Malcolm P. LaVergne

A Firm Defined by Excellence and Experience. An experienced attorney can serve as a much-needed guide to help you navigate past these difficult issues. At Malcolm P. LaVergne & Associates, we pride ourselves on using our years of legal experience to protect our clients' interests through all stages of a legal matter. For well over a decade, attorney Malcolm LaVergne has assisted clients throughout Nevada, New York and Texas with legal issues related to topics such as: Accidents/Personal Injury Criminal Defense Civil Lawsuits Landlord/Tenant Law Our practice combines cutting-edge legal services with our passion for the law and a fierce dedication to our clients. Individual Attention and Advice Designed Just for You We provide both the powerful representation that you expect from a large firm and the individualized attention that a small firm can offer. Every client receives Malcolm LaVergne's direct phone number, so that he or she can always speak to Mr. LaVergne in his or her time of need. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to the law — the advice and representation you receive will be tailored to the unique circumstances of your case. What remains the same for all of our clients is our dedication to keeping our fees as reasonable as possible. Whether a case involves working on a high-profile appeal, or assisting clients with legal needs in other areas of the law, our well-honed legal skills allow us to handle negotiation and legal matters efficiently. By conducting careful planning, we are able to eliminate many of the surprises that can arise in a case and cause fees to spiral out of control.

Cornell University

J.D. (2000) | Law

1997 - 2000

Activities: Editor, Moot Court Board.

Stephen F. Austin State University

B.A. | Political Science and English

1995 - 1997

Honors: Summa Cum Laude. Highest Ranking Senior Award. Outstanding Student in Liberal Arts.

Activities: Moot Court Team. Pre Law Club.

Attorney

Malcolm P. LaVergne & Associates

Current

Contributor

Citizens for Justice

2014 - Current

Perhaps your most valuable member service, Citizens For Justice is NJA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) and the agent responsible for all NJA legislative action. CFJ was formed in 1977 to represent the Nevada lawyer at the state legislature. We've been there ever since, writing good statute, and defending you and your clients' rights. Funded by individual member contributions (not from member dues) CFJ monitors and actively participates in the legislative process from interviewing candidates to lobbying in Carson City. CFJ’s legislative work is limited to the Nevada State Assembly and Senate. CFJ does not endorse candidates.

Member

Nevada Justice Association

2007 - Current

The Nevada Justice Association is an organization of independent lawyers who represent consumers and share the common goal of improving the civil justice system. NJA is a non-profit educational organization whose charter strives towards three primary goals: To continually provide its membership with up-to-date knowledge and information through continuing legal education programs and Nevada specific publications. To monitor the legislative session in order to ensure that Nevadans' access to the courts is not diminished. To educate the public regarding their individual rights and responsibilities as citizens.

Member

Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association

2007 - Current

The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association (LVNBA) was originally incorporated in 1981 and reincorporated in 2005. Over the years, the LVNBA has grown from a small group of fourteen trailblazing attorneys and judges to a large and vibrant organization. The National Bar Association (National Bar) was founded in 1925 when there were fewer than 1,000 African-American lawyers in the nation, and less than 120 belonged to the (National Bar). By 1945, there were nearly 250 members representing 25% of the African-American members of the bar. Over the past 75 years, the National Bar has grown enormously in size and influence. When the LVNBA was founded in 1981, there were fewer than 20 African-American attorneys in state of Nevada. Currently in Nevada, circa 125-150 African-American attorneys comprise approximately 1% of the membership of the State Bar of Nevada. Since its founding, the LVNBA has grown in size and influence and LVNBA members own their own law firms, are partners and associates at small, medium, and large size firms throughout Clark County, are students and law professors at community colleges and the University of Nevada, pursue justice for clients as prosecutors and public defenders, serve in the Nevada Legislature, are members of the Nevada judiciary, and represent cities, counties, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Justice.

Member

State Bar of Texas

2001 - Current

The mission of the State Bar of Texas is to support the administration of the legal system, assure all citizens equal access to justice, foster high standards of ethical conduct for lawyers, enable its members to better serve their clients and the public, educate the public about the rule of law and promote diversity in the administration of justice and the practice of law.

Associate Attorney

Dreyer Boyajian LLP

2004 - 2005

Associate Attorney

T. Wade Welch & Associates

2002 - 2003

Staff Attorney/Clerkship

New York Court Of Appeals

2000 - 2002

'Jack of all Trades: Malcolm LaVergne '97

Stardust

December 1, 2018

O.J. Simpson threatens Cosmopolitan with $100M suit over ‘racial prejudice’

Las Vegas Sun

January 5, 2018

O.J. Simpson threatens to sue Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Las Vegas Review Journal

January 5, 2018

The Devil & O.J. Simpson

Vanity Fair

December 1, 2017

O.J. Simpson Released From Prison After 9 Years

Vanity Fair

October 1, 2017

'Jack of All Trades, Pre-Law Academy, Nacogdoches, Texas

June 14, 2018

Stephen F. Austin State University

Highest Ranking Senior

Stephen F. Austin State University

1997

Summa Cum Laude

Stephen F. Austin State University

1997

Las Vegas National Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

State Bar of Nevada

Member

2006 - Current

State Bar of Texas  # 24032653

Member

2001 - Current

State Bar of New York  # 3929833

Member

2001 - Current

Nevada

State Bar of Nevada

ID Number: 10121

Since 2006

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 3929833

Since 2001

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24032653

Since 2001

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Q. Warrent from hawaii. Don't pick him up in 30 days will he get out.. can he bail himself out for current charges here?

September 2, 2020

A: Yes, in state court he can apply for bail during extradition proceedings, but it's still in the judge's discretion to grant bail pending the formal extradition. I've done this successfully for clients before.

Q. Hello, In Nevada can you open carry a firearm on public school grounds during the summer when the school is closed?

July 8, 2020

A: No. See NRS 202.265. This statute does not have an exception for the time of day. The track is part of school property for any Nevada public school I know about. You can face a criminal charge for being on school property with a gun at any time. It's a gross misdemeanor, and you can face up to a year in jail for the violation.

Q. How does the statute of limitations work on a petit larceny charge in Nevada?

June 25, 2020

A: The charges were filed within one year of the alleged act, so the statute of limitations has been met. So you are not passed the statute of limitations. If they issued a warrant for your arrest at that time or when you failed to show up, the warrant just remains outstanding until you respond. I've seen cases 20 years old with outstanding warrants.