Shea A. Backus
About Shea A. Backus
Shea A. Backus is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Shea A. Backus is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Native American Law
Current Firm: Backus | Burden
Education: Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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