30+ Years
Legal Experience
About Patti Wise
Patti Wise, the Managing Attorney at Edward M. Bernstein & Associates in Las Vegas, has dedicated over 19 years to representing clients in Mass Tort and Personal Injury cases. Her focus includes brain injuries, severe plaintiff injuries, and pharmaceutical litigation. Notably, she played a leading role in the litigation against the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada.
In 2011, Patti was trial co-counsel in the landmark case Washington v. Teva, securing a $104 million verdict, the seventh largest in the United States that year. She has consistently been recognized as one of Nevada’s Top 100 Trial Attorneys by the American Trial Lawyers Association since 2007.
Patti has also contributed to the legal community as a speaker at the Nevada Justice Association annual conventions in 2012 and 2014 and serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for Clark County.
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Patti completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Wyoming. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming, College of Law in 1995, where she was a published comment author and a member of the Law Review.
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Practice Areas
Nevada Car Accident Laws
Understanding Nevada's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$20K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Patti Wise specialize in?
Patti Wise specializes in Mass Tort and Personal Injury cases, focusing on brain injuries, seriously injured plaintiffs, and pharmaceutical litigation.
What is a notable case Patti Wise worked on?
Patti Wise was trial co-counsel in Washington v. Teva, which resulted in a $104 million verdict.
What recognition has Patti Wise received?
She has been recognized as one of Nevada’s Top 100 Trial Attorneys by the American Trial Lawyers Association since 2007.
Where did Patti Wise receive her education?
She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Patti Wise for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Patti for a free case review
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