Four-year fight
Preparation sustained through a complex product-defect matter.
Real Trial Attorneys. Real Results.
When a serious injury changes your life, Summit brings focused trial advocacy, direct communication, and a strategy built around your story.
Se habla español. We work with Spanish-speaking clients.
No fee unless we recover for you.*
Selected case outcomes
Recent settlements.
01Product defect
$41millionSettlement
02Negligent security
$500,000Settlement
03Hotel ADA
$500,000Settlement
04Insurance bad faith
$450,000Settlement
05Automobile accidents
Full policy
limits2 automobile accident matters
limits2 automobile accident matters
Past results are not an indicator of future results. Every case is different.
SelectedRS19-24Rising StarsSuper Lawyers selection
MemberABTrialABOTAAmerican Board of Trial Advocates
FellowLCALCA FellowLitigation Counsel of America
PeerORNatlOuter RealmPeer-selected trial lawyers
Experienced enough to see every side of the case.
After two decades working with insurance companies as both an employee and retained counsel, Renee founded Summit Trial Attorneys to put that perspective to work for injured people.
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars selection, 2019-2024
- Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
- Active member, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Founder, Summit Trial Attorneys, April 2025
Summit Trial Attorneys
Summit
Perspective
Perspective
Experience from both sides
How a defense-side foundation informs plaintiff advocacyThe Summit perspective
Experience that sees the whole claim.
Defense-side experience. Plaintiff-focused advocacy.
Renee's career began managing claims professionals at a major insurance company and continued through insurance defense and litigation. That background gives Summit a practical view of how serious injury claims are evaluated, prepared, and negotiated.
Today, Renee brings that perspective to injured people in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, with direct communication and a strategy built around the facts of each case.
Read the Summit perspective
The case that changed the course
One client's fight became a new beginning.
In December 2020, Renee met a client whose hand had been nearly taken by a preventable accident. The product-defect case required four years of preparation and persistence.
The matter ended in a life-changing settlement. It also gave Renee the clarity to build Summit as a firm dedicated to injured people and informed by a deep understanding of how the other side evaluates claims.
Life-changing resolution
A settlement described by Renee as transformative for her client.
Summit founded
The experience helped inspire the firm's launch in April 2025.
Meet the trial team
Built by attorneys who understand both sides.
Renee and Jaclyn bring years of insurance-defense experience to a plaintiff practice designed around clear counsel, serious preparation, and personal attention.
Meet the full team
Founding Partner01
Renee M. Finch
Renee founded Summit after two decades working with insurers. She is an active ABOTA member and brings a defense-side perspective to plaintiff advocacy.
Meet Renee
Partner02
Jaclyn Kliewer
A Boyd Law graduate with honors and CALI awards, Jaclyn spent more than six years defending insurers and corporations before choosing to advocate for injured people.
Meet JaclynPractice areas
Whether your injury happened on the road, at work, in a hotel, or because an insurer failed to protect you, our team is ready to listen and act.
01
Car crash injuries
Advocacy after collisions, rideshare crashes, distracted driving, and serious motor vehicle injuries.
02Motorcycle accidents
Serious rider injuries, visibility questions, and insurance files that too often start by blaming the motorcycle.
03Pedestrian accidents
Strip crosswalks, rideshare drop-offs, and parking-lot collisions that put a person on foot against a vehicle.
04Uber & Lyft accidents
Rideshare accidents involving passengers, other motorists, or pedestrians, including TNC insurance periods.
05Semi-truck crashes
Focused representation for high-impact commercial vehicle collisions and catastrophic injuries.
06Dog bites
Helping injured people pursue accountability and compensation after an animal attack.
07Slip and fall
Investigating unsafe conditions, premises negligence, and the full impact of a fall injury.
08Hotel injury cases
Representation for guests and visitors injured because a property failed to keep them safe.
09Casino injuries
Gaming-floor, marble, escalator, valet, and garage injuries on Strip and locals casino properties.
10Bad faith insurance
When your own insurer delays, denies, or undervalues a claim, we know how to respond.
11Sexual assault and abuse
Confidential, survivor-centered representation against individuals and institutions responsible.
12Product liability
Pursuing manufacturers and sellers when a defective product causes serious harm.
13Wrongful death
Compassionate, determined counsel for families navigating an immeasurable loss.
14Negligent security
When a hotel, casino, parking area, or other property fails to keep guests reasonably safe from foreseeable crime or assault.
15Guardianship
Jaclyn Kliewer now offers focused Nevada guardianship counsel for families who need a careful, personal approach.
Client voices
Experience that stays personal.
Real Google reviews from people who trusted Summit with their cases.
The best decision I could have made following my car accident was hiring Summit Trial Attorneys and Renee Finch. Renee took over the entire process immediately, made me feel truly heard, and kept me updated at every step so I could focus on healing from my injuries.
I was in a trucking accident 6 months ago and I was referred to Summit Trial Attorneys from a friend. They got right to work on my case and got me a settlement I didn’t even think was possible. Couldn’t be happier with them and the entire process.
Renee has been my attorney for about 7 years now. She represented me in a serious car accident case and ultimately took it to trial. She has always provided me judgement free legal advice and I’m thankful I have her in my corner.
Good counsel begins with a conversation.
After an injury, the next steps can feel uncertain. We make the process easier to understand, then do the hard work of preparing your claim with care and purpose.
01
Listen closely
We learn what happened and what you need.
02
Build the case
We gather the evidence and make the strategy clear.
03
Move decisively
We pursue the strongest path toward justice.
Resources
Start with better questions.
Clear information can help you protect your health, your evidence, and your options after an injury.
Guide 01
What to do after a car crash
Practical first steps for documenting what happened and getting the care you need.
Read the guide Guide 02When a property injury is not your fault
Questions to ask when a fall or hotel injury may have been caused by unsafe conditions.
Read the guide Perspective 03Trial or settlement?
How your attorney evaluates the strongest path for your goals, your timeline, and your case.
Start a conversationClarity from the first conversation.
Every case is different. A confidential consultation is the best way to understand how these general answers may apply to you.
What does a free case review include?
We listen to what happened, ask a few focused questions, and discuss whether our team may be able to help. There is no obligation to move forward.
How soon should I contact an attorney?
It is helpful to speak with counsel as soon as you can. Early guidance can help protect evidence, document injuries, and keep important deadlines in view.
Do you handle cases outside Las Vegas?
We serve clients across Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and communities throughout Nevada. Contact us to discuss the location and details of your case.
What does contingency representation mean?
In qualifying injury matters, attorney fees are typically collected only if there is a recovery. We will explain the fee arrangement before you decide whether to move forward.
Let's talk about what happened.
Tell us a little about your situation. Our team will review your message and follow up to discuss whether we can help.
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