David J. Mortensen
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Health Care
Biography
David J. Mortensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care.
David J., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Overview
- University of Utah, J.D. William H Leary Scholar for Acedmic Distinction, graduated 1983
- University of Oregon, B.S. , graduated 1980
- American Bar Association - member
- Claims & Litigation Management Alliance - member
- Clark County Bar Association - member
- Defense Trial Lawyers of Nevada - member
- International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association - member
- National Health Law Association - member
- Professional Liability Defense Federation - member
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society - member
- American Bar Association - member
- Claims & Litigation Management Alliance - member
- Clark County Bar Association - member
- Defense Trial Lawyers of Nevada - member
- International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association - member
- National Health Law Association - member
- Professional Liability Defense Federation - member
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society - member
- University of Utah, J.D. William H Leary Scholar for Acedmic Distinction, graduated 1983
- University of Oregon, B.S. , graduated 1980
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Insurance, Las Vegas (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Health Care
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Special Focus:
- Professional Malpractice
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