Joel W. Locke

Joel W. Locke is a shareholder at Allison MacKenzie in Carson City, Nevada. His practice includes estate planning, probate, guardianships, family law, business entity formation, and related business matters. He also handles issues involving labor and employment, charitable organizations, gaming, and healthcare. Joel works with individuals, families, and organizations on legal planning, proceedings involving personal or business affairs, and disputes that require careful understanding of Nevada law and court procedure.

Joel received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2000. He earned his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2006 and was admitted to practice in Nevada that year. His finance education provides a useful foundation for business and estate matters that involve assets, obligations, or organizational structures. His legal studies support his work in proceedings affecting families, businesses, and the administration of estates.

After earning his law degree, Joel clerked for Judge William A. Maddox of Nevada’s First Judicial District Court from 2006 to 2007. He joined Allison MacKenzie in 2007 and has since developed experience across several areas of civil practice. His professional service includes acting as a judge pro tempore in the Carson City Justice and Municipal Courts. These roles provide experience with court operations, legal procedure, and the range of issues that individuals and businesses bring before Nevada courts.

Joel W. Locke has served on the State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors and on the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection. He also participated in the state bar’s Family Law Executive Council and taught at Western Nevada College. His biography lists a 2017 Legal Elite recognition from Nevada Business Magazine. Joel brings financial knowledge, courtroom experience, and professional leadership to his practice. He helps clients evaluate legal options and navigate estate, family, and business matters with attention to their circumstances.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Allison MacKenzie
• Member of the Board of Governors, 1present, State Bar of Nevada (2019)
• Judge Pro Tem, Carson City Justice and Municipal Courts (2013)
• Member, First Judicial District Bar Association
• Member, Washoe County Bar Association
• Member, Ninth Judicial District Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Nevada State Bar Family Law Executive Council (2018)
• Commission Member, Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection (2021)
• Board Member, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern Nevada (2014)
• Board Member, Goni Canyon Preservation League (2014)

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nevada, Reno
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance

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