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Cheri L. Shaine, Business Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Construction, and Energy

Senior AssociateatWright Finlay & Zak, LLP

Las Vegas, NV

Practicing business in Las Vegas since 2008.

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Cheri L. Shaine is a senior associate based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Energy. Cheri has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP.

Based in
Las Vegas, NV
Experience
over 18 years
Known for
Business · Construction · Energy
  • Handles Business, Construction, and Energy matters from Las Vegas, NV.
  • Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Cheri L. Shaine: Cheri L. Shaine is a senior associate based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Energy. Cheri has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Cheri takes on

Cheri concentrates on business, construction, energy, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cheri handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Cheri takes business matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheri agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Cheri takes construction matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheri agrees to represent you.

Energy cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Cheri takes energy matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheri agrees to represent you.

General cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Cheri takes general matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheri agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Cheri takes health care matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cheri agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Cheri L. Shaine — business lawyer in Las Vegas

Cheri L. Shaine is a senior associate based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Energy. Cheri has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP.

Cheri L. Shaine is a lawyer practicing insurance, construction law, commercial transportation and 7 other areas of law. Cheri received a B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1988, and has been licensed for 18 years. Cheri practices at Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP in Las Vegas, NV.

Cheri's approach to business cases

Cheri L. Shaine is a lawyer practicing insurance, construction law, commercial transportation and 7 other areas of law. Cheri received a B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1988, and has been licensed for 18 years. Cheri practices at Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP in Las Vegas, NV.

Clients Cheri works with

Cheri reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, construction, and energy matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Mississippi College School of Law

    J.D. University · 1991

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    B.S. · 1988

Jurisdictions

Cheri's state bar admissions

  • U.S. Tax Court

    2014 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2008 · ACTIVE

  • Nevada

    2008 · ACTIVE

Cheri studied at J.D. University in Mississippi College School of Law and B.S. in Virginia Commonwealth University.

Law school and academic background

Cheri completed J.D. University in Mississippi College School of Law and B.S. in Virginia Commonwealth University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cheri runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Cheri's professional memberships and bar associations

  • American Bar Association State Bar of Nevada Clark County Bar Association

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Locations

Cheri L. Shaine's office in Las Vegas

Cheri's primary office is at 7885 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 200, Las Vegas, NV, 89117. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP

7885 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 200

Las Vegas, NV 89117

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cheri L. Shaine — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cheri usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Cheri charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cheri's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cheri will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cheri

Cheri discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cheri confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cheri's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cheri L. Shaine

  • How much does it cost to hire Cheri for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cheri walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Cheri offer a free consultation?

    Cheri charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cheri's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Cheri's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Nevada typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cheri gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Cheri take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?

    Cheri is licensed in Nevada. Matters governed by Nevada law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cheri will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Cheri?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cheri will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Cheri accepting new business clients right now?

    Cheri's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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