ATTORNEY
Jamie S. Cogburn
Jamie Cogburn is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer and a founding member of J. Cogburn Law. His practice is dedicated to representing clients in cases involving personal injury. Jamie has represented hundreds of individuals harmed by the negligence of others and is highly committed to fighting for the compensation each deserves, whether through settlement or trial.
Jamie grew up in Sherman, Texas, before moving to Reno, Nevada, where he graduated from Reno High School. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada and graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2003. After law school, Jamie worked for the Honorable Ron Parraguirre as a judicial law clerk before working at a prominent Las Vegas law firm.
Jamie is honored to serve as the 2023 President of the Nevada Justice Association. In addition, Jamie also acts as a Trustee for Citizens for Justice, wherein he fights for Nevadan’s rights in the state legislature. Jamie is actively involved in protecting the local community from the abuses of insurance companies while also dedicating a tremendous amount of time helping those in financial need. Jamie continues to donate his time and resources to charitable organizations, such as Give to Learn, Three Square Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club, and Shade Tree. J. Cogburn Law offers annual need-based scholarships to individuals who have overcome great adversity, but continue to move forward with life.
Jamie is actively involved in protecting the local community from the abuses of insurance companies, he also dedicates a tremendous amount of time to helping those in financial need.
Jamie is dedicated to taking cases to trial, which is evidenced by the jury verdicts and awards he has received throughout his career. Jamie is an AV-rated trial attorney and a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an impressive group of trial lawyers who have settled a case or won a trial for $2,000,000 or more. Less than 1% of lawyers in the United States qualify for membership. Since 2010, Jamie has been identified as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, an honor bestowed to less than 5% of the best and brightest lawyers under the age of 40. Jamie has also been voted into the “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers.
Outside the office, Jamie spends time with his three children and fiancé. Jamie enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his family and friends.
Notable Verdicts and Settlements
$11 million for negligent security
$2.3 million verdict for medical malpractice – no offer was ever made
$4.4 million verdict for wrongful death – highest offer was $2,500
$6 million for negligent security
notable awards
TOP 40 UNDER 40 BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS
SUPER LAWYER RISING STAR (2010 – 2016)
MEMBER OF THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
AV-RATED BY MARTINDALE
association and memberships
NEVADA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
NEVADA ASSOCIATION FOR CONSUMER ADVOCATES
notable awards
TOP 40 UNDER 40 BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS
MEMBER OF THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
MEMBER OF THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
AV-RATED BY MARTINDALE
associations and memberships
NEVADA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
NEVADA ASSOCIATION FOR CONSUMER ADVOCATES