Four-year fight
Preparation sustained through a complex product-defect matter.
Las Vegas personal injury trial attorneys
Reputation is earned. Preparation is everything.
When a serious injury changes your life, Summit brings focused trial advocacy, direct communication, and a strategy built around your story.
No fee unless we recover for you.
SelectedRS19-24Rising StarsSuper Lawyers selection
MemberABTrialABOTAActive trial advocate
ActiveNV13118Nevada BarActive license, bar #13118
PartnerEP2019Equity PartnerMessner Reeves promotion
Renee M. Finch, Esq.
Experienced enough to see every side of the case.
After two decades working with insurance companies as both an employee and retained counsel, Renee founded Summit Trial Attorneys to put that perspective to work for injured people.
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars selection, 2019-2024
- Active member, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Active Nevada bar member, bar #13118
- Founder, Summit Trial Attorneys, April 2025
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Perspective
Perspective
Experience from both sides
How a defense-side foundation informs plaintiff advocacyThe Summit perspective
Experience that sees the whole claim.
Defense-side experience. Plaintiff-focused advocacy.
Renee's career began managing claims professionals at a major insurance company and continued through insurance defense and litigation. That background gives Summit a practical view of how serious injury claims are evaluated, prepared, and negotiated.
Today, Renee brings that perspective to injured people in Las Vegas and throughout Southern Nevada, with direct communication and a strategy built around the facts of each case.
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A defining product-defect caseThe case that changed the course
One client's fight became a new beginning.
In December 2020, Renee met a client whose hand had been nearly taken by a preventable accident. The product-defect case required four years of preparation and persistence.
The matter ended in a life-changing settlement. It also gave Renee the clarity to build Summit as a firm dedicated to injured people and informed by a deep understanding of how the other side evaluates claims.
Life-changing resolution
A settlement described by Renee as transformative for her client.
Summit founded
The experience helped inspire the firm's launch in April 2025.
Meet the trial team
Built by attorneys who understand both sides.
Renee and Jaclyn bring years of insurance-defense experience to a plaintiff practice designed around clear counsel, serious preparation, and personal attention.
Meet the full team
Founding Partner01
Renee M. Finch
Renee founded Summit after two decades working with insurers. She is an active ABOTA member and brings a defense-side perspective to plaintiff advocacy.
Meet Renee
Attorney02
Jaclyn Kliewer
A Boyd Law graduate with honors and CALI awards, Jaclyn spent more than six years defending insurers and corporations before choosing to advocate for injured people.
Meet JaclynProfessional record
Recognition earned over time.
These milestones are drawn from Renee's published professional profiles and career announcements.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Selected in Nevada for six consecutive years.
ABOTA member
Active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Equity partner
Promoted to equity partner at Messner Reeves in Las Vegas.
Licensed counsel
Admitted to practice in Nevada and Colorado.
How we can help
Practice areas
Whether your injury happened on the road, at work, in a hotel, or because an insurer failed to protect you, our team is ready to listen and act.
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Car crash injuries
Advocacy after collisions, rideshare crashes, distracted driving, and serious motor vehicle injuries.
↗ 02Semi-truck crashes
Focused representation for high-impact commercial vehicle collisions and catastrophic injuries.
↗ 03Dog bites
Helping injured people pursue accountability and compensation after an animal attack.
↗ 04Slip and fall
Investigating unsafe conditions, premises negligence, and the full impact of a fall injury.
↗ 05Hotel injury cases
Representation for guests and visitors injured because a property failed to keep them safe.
↗ 06Bad faith insurance
When your own insurer delays, denies, or undervalues a claim, we know how to respond.
↗ 07Sexual assault and abuse
Confidential, survivor-centered representation against individuals and institutions responsible.
↗ 08Product liability
Pursuing manufacturers and sellers when a defective product causes serious harm.
↗ 09Wrongful death
Compassionate, determined counsel for families navigating an immeasurable loss.
↗The Summit difference
Experience that stays personal.
We built Summit for people who want serious advocacy without losing the human relationship at the center of their case.
Trial perspective
We evaluate the evidence and the likely path forward from the beginning, not after your options have narrowed.
Local knowledge
Our team represents clients across Las Vegas, Henderson, and communities throughout Southern Nevada.
Plain-language counsel
We explain the legal process clearly so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
A clear path forward
Good counsel begins with a conversation.
After an injury, the next steps can feel uncertain. We make the process easier to understand, then do the hard work of preparing your claim with care and purpose.
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Listen closely
We learn what happened and what you need.
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Build the case
We gather the evidence and make the strategy clear.
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Move decisively
We pursue the strongest path toward justice.
Perspective from both sides
Preparation creates leverage.
Understanding the other side helps us prepare your case with purpose.
Summit Trial Attorneys20Years working with insurers
2019-2024Rising Stars selections
2025Summit founded in Las Vegas
Resources for the road ahead
Start with better questions.
Clear information can help you protect your health, your evidence, and your options after an injury.
Guide 01
What to do after a car crash
Practical first steps for documenting what happened and getting the care you need.
Read the guide ↗ Guide 02When a property injury is not your fault
Questions to ask when a fall or hotel injury may have been caused by unsafe conditions.
Read the guide ↗ Perspective 03Trial or settlement?
How your attorney evaluates the strongest path for your goals, your timeline, and your case.
Start a conversation ↗Frequently asked questions
Clarity from the first conversation.
Every case is different. A confidential consultation is the best way to understand how these general answers may apply to you.
What does a free case review include?
We listen to what happened, ask a few focused questions, and discuss whether our team may be able to help. There is no obligation to move forward.
How soon should I contact an attorney?
It is helpful to speak with counsel as soon as you can. Early guidance can help protect evidence, document injuries, and keep important deadlines in view.
Do you handle cases outside Las Vegas?
We serve clients throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and Southern Nevada. Contact us to discuss the location and details of your case.
What does contingency representation mean?
In qualifying injury matters, attorney fees are typically collected only if there is a recovery. We will explain the fee arrangement before you decide whether to move forward.
Your next step
Let's talk about what happened.
Tell us a little about your situation. Our team will review your message and follow up to discuss whether we can help.