Jacob A. Suty
Attorney
Areas of Practice
(702) 222-4132
jsuty@sjwlawfirm.com
Before joining Schnitzer Johnson & Watson, Jacob Suty successfully represented victims in personal injury matters across Nevada. Through a combination of grit, persuasive advocacy, and a tireless commitment to his clients, he successfully resolved millions of dollars in claims in favor of his clients. His experience as a plaintiff’s attorney gave him a deep understanding of the evidentiary and procedural risks facing insureds in Nevada. Jacob offers strategic, honest evaluations rooted in an understanding of the plaintiff’s mindset and legal tactics, helping clients anticipate next steps and position themselves effectively for their defense.
Jacob is known in the community for being a straight-shooter who prioritizes results over rhetoric. While fully prepared to litigate through trial when necessary, he always seeks practical, cost-effective resolutions through alternative dispute mechanisms when they serve his clients' best interests.
Education
- Juris Doctorate, cum laude, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law.
- Bachelor of Arts-Political Science, cum laude, with dual minors in Economic Policy and Philosophy of Ethics, Law, and Politics, University of Nevada, Reno
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
Practice Areas
- Insurance Bad Faith Defense
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Examinations Under Oath
- Prelitigation Investigations
- Premises Liability Defense
- Real Estate Litigation and Transactions
- Personal Injury
Representative Cases
- Mr. Suty represented a personal injury plaintiff in a slip-and-fall that took place outside the entrance of a casino on a rainy day and was able to defeat the casino’s motion for summary judgment and obtain a favorable ruling on a motion in limine to limit the testimony of the casino’s expert liability witness at trial. Following these victories, the case was able to be resolved prior to trial.
- Mr. Suty represented a personal injury plaintiff in a motor vehicle collision where after the maximum award was granted at arbitration, Defendant’s counsel sought a trial de novo despite the defendant not participating in the underlying arbitration. Mr. Suty was able to obtain monetary sanctions against the defendant and resolve the matter without needing to move forward into short trial.