About Cory

Cory Santos is the owner and manager of Santos Law, PLLC in Reno, Nevada — He has been practicing law since 2002, focusing primarily on personal injury cases. The firm handles various legal matters, including criminal law, employment law, immigration law, traffic tickets, and entertainment and sports law. With a diverse practice, Cory aims to meet the varied needs of his clients across northern Nevada. He earned his Juris Doctor from the UNLV-William S. Boyd School of Law in 2002. His legal career began as a law clerk in 2000, where he worked that laid the foundation for his future practice.

After completing his clerkship, he served as a deputy lawyer before transitioning to an associate role in 2008. In 2018, he took the next step in his career by establishing his own firm. This lets the attorney serve clients with a more approach. Cory's caseload primarily consists of personal injury claims, where he advocates for clients who have suffered due to negligence. He also represents individuals in criminal law matters, handling the requirements of the justice system. His expertise extends to employment law, ensuring that employees' rights are protected, and he assists clients with immigration issues, traffic violations, and entertainment-related legal matters.

His practice is not limited to Nevada; Cory is also admitted to the 9th Circuit, the 10th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. This broad jurisdictional reach allows him to handle cases that may involve federal law or cross state lines. He is committed to staying informed about changes in the law, which is crucial for effective representation. Cory is an active member of several legal associations, including The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the American Association for Justice. His involvement in these organizations reflects his dedication to the legal profession and his commitment to advocating for justice.

He is also a member of the Utah Bar Association and the Nevada Justice Association, where he engages with fellow attorneys to share insights and strategies. Outside of his legal practice, Cory is known for his community involvement and dedication to helping others. He believes in giving back to the community and often participates in local events and initiatives that promote legal awareness and education. Through his work at Santos Law, he aims to provide high-quality legal services while maintaining a strong connection to the Reno community.

Education

UNLV-William S. Boyd School of Law

J.D. (2002)

1998

Experience

Owner/Manager Lawyer

Santos Law, PLLC.
2018

Associate Lawyer

The Law Office of Joel A. Santos
2008

Deputy Lawyer

State of Nevada, Nevada Lawyer for Injured Workers
2002

Law Clerk

The Law Office of Cyntha Follis
2000

Law Clerk

Albrght, Stoddard, et. Al
2000

Accepted Jurisdictions

9th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Utah
Nevada
10th Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
Utah State Courts State Trial Court
Nevada State Courts State Trial Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Criminal Law Employment Law Immigration Law Traffic Tickets Entertainment & Sports Law

Legal Services Scope

Initial Consultation Case Filing Discovery Trial Appeal

Professional Associations

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

has membership 2021 - Current

The Federalist Society

has membership 2004 - Current

American Association For Justice

has membership 2003 - Current

Utah Bar Association

has membership 2002 - Current

Nevada Justice Association

Sustaining has membership 1999 - Current