About us
A general practice law firm for northeastern Nevada, founded by Orville R. Wilson in 1945 and built on three generations of family tradition.
We represent professionals, individuals and families, and our practice also includes businesses, corporations, ranches and government entities across Elko County and the surrounding region.
We accept many types of cases and transactions. If you’d like to know whether we handle a particular matter, call, fax or email us and ask.
More about the firmPractice areas
Advice and representation for employers, schools, businesses and families, from a single office in Elko.
Trusts, Estates, Wills & Probate
Wills, trusts and powers of attorney, estate planning, and guiding families through probate.
Real Estate
Purchases, sales, financing, leases and title questions for residential, commercial and ranch property.
Corporate & LLC
Forming, governing and dissolving corporations, LLCs and partnerships, and the agreements that run them.
Contracts
Drafting, reviewing and enforcing agreements for businesses and individuals.
Employer’s Rights
Advising employers across the working relationship: hiring, policies, discipline and employment claims.
Labor Law (Employer)
Representing employers in union matters, collective bargaining and labor-agency proceedings.
Education (Institution/District)
Counsel to schools and districts on governance, staff and students, and state and federal requirements.
General Practice
Many other matters. If you aren’t sure whether we handle yours, call and ask.
A family tradition since 1945.
- 1945
Orville R. Wilson
Founds the firm. 1910–1996.
- 1967
Stewart R. Wilson
Orville’s son joins the firm. Now retired.
- 1973
Richard G. Barrows
Orville’s son-in-law. Now retired.
- 1998Biography
Robert M. Salyer
Rich Barrows’ son-in-law. Partner since 2005.
- 2007Biography
Shawn K. Jones
Previously in practice in Illinois. Admitted in Nevada, Utah and Illinois. Partner since 2011.
“Law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public.”Samuel Johnson
