I am a Nevada business mediator, arbitrator, and special master with over 30 years of experience litigating thousands of disputes as a litigator, arbitrator, Judge, Judge Pro Tem, and Special Master. This Litigation Toolbox is designed to assist those involved in litigation in Nevada state or federal courts to navigate the process involved in any Nevada civil litigation, including under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. My aim is for this Toolbox to be a knowledge resource center for litigants and advocates, and for those trying to understand the process better. Please feel free to reach out to me if there are resources that should be added to this Toolbox.
NEVADA CAUSES OF ACTION, ELEMENTS OF CLAIMS, REMEDIES, THEORIES OF LIABILITY, AND DEFENSES
These posts do not constitute legal counsel. No guarantee is given that the law is as stated in these posts, as the law is constantly changing. This is meant to be a resource to allow you to become familiar with Nevada causes of action. Before relying on any post below, you should conduct your own research or seek competent counsel.
This section links to a comprehensive index of Nevada civil causes of action, including the elements required to establish each claim, available remedies, and applicable defenses. Whether you are drafting a complaint or evaluating an opposing party’s claims, knowing the required elements is the essential starting point.
Go To: Nevada Causes of Action
RULES & COURT INFORMATION
Nevada civil litigation is governed by a layered framework of statewide rules and court-specific local rules. This section collects the most important rulesets for practitioners in Nevada state and federal courts, including the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, local district court rules, appellate rules, and links to key court websites. For a head start, consider these titles available on Amazon.
- The Rules of the Game: Comprehensive Amendments to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
- The Changes Coming to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure: An Overview
- Deadlines and Due Dates Under the 2019 Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
- What Can Nevada State Court Attorneys Learn About Proportionality From Federal Court Decisions?
- Practicing in Nevada’s State and Federal Civil Courts: What Are the Differences?
- 2019 Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP)
- Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Federal Rules of Evidence
- Nevada Short Trial Rules
- Rules Governing Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Nevada Alternate Trial Rules
- Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct
- Foreclosure Mediation Rules
- Nevada Electronic Filing and Conversion Rules
- Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
- Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Supreme Court Rules
- Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct
- Policy for Handling Filed, Lodged, and Presumptively Confidential Documents
- Rules Pertaining to Exhibits Marked and/or Admitted Into Evidence
LOCAL RULES
- Local Rules of Practice for the Justice Court of Las Vegas Township
- Local Rules of Practice for the Justice Court of North Las Vegas Township
- Local Rules of Practice for the Justice Court of Reno Township
- Local Rules of Practice for the Rural Justice Courts in the State of Nevada
- Rules of the District Court of the State of Nevada
- Local Rules of Practice for First Judicial District Court
- Local Rules of Practice for the Second Judicial District Court
- Criminal Rules of Practice for the Second Judicial District Court
- Local Rules of Practice for the Third Judicial District Court
- Local Rules of Practice for the Fourth Judicial District Court
- Local Rules of Practice for the Seventh Judicial District Court
- Local Rules of Practice for the Eighth Judicial District Court
- Local Rules of Practice for the Ninth Judicial District Court
- Local Rules of Practice for the Tenth Judicial District Court
- Rules Governing Sealing and Redacting Court Records
- Rules Governing the Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics
- Rules Governing Appearance by Audiovisual Transmission Equipment
- Rules Governing the Collection of Fees and Charges
- Addendum (Policies and Procedures of the Board of Bar Examiners and the Moral Character and Fitness Committee)
- Nevada Rules on the Administrative Docket
- Minimum Records of Retention
- United States District Court – District of Nevada
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Nevada Supreme Court
- Nevada Supreme Court Library
- Eighth Judicial District Court Blog
- SCOTUSBlog
IMPORTANT STATUTES
- Nevada Revised Statutes
- Statutory Interpretation by Nevada Courts
- Disputable Presumptions in Nevada Law
- Receiver Statute: NRS Chapter 32
- Injunctions: NRS Chapter 33
- Private Corporations: NRS Chapter 78
- Trade Secrets, Misappropriation of; Uniform Trade Secrets Act Violation; NRS Chapter 600A
- Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 38 (Uniform Arbitration Act of 2000)
- Nevada Statutes of Limitation
PLEADINGS AND FORMS
A well-drafted complaint is the foundation of any civil case. This section provides resources for drafting and responding to pleadings in Nevada state and federal court, including sample forms, formatting checklists, jurisdictional statement templates, and guidance on verification requirements and statutes of limitation.
