Attorney & Staff
Dale B. Rycraft Jr. , Esquire
Mr. Rycraft has practiced law for approximately fourteen years. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was a partner at Peel Brimley, LLP, one of the top construction law firms in Nevada. He has more than eight years experience handling mechanics liens and construction claim litigation. Mr. Rycraft has drafted, reviewed, and negotiated hundreds of contracts on behalf of owners, general contractors and subcontractors. Mr. Rycraft also practices bankruptcy law where he has represented both creditors and debtors. Prior to joining the Peel Brimley law firm, Mr. Rycraft worked as an attorney for TIG Excess and Surplus Lines, Inc. and Zurich N.A. At Zurich’s Las Vegas staff legal office, his practice was concentrated primarily in the defense of subcontractors in construction defect lawsuits. Mr. Rycraft’s current law practice is concentrated in the areas of construction law, where he represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, and bankruptcy, where he represents consumer and small business debtors, as well as mechanics lien claimants pursuing their statutory lien rights in bankruptcy court.
Admitted
- Arizona State Bar, 1996
- Nevada State Bar, 1999
Education
- California State University, Fullerton, B.A., Business, 1983
- California State University, Pomona, M.B.A., Finance, 1989
- Gonzaga University, J.D., 1995
Memberships
- Nevada Bar Association
- Arizona Bar Association
- Clark County Bar Association
- American Bar Association (Member, Construction Law Section)
- FINRA Panel Arbitrator
Lecturer
- Trips, Traps and Ploys Used in Construction Scheduling in Nevada - Lorman Education Services, Inc., 2005
- Fundamentals of Construction Contracts - Lorman Education Services, Inc., 2006
- What To Do When Construction Projects Go Bad, - Lorman Education Services, Inc.,2007
- Employment Law Update in Nevada - Sterling Education Services, Inc., 2008
- Using OCIP's and CCIP's in Nevada - Lorman Education Services, Inc., 2008
Born
- Lynwood, California, May 8, 1959
Sharon Samson, Paralegal
Sharon Samson was president of the Clark County Organization of Legal Assistants from 1998 – 2000. She is one of seven paralegals in the State of Nevada certified in her specialty by the National Association of Legal Assistants. Sharon's areas of knowledge are concentrated in:
- Mechanic's lien law
- Corporate law
- Commercial litigation
- Construction defect law
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
- Habeas corpus law
Education
- Albany Junior College, Albany, New York, 1976
Certified
- National Association of Legal Assistants, 1995
- Specialty Certification, 2000
Lecturer
- Discovery in Nevada, National Paralegal Institute, 1999
- Procedural Default, Administrative Offices of the United States Courts, 2002
Publications
- Co-author Nevada Instructional Manual on preparing writs of habeas corpus for the office of the federal public defender
Sandy Barker, Paralegal
Sandy Barker provided legal services to the law firm of Cohne, Rappaport & Segal, P.C., and Boulden & Gillman, P.C., in Salt Lake City, Utah for about 20 years before joining Rycraft Law. Sandy was the paralegal for Duane H. Gillman and Roger G. Segal, Chapter 11 Panel Trustees for the District of Utah. She has assisted numerous attorneys in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy filings. Her areas of knowledge include:
- Real estate law
- Litigation
- Creditor workouts
- Collection matters
Bankruptcy experience
As a seasoned paralegal, Ms. Barker has a wide range of bankruptcy experience including preparing Statement of Affairs and Schedules for debtors as well as reviewing same for Trustees. Her vast knowledge and understanding of the latest changes in bankruptcy law, including the most recent Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act makes Sandy essential to Rycraft Law.
When you want to be treated as if you are the ONLY client
At Rycraft Law you are treated as if you are Dale's ONLY client. If you want personal service, call Dale at 702-823-5715 or contact him online.
