Attorney Profile

Attorney Edward F. Gonciarz

Experienced and Effective Representation in Southern Nevada

In practice for more than 20 years, Edward F. Gonciarz is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in both Nevada and New York and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He represents clients in all southern Nevada courts including municipal, justice, and district courts.

His areas of practice include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy, criminal defense, traffic defense, business and commercial law, landlord-tenant disputes, administrative law, family law and divorce, debtor/creditor law, and civil, real estate and business litigation.

At Edward F. Gonciarz, Attorney & Counselor at Law, my mission is to learn and understand my clients' needs and the external factors affecting them so that I can aggressively and professionally represent them throughout the legal process. I clearly communicate my legal knowledge and experience, thereby enabling my clients to make well-informed decisions for themselves.

My approach is to provide a personalized attorney-client relationship based on each client's unique concerns and requirements. My philosophy is based on the commitment to provide experienced advice to my clients. I am dedicated to full value for every dollar invested in legal services. My clients can expect prompt personal service and uncompromising, quality legal representation delivered in a cost-effective manner.

At Edward F. Gonciarz, Attorney & Counselor at Law, I am constantly seeking to improve my performance in order to be prepared for the challenges facing my clients. I keep pace with the latest innovations in the delivery of legal services by continually investing in training and technology. My work environment is based on diligent work effort, community involvement and a commitment to the profession.

We are happy to inform you that in addition to all of the other legal services that we provide our clients, we are also a debt relief agency and help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Areas of Practice

• Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Personal Bankruptcy
• Criminal and Juvenile Defense
• Traffic Defense
• Civil, Real Estate, Family Law and Business Litigation
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Administrative Law, Including Student Disciplinary Hearings
• Family Law and Divorce
• Debtor/Creditor Law
• Eminent Domain
• Foreclosure & Alternatives
• Land Use & Zoning
• Traffic Violations

Bar Admissions

• Nevada
• New York
• U.S. District Court District of Nevada
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
• U.S. Supreme Court

Education

• Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
  Juris Doctor
  Honors: Legal Research Assistant to Law Faculty
  Honors: American Jurisprudence Book Award
  Honors: Dean's List
  Honors: Capital University Law School Law Review, Editor and Published Author
  
  
• Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
  Bachelor of Arts
  Honors: Dean's List
  Major: English Literature
  
  
• State University of New York, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, New York
  Associate of Arts
  Major: Liberal Arts
  
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Southern Nevada Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys
  Member
  
  
• National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees
  Member
  
  
• American Bankruptcy Institute
  Member
  
  
• Clark County (Nevada) Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
  Member
  
  
• Canon Law Society of America
  Member
  
  
• Silver State Apartment Association
  Legal Counsel
  
  
• New York State Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• New York City Civil Court Mandatory Court-Annexed Arbitration Program (Manhattan Division)
  Arbitrator, Panelist, Panel Chair
  
  
• New York City Civil Court, Small Claims Part (Manhattan Division)
  Arbitrator
  
  
• The New York County Lawyers Association
  Interviewer, Joint Committee of the Legal Referral Service
  
  
• The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  Interviewer, Joint Committee of the Legal Referral Service
  
  
• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International. Hayes Chapter
  Former Treasurer
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• Chapin & Gonciarz, Henderson, Nevada
• Goldberg, Gonciarz, & Scudieri, P.C., New York, New York, Member
• Law Offices of Alan J. Goldberg, New York, New York, Of Counsel
• Port Abstract, Inc., Garden City, New York,, Title Examiner, Attorney
• Oneida County Public Defender, Utica, New York, Intern

Pro Bono Activities

• Clark County, Nevada Pro Bono Project
• Independent Pro Bono Attorney