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David M Grant

Grant Morris Dodds - Las Vegas Office | Grant Morris Dodds - Henderson Office | Grant Morris Dodds - Cedar City Office | Southern Utah University • Las Vegas, NV
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Contact

Email
Phone
(702) 728-4425
Address
10161 W Park Run Dr #230, Las Vegas, NV, 89135, US

Professional

About

**David M. Grant, Esq.** **Partner at Grant Morris Dodds** **Las Vegas, NV | Henderson, NV | Cedar City, UT** David M. Grant is a distinguished partner at Grant Morris Dodds, where he specializes in estate planning, personal injury, tax law, and general practice. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, David is renowned for his expertise in addressing the estate planning needs of some of the region's wealthiest families, ensuring their legacies are preserved with precision and care. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his active participation as a speaker and author on crucial topics such as trusts, estates, taxation, and asset protection. In addition to his legal practice, David serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Business Law at the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business, Southern Utah University. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses, sharing his extensive knowledge of law and taxation with the next generation of professionals. Recognized for his legal acumen, David holds an AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been honored as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® in the Mountain States region, which includes Nevada, Utah, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. His accolades also include being named one of Nevada’s “Legal Elite” by Nevada Business Magazine and one of the “Top Lawyers” for Estate Planning by VEGASINC, further underscoring his reputation as one of Southern Nevada’s top attorneys. David graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Utah University, followed by a Master of Accountancy from the University of Utah. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston. Prior to his legal career, he gained valuable experience at the international accounting firm Deloitte & Touche in Salt Lake City. A dedicated community leader, David actively contributes to local initiatives, currently serving as Chairman of the Gift Planning Committee, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community and supporting charitable endeavors.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

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Credentials

Education
2004 University of Houston Law Center Juris Doctor 2002 University of Utah Masters Degree 2001 Southern Utah University Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2013 Mountain States Rising Star: Top 2.5% of Nevada Attorneys, Super Lawyers®
Publications
2024 Wyoming Law Review Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: To Statutorily Organize or Not? 2023 Utah Bar Journal Bank Failures and IOLTA Accounts: Understanding FDIC Insurance Limitations and a Lawyer’s Duty to Safeguard Client Trust Funds 2017 GPC Conference What Can Go Wrong (With Estate Planning) And How to Fix It 2015 Nevada Lawyer: A Publication of the State Bar of Nevada Moving From Gold to Silver: Becoming a Nevada Resident 2013 LISI Estate Planning Newsletter #2056 at http://www.leimbergservices.com Don’t Forget about Annual Exclusion Gifting
Associations
2022 - Present Southern Utah University Legacy Council - Planned Giving Council Chair 2022 - Present SUU Dixie Leavitt School of Business Scholarly Seminars Committee Member 2022 - Present Business Law Society at SUU Faculty Advisor 2015 - Present Philanthropies Gift Planning Council, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chair, Vice Chair, Conference Planning Committee Member 2016 - 2023 Kasner Family Foundation Member
Speaking
2024 Dixie Leavitt School of Business Scholarly Seminar Series Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: To Statutorily Organize or Not? 2023 Philanthropies Gift Planning Council Ethics: I Can Do This, But Should I? 2023 Online Continuing Legal Education Seminar Asset Protection and Insurance Law for Lawyers 2021 Wills & Trusts Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts in Nevada 2021 Legal Update Income and Transfer Tax Update
Updated: Apr 27, 2026