David C. O’Mara’s practice is concentrated in appellate advocacy, child custody, divorce and family law, DUI, personal injury, securities and shareholder disputes and probate, trusts and estate administration.
As a native Nevadan, with almost twenty (20) years of experience practicing in the state, David has developed a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of Nevada law and practice. David has been involved in numerous legal actions which have resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars for his clients and shareholders. In addition, David has successfully represented his clients at all state and federal courts in Nevada, including bench trials, jury trials and appellate arguments in the Nevada Supreme Court. David practices primarily in Washoe County, but has assisted clients with their legal needs in most of Nevada’s judicial jurisdictions, including Carson City, Clark County, Churchill County, Douglas County, Elko County, Humboldt County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Mineral County, Storey County, Washoe County.
Education
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2003)
Certificate in Government Affairs
University of Nevada, Reno (B.A., Political Science, 1999)
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Nevada Alpha President (1999)
Professional Memberships & Activities
State Bar of Nevada Member
State Bar of Nevada, Young Lawyers Section, Board Member (Former)
Nevada Supreme Court Bench Bar, Lawyer Representative (2015-present)
Clark County Bar Association Member
Washoe County Bar Association Member
Nevada Justice Association, Member
Nevada Justice Association, Board of Directors (Former)
Washoe County Probate Bar Association Member
Republican National Lawyers Association Advisory Committee
United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association
Bruce R. Thompson Chapter, American Inns of Court, Barrister (Former)
St Thomas More Society Red Mass Executive Committee (Former)
Professional Recognition & Awards
Legal Elite Top Northern Nevada Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine (2011-2015)
American Bar Foundation Fellow (2015)
Community Involvement
Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada, Board Member (2010-2015)
University of Nevada, Reno Young Alumni Chapter, Board Member
American Legion Nevada Boys’ State, Counselor (1994-1995, 2006-current)
Other Professional Experience
Federal Court of Claims, Law Clerk (2005-2006)
Nevada Election Day Coordinator and Legal Counsel, Nevada Republican Party (2004)
Second Judicial District of Nevada, Law Clerk to Hon. Steven Kosach (2001, 2003-2004)
Washoe County Public Defender Office, Legal Extern (2002)
Congressman Jim Gibbons, Legislative Correspondent (1999-2000)
Bar Admissions
Nevada
Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Nevada
United States District Court, District of Nevada
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Federal Claims
