About Our Team

When your quality of life is at stake, give yourself some peace of mind knowing that our team at Minden Lawyers, LLC in Minden, NV relies on its 25+ years of legal experience to represent you. From individuals to small businesses to governmental entities, we are versatile in the representation we offer. We understand that legal proceedings can be daunting, but we help navigate the entire process, and make you are aware of your options. Our promise is that we will always work with your best interests at heart regardless of the venue, inside or outside the courtroom.

Chuck Zumpft

Chuck received his J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1992 and his Bachelor of Arts degree, with High Distinction, from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 1989.

Chuck is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and Colorado, federal district courts in Nevada and California, and the United States Supreme Court. He practices primarily in the areas of family law and criminal defense. Chuck is well-experienced with municipal law, and is counsel for the City of Yerington, Kingsbury General Improvement District, Indian Hills General Improvement District, Gardnerville Water Company, and Silver Springs Mutual Water Company, not to mention several other governmental entities. Chuck is AV-rated.

Neal C. Falk

Neal is licensed to practice law in Nevada and Florida as well as federal district courts in Nevada and Florida. Neal has 20+ years of legal experience over which time he developed a wide array of representative clients including professional sports athletes, first responders, municipalities, school districts, hospital districts, police departments, and small business owners. He recently moved from South Florida to the Carson Valley to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in the West. He is a member of Minden Rotary Club, a member of the Board of Directors for the Carson Valley Trails Association, and a member of the Nevada State Bar Mock Trial Committee. He also supports many of our local charities and looks forward to helping our community with its diverse legal needs. When he is not practicing law, Neal can be found hiking and photographing the trails of the Eastern Sierra with his dog, Jackson.

Tammy Swails

Tammy was a long-term employee with Brooke Shaw Zumpft, Chuck’s prior firm. Tammy continues her dedication with Chuck and Minden Lawyers as an Advanced Certified Paralegal with over 20 years of experience.

In 2006, Tammy became a certified paralegal through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). In 2011, she obtained an Advanced Paralegal Certification (“APC”) in Business Organizations and more recently in 2013, an additional APC in Family Law.

Tammy spent most of her youth in the Eastern Sierra but found herself in Southern California for too many years. In 2005, she relocated to Gardnerville to raise her two children in the pristine and friendly Carson Valley and has never looked back.

You will find Tammy hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, kayaking Tahoe, waterskiing Topaz, camping in Yosemite, or running up Monitor with her life partner, Jim. She enjoys camping, cycling, and the many adventures that The Sierra has to offer, but most important is time with family and friends.

Join Our Team

We are hiring for the following:

Experienced Attorney

Are you tired of the pressures of big law firms and working to meet unrealistic quotas? Do you want more flexibility and a simpler, more relaxed work environment where you really help your clients? Minden Lawyers, LLC is a small, well-established AV-rated law firm in Minden seeking an experienced 2+ year associate attorney. We practice in many areas of law including family, estate planning, probate, contracts, and criminal

defense. Minden Lawyers is general counsel for numerous governmental entities and water companies. Successful applicants must be open to learning new areas of law, will have knowledge of or interest in family law; and must reside in or around the Douglas County or Carson City areas. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick and vacation time, and HSA and matching retirement contributions. Please submit your resume, references, and salary expectations via email to: Tammy@mindenlawyers.com. Salary DOE, but ultimately directly related to production.

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