Tony Terry

Tony Terry is a family law attorney with Tony Terry, Ltd., who represents clients in Logandale, Las Vegas, Mesquite, and surrounding Nevada communities. His practice focuses on divorce, child custody, paternity, adoption, and temporary protection order matters. Terry helps clients address difficult family transitions, establish or protect parental rights, and prepare for court proceedings. He also handles selected criminal defense, probate, estate planning, and related legal matters.

Terry earned a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and later received his J.D. from the University of Utah College of Law. His legal education provided a foundation in courtroom advocacy, statutory analysis, and practical problem solving. After entering practice in Nevada, he became a partner with attorney Robert Cohen, where he gained substantial experience in real estate and divorce matters before establishing Tony Terry, Ltd.

Terry has handled family law disputes for decades, including contested divorces, child custody proceedings, paternity cases, adoptions, and protection order hearings. His work includes helping parents pursue custody arrangements in a child’s best interests and assisting unmarried parents in establishing legal rights and responsibilities. He has also represented clients in complex trials and appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court, bringing extensive litigation experience to sensitive domestic matters.

In 1985, Tony Terry became city attorney for Mesquite and served the city for more than thirteen years. He advised officials on zoning and land use issues, oversaw municipal criminal prosecutions, and represented the city in federal litigation. Mesquite recognized him for his dedicated public service. Terry combines this government background with long-standing private practice experience, providing clients with direct guidance, careful preparation, and determined representation when important family relationships and legal rights are at stake.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, Tony Terry Ltd.
• Member, State Bar of Nevada

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• University of Utah Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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