Joel D. Odou
About Joel D. Odou
Joel D. Odou is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Joel D. Odou is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
Education: Whittier Law School, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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