp — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Will. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Las Vegas.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Will Kemp — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Will charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Will'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; Will will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Will

Will discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Will confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Will's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Will Kemp

  • How much does it cost to hire Will for a business case?

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

  • Does Will offer a free consultation?

    Will charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Will's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Will's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Nevada typically take?

    Simple business 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. Will gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Will 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 — Will 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 Will?

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

  • Is Will accepting new business clients right now?

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

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson in Nevada

Will handles business matters throughout Nevada. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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