HAWKINS MELENDREZ, PC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Professor of Legal Education
GEOFFREY W. HAWKINS, ESQ., received his Masters of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from Marquette University in 2000. Mr. Hawkins is licensed to practice before all Nevada state and federal courts. Mr. Hawkins was first admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 2000, and to the Nevada Bar in 2001. Mr. Hawkins is well acknowledged within the legal community.
Mr. Hawkins, a Nationally recognized Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star," is also a legal professor at a national university in the following areas: Business Law, International Business Law, Contemporary Business Law and Employment Law. Mr. Hawkins concentrates his practice on representing business entities in civil litigation, corporate formation and commercial transactions. These areas of practice have given Mr. Hawkins invaluable experience in trials, mediations and arbitrations.
Mr. Hawkins' experience allows for obtaining client goals in a timely, cost efficient and effective manner. Mr. Hawkins believes the client comes first and understands the importance of attorney accessibility and the peace of mind that can be given to clients with timely responses to any inquiry. Mr. Hawkins devotes time to coaching premier level youth soccer teams outside the office.
Education
Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
J.D.
Practice Areas
Insurance Defense
Mr. Hawkins is a professor of legal education at a national university in the following areas: Communications Law and Ethics, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Business Law, International Business Law, Contemporary Business Law and Employment Law.
MARTIN I. MELENDREZ, ESQ., graduated in the Charter Class (2001) of UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law. Mr. Melendrez is licensed to practice before all Nevada state and federal courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Melendrez was admitted to the Nevada Bar in 2001, and is well respected among his legal peers and has a valuable understanding of Southern Nevada's political landscape.
Concentrating on commercial transactions and civil litigation, Mr. Melendrez has represented clients in multimillion dollar transactions and litigation involving real estate, business transfers and various commercial disputes. Experience in corporate entity representation, and estate planning allows Mr. Melendrez to prepare intricate business planning strategies for Small Business Owners.
Mr. Melendrez has aggressively pursued client rights in Section 1983 civil rights violations, commercial disputes, complex construction issues, Nevada tax commission and negligence cases. Mr. Melendrez is engaged in community projects, pro bono work and is an avid cyclist in his spare time.
Education
William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
J.D.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
B.A.