L. Joe Coppedge
Attorney at Law
Joe Coppedge is an accomplished civil litigator who focuses on commercial, construction, and insurance defense matters in state and federal courts. Joe is also a recognized Las Vegas community leader dedicated to organizations that promote business and support charitable causes.
During his legal career, Joe has tried 15 cases to jury verdict and has represented clients in numerous arbitrations and mediations. He currently represents the interests of business clients across a range of industries in general commercial disputes. Joe also represents and defends contractors on hotel and other large construction projects in connection with breach of contract matters alleging unauthorized changes, improper work, failure to pay for work performed, and other such claims. His commercial work has included the representation of large financial institutions in breach of loan agreement cases. On the insurance defense side, he has a strong background in litigating premises and automobile liability claims.
Joe began his law practice in Oklahoma, where he was actively involved in local, state, and national bar associations, holding several leadership roles in the Young Lawyers Division. When he moved his practice to Las Vegas in 1993, Joe helped to establish the Nevada Young Lawyers Section and served as chairperson of its Executive Council. In recent years, Joe has held several leadership positions with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, currently serving as a Prospector and Business Council member. Joe also previously served on the board of directors of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nevada.
Education
J.D. - University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1988
B.A. - University of Oklahoma, B.B.A., 1985
Bar Admissions
Nevada
Oklahoma
Professional Associations
American Bar Association, past vice-chairperson, Young Lawyers Division, Ethics and Professionalism Committee, 1993-1994
State Bar of Nevada, past member, Executive Council, Young Lawyers Section, 1994-1998, chairperson, 1995-1996
Oklahoma Bar Association, past member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division, 1992-1993
Clark County Bar Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association, past member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division, 1989-1993, treasurer, 1990-1991, vice-chairperson, 1991-1992, chairperson, 1992-1993
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce: Prospector; member and past president, Business Council, 2011; past member, Board of Trustees, 2003; past member and president, Community Council, 2003
Awards
Selected for inclusion in Mountain States Super Lawyers in the Business Litigation and Construction litigation categories, 2011-2016
Selected for inclusion on the American Registry’s list of “America’s Most Honored Professionals,” 2011 and 2012
Selected for inclusion on Salt Lake Magazine’s list of “Top Attorneys in the Mountain States,” 2012
Selected for inclusion on Nevada Business Magazine’s list of “Nevada’s Legal Elite (Top 100 Attorneys in Southern Nevada),” 2009 and 2010
Selected for inclusion in Nevada Business Journal’s list of Nevada’s “Top 40 Under 40,” 2001
Selected for inclusion in “Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada,” 2000-2001
Recipient of the “Big Brother of the Year” award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nevada, 2000
Recipient of “Community Achievement Award for Professional Services” from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1999
Recipient of the “Program Volunteer of the Year” award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nevada, 1998
Recipient of the “Outstanding Young Lawyer” award from the Oklahoma County Bar Association, 1993