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Jacqueline Bretell

Jacqueline Bretell

CEO / Partner at Bighorn Law
North Las Vegas, NVAdmitted 2011
Car AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsSlip & FallWrongful Death

About Jacqueline Bretell

Jacqueline Bretell is a partner with Bighorn Law and has served as the firm's Chief Executive Officer since March 2020. She is a personal injury attorney known for her client-centered approach, strategic leadership, and commitment to achieving meaningful results for injured individuals and families. As CEO, Jacqueline oversees the firm's operations, growth, and long-term vision while remaining involved in client representation and case strategy. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and obtained her Juris Doctor from Mercer University at age 23. Her case handling experience includes serving as the primary attorney for those impacted by the 1 October Las Vegas shooting, resulting in an $800 million settlement, as well as victims of physical and sexual assault, wrongful death claims, and general personal injury matters. Jacqueline is recognized nationally for her approach to law firm management and legal operations, and has spoken at conferences across the country on practice management, client experience, and trial outcomes.

Notable case results

$800 millionSettlement

Member of the leadership group for 1 October Las Vegas shooting victims, resulting in an $800 million settlement

Reported by the firm
$11,816,600Verdict

Parks v. Chowning, affirmed by the Nevada Supreme Court

Reported by the firm
$1,025,000Settlement

Wrongful death

Reported by the firm

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Slip & Fall
Wrongful Death

Education

Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
J.D., 2011
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Undergraduate, 2008

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Nevada, admitted 2011

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