Kacee Atherton, Esq.

Professional Background

A Reno native, Kacee Atherton is committed to providing strategic and effective representation in civil matters involving real property, land use, and environmental regulation. Her practice focuses on helping clients navigate legal issues affecting property rights and land use throughout Northern Nevada.

Kacee earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During law school, she gained significant experience through both academic achievement and hands-on legal advocacy. As a student attorney in the Tenants’ Rights Residency Program, she advised and represented tenants facing eviction, drafted pleadings and motions, and appeared in court under attorney supervision. Her work also extended beyond the courtroom—she prepared and delivered legislative testimony on habitability reform during the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session.

With experience in family, criminal, and civil litigation, Kacee understands that legal disputes often involve both personal and financial stakes. Drawing on her Nevada roots and litigation experience, she guides clients through the legal process by identifying key issues, developing strategic arguments, and preparing matters for hearings and trial, while providing clear guidance when navigating complex legal challenges.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor, cum laude, William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• B.A., French, History, and Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

Representative Experience

• Represented clients in a hostile HOA meeting.
• Prepared oral and written testimony on habitability legislation (including AB 121, AB 201, AB 221) and presented AB 221 during the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session (2025).
• Represented Las Vegas tenants in summary eviction and record sealing proceedings through the Tenants’ Rights Legal Residency, a student clinic-type partnership between Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the William S. Boyd School of Law.
  

Professional Affiliations

Member, Young Lawyers Association, October 2025-present