Dalton L. Hooks Jr.
About Dalton L. Hooks Jr.
Dalton L. Hooks Jr. is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Dalton L. Hooks Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Hooks Meng Clement
Education: William S. Boyd School of Law, graduated 2002
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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