Kerstan D. Hubbs
Kerstan D. Hubbs, Esquire, has lived with her family in southern Nevada since 1999. Prior to this, she resided in Reno, Nevada where she attended college, graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1996 with a dual degree in Biology and Spanish with a minor in Chemistry. She was accepted into the Master of Science program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2000 where she furthered her studies in Biological Sciences. She graduated with her Master of Science in 2002. In 2009, Kerstan graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law with her Juris Doctor.
For more than five years, Kerstan worked in the environmental and planning departments of power and water utility companies in Las Vegas, and then over fifteen (15) years practicing law in Nevada. Her legal background involves working as Corporate Counsel for an international distribution company and General Counsel for an on-line marketing and media group. Kerstan has run a successful law practice in Nevada helping local residents and small businesses with a variety of legal issues including family law matters, estate planning, civil litigation, corporate law, and real property matters.
Statement of Values
At Essential Legal Services, there are three fundamental values that guide her practice of law: First is the maxim of reciprocity, otherwise known as “the golden rule,” Kerstan's clients will always be treated in this fashion. Second, she takes the time to listen to her clients, typically when clients reach out for legal assistance it is for assistance with matters that are too complex to solve on their own. Third, she understands that there is no legal service or client that is too small, sometimes even quick fixes for clients can mean the world to them.
Sandra Day O’Connor stated, “Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time. No one learns more about a problem than the person at the bottom.” Kerstan has found this statement to ring true in every facet of her life, especially throughout her career in law and science. Understanding the relevant facts and circumstances behind every legal matter makes difference in her client’s lives.
Kerstan's Approach to Law
Finding resolutions or solutions for my clients is at the center of my approach to practicing law. It does not benefit the client to only be told that they cannot do something, but rather to provide them with the means to obtain their objective in spite of the many legal obstacles that might be in their way. Clients typically need to get things done or resolve a problem that they cannot do on their own; it is my job to meet this end.
Another cornerstone of my approach is the fact that I truly see myself as a public interest lawyer serving my private interest clients. This means serving each client ethically and honestly, which means at times telling them frankly what they may not want to hear. This frankness comes with my respect toward the law and the oath that I took the day I obtained my license to practice as an attorney at law. I respect my position as an officer of the court and my work is centered on preserving faith in our judicial system.
Lastly, yet most importantly, I always attempt to empathize with my client’s situation. Individual clients have real feelings, fears, passions, and beliefs. I respect them and enjoy working with a diverse clientele. My clients bring a wealth of nuance, individuality, and personalities to my life. Client interactions not only provide me with a wealth of legal experience, but their matters help me grow as person and professional over time.
Education
- Juris Doctor William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2009)
- Society of Advocates, National Moot Court Participant (2008); Ranked 8/32 (2007/2008)
- S. Biology University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2002)
- S. Biology University of Nevada, Reno (1997)
- A. Spanish University of Nevada, Reno (1997)
- UNLV Creative Writing Student
Professional Organizations
- Member of the Nevada State Bar - 11816
- Association of Corporate Counsel – Nevada Chapter (2015)
- Pro Bono Attorney – Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
- Member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce
- State of Nevada Wildlife Commissioner (General Public) (2015-2020)
- Clark County Bar Association Community Outreach Committee (2024-2025)
- Secretary of the Sci-Tech Section of the State Bar of Nevada (2025)
Personal Interests
- Wildlife Conservation
- Literature
- Writing
- Music
- History
- Exploring the Outdoors
- Science
- Family & Friends
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