Reno, NV

Alex De Castroverde

Alex De Castroverde is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and co-owner of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers with his brother, Orlando. He continues the legacy of his father, Waldo De Castroverde, a Cuban immigrant and one of Nevada's first Spanish-speaking attorneys. Alex earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1995 and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. The firm, founded in 2005, has grown significantly and specializes in personal injury, immigration, and criminal defense. Alex is actively involved in the Southern Nevada community, serving on the Board of Directors for Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Preparatory and the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities, as well as the Advisory Counsel for the Nevada Independent and the Las Vegas Bowl Committee. He is happily married with three daughters and is fluent in Spanish.

Nicholas J. Drakulich

Nicholas J. Drakulich is the Founder of THE DRAKULICH FIRM, APLC, with over thirty-five years of trial practice. He has been appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive and Steering Committees in nationally prominent Multi-District Litigations, recovering billions of dollars for injured consumers. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer, a member of the National Trial Lawyers, and has consistently earned an 'AV' rating from Martindale Hubbell.

Ben J. Bingham

From a young age, I’ve been captivated by the legal system and the profound impact it can have on people’s lives. This fascination first manifested itself in the sixth grade, during a simple writing exercise that asked, ‘What are you going to be when you grow up?’ While most kids my age were dreaming of becoming astronauts or veterinarians, I penned a future where I pursued law school and established a law practice with my cousin, Joe Benson. This wasn’t just a child’s daydream; it was a vision that I turned into a reality. Forty years later, Benson & Bingham stands as a testament to that early ambition. With five locations throughout Nevada, our firm specializes in personal injury cases, dedicating our expertise to helping thousands of victims. Our commitment to justice and client welfare has not only propelled us to the forefront of Nevada’s legal landscape but also made us the state’s fastest-growing personal injury firm. My journey in law is a story of a childhood dream realized through dedication, hard work, and an unwavering belief in the power of justice. It’s a narrative about turning aspirations into achievements and underscores the impact one can have when they’re driven by passion and guided by integrity. The practice of law presents challenges on a daily bases far from the mundane 9-5. Frankly, my personality is incapable of a day to day desk job without lashing out. The constant argument with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys over liability issues and medical records, fighting for what’s right, suits me well. Having broken numerous bones in my body on several occasions and having plenty of surgeries to correct the same, I can relate to most of the pain and suffering issues clients present. When a client is in pain or doesn’t have their health, it changes their eating habits, sleeping habits, creates depression and makes them sharp tempered. Having personally experienced the challenges associated with pain and suffering and rehabilitation helps me understand the healing process an injured client endures. In my early career as an attorney I primarily practiced in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. In 2006, I was able to make the transition and dedicate my practice exclusively to helping personal injury victims. Ben Bingham is a respected plaintiffs attorney who has a well-earned reputation. A short list of his recognized achievements include Top 10 Attorney Award and Top 10 In Nevada by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, National Recognition of America’s Top 100 Attorneys, Top 40 under 40 by National Trial Lawyers and recipient of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. At home, Ben enjoys spending time with his two teenage sons, Parker and Tyler, who are active in sports. Ben also maintains a love for classic motorcycles and cars owning a 1958 Mercedes 190SL, 1927 Harley Davidson and a 1948 Harley Davidson. Many of his weekends include racing his 500 or 690 dirt bike across the desert in Nevada or through the challenges of Baja Mexico. Bens moto, “in order to work hard, you have to play hard”!

Joseph S. Bradley

Joe Bradley has practiced law in Northern Nevada since 1983 and has spent his entire career as a personal injury attorney working only for injured people. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble, recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 plaintiff’s trial lawyer, and rated as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. He has obtained more than 50 Million Dollars on behalf of his clients and has argued cases before the Nevada Supreme Court. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1978 and his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1983. He is admitted to practice law in Nevada since 1983 and before the Northern and Southern Districts of the United States Federal District Courts of Nevada.

Patrick Leverty

Attorney Patrick Leverty possesses nearly two decades of experience successfully representing clients. He specializes in insurance bad faith and personal injury cases. He is committed to achieving the best outcomes possible for clients who have been injured or wronged by the negligence and bad actions of others. Mr. Leverty joined the firm in the fall of 2004. He is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell (the highest rating) and has been granted membership in the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum. He is included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 4th edition for 2024 and 2026 Best Lawyers in America. He is certified as a Personal Injury Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada. He received a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Insurance from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2010. He earned his Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) from Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business-Economics and History from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He has extensive experience with personal injury actions, complex tort actions, product liability matters, and class actions. He is active in the community and is president of the board of the Reno Aquatic Club. He serves on the Nevada Justice Association Board and previously served as the board’s president. He has legal experience in Nevada, California, and Washington.

Gene Leverty

Reno personal injury attorney Gene Leverty has over 50 years of litigation, trial, and negotiation experience. He has held an AV Martindale Hubbell rating (the highest attorney rating) for over 25 years. Gene is a long-time member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum for obtaining a jury verdict over one million dollars. Gene has had several multi-million jury verdicts and settlements. He was Chief Deputy Insurance Commissioner of the State of Nevada from 1972-1979. He then became a partner in a Beverly Hills multi-state law firm for ten (10) years representing insurers, giving him special expertise in insurance coverage issues. He is licensed to practice in all Nevada and California state courts, and various United States District Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He served as Vice President, President-Elect and President (June 2017 -July 2018) of the State Bar of Nevada. He is Immediate Past President and a Board of Governor of the State Bar of Nevada. He was awarded Special Recognition by the State Bar of Nevada in 1991 and the 2015 Medal of Justice Award. In 2017, he received Special Recognition and Tribute Award from the Nevada Bar Foundation. In 2017, he was named to the American Law Institute. He was selected for the 2018 Mountain States Super Lawyers list.

Orlando De Castroverde

Orlando De Castroverde has more than 20 years of experience practicing in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. He is a partner at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers, which he co-founded with his brother Alex in 2005. Orlando is a skilled trial lawyer and experienced counselor, overseeing the firm's attorneys and staff. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2000, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award in three courses and achieved the highest MBE score in Nevada for the bar exam that year. He also holds an undergraduate degree from California State-Fullerton (1997) and attended Cuesta Junior College. Orlando is fluent in Spanish and actively involved in the Southern Nevada community, serving on the Nevada Justice Association’s membership committee and the Board of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Department Foundation.