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Woodburn and Wedge, Nevada-based independent law firm, has been named the 2011 Champion of Justice Law Firm Honoree by Nevada Legal Services (NLS) for contributing to NLS’ efforts to promote pro bono legal aid to the Nevada community. Woodburn and Wedge will receive the honor during the Champions of Justice luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 20 at Peppermill.
Woodburn and Wedge attorneys have donated their legal services over the last year to numerous individuals in the Reno-Sparks area in need of free legal services referred to them by NLS. Woodburn and Wedge associate attorneys Brenoch Wirthlin, Joshua Woodbury and Shay Wells served the majority of the NLS referred clients.
NLS is a non-profit, state-wide organization providing free legal services to low income Nevadans. With three offices located in Las Vegas, Reno and Carson City and an outreach office in Elko, NLS has represented clients in federal courts, state courts and in administrative hearings.
About Woodburn and Wedge:
Established in 1918, Woodburn and Wedge is one of Nevada’s largest independent and general practice law firms. Its attorneys concentrate on litigation, corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, mining law, water law, environmental law, bankruptcy, utility law, and public and private land use law. The firm also has broad experience in estate planning, probate, 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.