- Know the Elements of that Cause of Action
- When Does a Nevada Complaint Need to be Verified?
- Sample Form Nevada Complaint
- Plaintiff’s Pleadings: Pitfalls to Avoid When Drafting the Complaint, by Wayne N. Outten and Jack A. Raisner
- Formatting Checklist for Complaint, by Annie S. Amaral
- Sample Jurisdictional Statements Under NRCP 8
- What Should You Do If You Have Been Sued?
- An Associate’s Answer Checklist
- Attorney Fees, Pleading as Special Damages
- Rule 12(f) Motion to Strike Complaint
- Nevada Statutes of Limitation
- Nevada Statutes of Limitation and the Discovery Rule
- Sample Form Affidavit
- Sample Form Declaration
PRO HAC VICE
- Supreme Court Rule 42
- Sample Pro Hac Vice Application (.pdf)
- Sample Pro Hac Vice Application
- Pro Hac Vice Sample Motion to Associate (Word)
- Pro Hac Vice Sample Order Admitting (Word)
- Certificate of Good Standing Request Form
DISCOVERY
Discovery in Nevada civil litigation is governed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure and, in federal court, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This section links to the Nevada Law Blog’s Discovery Digest — a dedicated resource covering mandatory disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, requests for production, protective orders, and discovery sanctions.
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE DATABASE
This section collects practical legal resources for Nevada civil litigators, covering topics that arise regularly in litigation but are not always easy to find in one place — including subpoena responses, injunctive relief standards, contract law principles, punitive damages, and evidence rules.
- Black’s Law Dictionary
- How Do I Respond to A Subpoena in Nevada?
- Parol Evidence Rule
- Injunctive Relief (Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary and Permanent Injunction)
- Obtaining an Injunction Against Non-Signatories
- Appointment Of A Receiver
- Nevada Contract Law: A Digest
- What is a Notice of Breach and Opportunity to Cure?
- What Constitutes a Material Breach of Contract?
- Nevada Statutes of Limitation and the Discovery Rule
- Punitive Damages in Federal Court
- Nevada Punitive Damages
- Usury in Nevada
- Libel and Slander: What You Need to Know
- Joint Defense Agreement
- Practice Pointer: How to use an Adverse Witness to Help Your Case
- Practice Pointer: How to Move for the Admission of Evidence
- What is a Motion in Limine?
APPEALS
Resources for Nevada appellate practice, including standards of review, writ petitions, and Rule 54(b) guidance.
- Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition in Nevada
- Writ Petition for Denial of Motion to Dismiss in Nevada
- Nevada Standards of Review on Appeal
- Rule 54(b) — A Primer
PRACTICE POINTERS
- How to Collect on a Judgment
- Charging Orders: Post-Judgment Remedy
- Judgment Interest Calculator
- Impeaching a Witness With Prior Testimony: A How-To Guide
- Methods for Impeaching a Witness with Prior Testimony While Keeping Them From Quibbling About It
- What Constitutes Admissible Evidence Under Rule 56?
- The Secrets of Superstar Associates
- Writing Tips for the Transactional Attorney
- The Legal Writing Habit Judges Say They Can’t Stand
JURY INSTRUCTIONS
OFFICIAL FORMS
Nevada courts and the State Bar maintain a library of official forms for use in civil litigation. This section links to the Official Forms Library maintained on this site, providing quick access to the standardized documents most commonly needed in Nevada civil practice.
Hon. Jay Young (Ret.) is a retired judicial officer with decades of experience presiding over complex civil litigation matters. Following a distinguished career on the bench, Judge Young now serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and court‑appointed special master, and discovery referee. Judge Young brings a disciplined, impartial, and results‑oriented approach to dispute resolution. Judge Young is based in Nevada and accepts appointments statewide and nationally, subject to agreement or court order. He can be reached at 855.777.4557 or info@armadr.com
Known for judicial temperament, analytical rigor, and practical problem‑solving, Judge Young assists litigants and counsel in resolving high‑stakes disputes efficiently and with integrity and employing best practices. He is recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s publication Best Lawyers as Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.