Kirk D Kaplan, Business Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and Probate · 4.6/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
FounderatCrest Key, Prof., LLC
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing business in Las Vegas since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 4.6 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Kirk D Kaplan is a founder based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Probate. Kirk has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Crest Key, Prof., LLC. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Business · Estate Planning · Probate
- Handles Business, Estate Planning, and Probate matters from Las Vegas, NV.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kirk D Kaplan: Kirk D Kaplan is a founder based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Probate. Kirk has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Crest Key, Prof., LLC. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kirk takes on
Kirk concentrates on business, estate planning, probate, tax, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kirk handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Probate
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Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kirk 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kirk takes estate planning 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kirk takes probate 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kirk takes tax 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kirk takes trusts 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 Kirk agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kirk D Kaplan — business lawyer in Las Vegas
Kirk D Kaplan is a founder based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Probate. Kirk has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Crest Key, Prof., LLC. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
My passion for helping people started in childhood when I traveled with my father, a country doctor, to visit ill and elderly patients. Unknowing to my father, his care and attention to the needs of patients taught me how to help my clients.
I have been married for over 30 years. My life-long hobby is magic. I am a Magician Member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. I enjoy performing magic several times a year at the close-up tables located throughout the Magic Castle.
I graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (January 1996), Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, fifth in my class of over 200. My undergraduate degrees are from Regis College (May 1986), Cum Laude, with a double bachelors in Accounting and Business Administration.
My professional licenses are Certified Public Accountant (Nevada 1990); Attorney at Law, Nevada (1996) and Colorado (1997). I am also a Bar Member of the United States Supreme Court and Tax Court.
The focus of my law practice is to assist individuals to prepare for and navigate life changing events with estate and business planning, trust and probate litigation, accounting and tax planning and preparation.
Kirk's approach to business cases
My passion for helping people started in childhood when I traveled with my father, a country doctor, to visit ill and elderly patients. Unknowing to my father, his care and attention to the needs of patients taught me how to help my clients. I have been married for over 30 years. My life-long hobby is magic. I am a Magician Member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle in Hollywood,…
Clients Kirk works with
Kirk reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and probate matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
J.D. · 1996
Regis University
B.S. Accounting · 1986
Jurisdictions
Kirk's state bar admissions
U.S. Tax Court
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2003 · ACTIVE
Colorado
1997 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1997 · ACTIVE
Nevada
1996 · ACTIVE
Kirk studied at J.D. in Thomas M. Cooley Law School and B.S. Accounting in Regis University.
Law school and academic background
Kirk completed J.D. in Thomas M. Cooley Law School and B.S. Accounting in Regis University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kirk runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Kirk has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Kirk's professional memberships and bar associations
Clark County and The Colorado Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Southern Nevada Estate Planning Counsel WealthCounsel Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants
membership
Locations
Kirk D Kaplan's office in Las Vegas
Kirk's primary office is at 6980 O'Bannon Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV, 89117. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Crest Key, Prof., LLC
6980 O'Bannon Drive, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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Client reviews of Kirk D Kaplan — 4.6/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Kirk. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Las Vegas.
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How to hire Kirk D Kaplan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kirk usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kirk charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kirk'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; Kirk 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 Kirk
Kirk 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. Kirk confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kirk'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 Kirk D Kaplan
How much does it cost to hire Kirk for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kirk walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kirk offer a free consultation?
Kirk charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kirk's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kirk'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. Kirk gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kirk take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Kirk 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 — Kirk 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 Kirk?
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. Kirk will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kirk accepting new business clients right now?
Kirk'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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