General Information
Year founded:
1918
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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Formed in 1918, Woodburn and Wedge is one of Nevada's largest independent law firms with its office located in the Sierra Plaza in Southeast Reno. Woodburn and Wedge is a general practice law firm which has developed a strong corporate and business clientele, especially among mining, utility and real estate companies. Although Woodburn and Wedge maintains a general law practice, its attorneys concentrate on litigation, corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, water law, environmental law, bankruptcy, utility law, estate planning, probate, and public and private land use law. The firm also has broad experience in trust administration, probate and trust litigation and tax law. Several of the firm’s attorneys devote a substantial portion of their practices to family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody, spousal support and family mediation.
Woodburn and Wedge provides full services for a wide variety of clients, ranging from national corporations to small local businesses and individuals.
Woodburn and Wedge provides full services for a wide variety of clients, ranging from national corporations to small local businesses and individuals.
Rankings
Woodburn and Wedge is metro ranked in 7 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsMetro Rankings
Reno
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Water Law
Firm Leadership
About Our Clients
Advanta Corp., Allstate Indemnity Company, Allstate Insurance Company, Bank of America, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Ebara International Corp., Edgewood Companies, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Ford Motor Credit Company, Goldcorp, Globe Turbocharger, ING, Lennar, Marlin Leasing Corp., NV Energy, Nevada Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, Northern Nevada Dental Society, Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, Progressive Preferred Insurance Company, Progressive Professional Liability Group, Progressive Specialty Insurance Company, Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno, Sotheby's Financial Services, Tanamera, Tenet Healthcare Corporation, The TCW Group, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Union Pacific Railroad, United Federal Credit Union, U.S. Food Service, Inc., U.S. Specialty Insurance Company, Walker River Irrigation District
Rankings
Metro Rankings
Reno
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Water Law
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Water Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Demographics
Partners
Male:
11
Female:
2
White / Caucasian:
12
Multi-Racial:
1
Persons with Disabilities:
1
Of Counsel (but not partners)
Male:
1
White / Caucasian:
1
Associates
Male:
2
Female:
2
Hispanic / Latinx:
1
White / Caucasian:
2
Multi-Racial:
1
Attorney Management / Department Heads
Male:
2
Female:
1
White / Caucasian:
3
Paralegals
Female:
10
Hispanic / Latinx:
2
White / Caucasian:
8
Non-Legal Employees
Male:
5
Female:
5
Hispanic / Latinx:
2
White / Caucasian:
8
Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- 2023 Mountain States Rising Stars - Shay Wells
- 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers - Shawn B Meador and Jason C. Morris
Main Location
Reno,
NV
Sierra Plaza, Suite 500
6100 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89511-1159
United States
775-688-3000
Call our Reno, NV location at 775-688-3000
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Management and Personnel
Associate Attorney
Cassy J. Walsh
Managing Shareholder
Gregg P. Barnard
Associate Attorney
Bronagh M. Kelly
Associate Attorney
Jose A. Tafoya
Associate Attorney
Patrick M. Kealy
Shareholder
Dale E. Ferguson
Shareholder
Dane Anderson
Shareholder
Ellen Jean Winograd
Shareholder
Gordon H. DePaoli
Shareholder
Jason C. Morris
Shareholder
Michael W. Keane
Shareholder
Seth Adams
Shareholder
Sharon M. Jannuzzi
Shareholder
Shawn B Meador
Shareholder
Shawn G. Pearson
Shareholder
Shay L. Wells
Shareholder
W. Chris Wicker
Contacts
Managing Shareholder
Gregg P. Barnard
Administrator
Candace Kelley