Attorney Profile

Donn W. Prokopius, Esq.

Nevada Bar No. 6460  |  Founder, PRO LAW GROUP  |  25+ Years Las Vegas Family Law & Criminal Defense

Nevada Bar License

6460

Active, in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada since 1997.

Years in Practice

25+

Licensed and practicing Nevada law continuously since 1997. Firm founded 2000.

Juris Doctor

J.D.

Case Western Reserve University School of Law - ranked among the nation's top 50 law schools.

Business Degree

MBA

Bowling Green State University - financial acumen that shapes asset division and flat-fee billing strategy.

Education

Academic Background & Legal Training

Donn Prokopius holds two advanced degrees that together inform every aspect of his legal practice - from courtroom strategy to financial analysis in complex divorce cases.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) - 1997

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Case Western Reserve University School of Law (CWRU) is consistently ranked among the top 50 law schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, and is particularly recognized for its strengths in litigation, health law, and legal ethics. CWRU produces attorneys trained in rigorous legal analysis and courtroom advocacy.

Graduating from CWRU meant completing one of the most demanding legal curricula in the country - a foundation that has enabled Donn Prokopius to handle complex Clark County cases for more than 25 consecutive years with confidence and skill.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - 1994

Bowling Green State University

Before law school, Donn earned an MBA - a credential that sets him apart from most family law attorneys. Business education provides a deep understanding of financial statements, asset valuation, business ownership structures, and corporate accounting, all of which are critical in high-asset divorce cases involving business interests, investment portfolios, and complex property division.

The MBA also underpins the flat-fee billing model PRO LAW GROUP pioneered - a disciplined business decision designed to align attorney and client incentives and eliminate billing anxiety.

Career History

25+ Years of Nevada Legal Practice

Donn Prokopius has spent his entire legal career in Nevada - building deep familiarity with Clark County courts, judges, prosecutors, and local legal culture that cannot be replicated by attorneys who relocate or practice across multiple states.

1994

MBA - Bowling Green State University

Earned a Master of Business Administration with expertise in financial analysis, organizational management, and corporate structure. This business foundation shapes the financial rigor PRO LAW GROUP brings to property division and fee structuring.

1997

J.D. - Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Earned Juris Doctor from one of the country's top-50 law schools, completing rigorous training in litigation strategy, family law, and criminal defense. Admitted to the Nevada State Bar (Bar No. 6460) the same year.

1997–2000

Nevada Legal Practice - Early Career

Built foundational Nevada court experience in Clark County, developing relationships with local judges, court staff, and prosecutors - knowledge that continues to inform litigation strategy today.

2000

Founded PRO LAW GROUP

Established PRO LAW GROUP in July 2000 with a pioneering flat-fee billing model - eliminating the hourly billing anxiety that prevents many families from seeking legal help. The firm was founded on one principle: honest, effective representation at a predictable cost.

2000–Present

25+ Years - Clark County Family Law & Criminal Defense

Continuously serving Las Vegas and Southern Nevada clients in divorce, custody, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. Over 25 years, the firm has handled thousands of Clark County matters, building one of the deepest institutional knowledge bases of any Las Vegas family law firm.

Bar Membership

State Bar of Nevada

Active member in good standing - Nevada Bar No. 6460
Licensed to practice in all Nevada state courts
Licensed to practice in Nevada federal courts (District of Nevada)
Compliant with Nevada CLE (continuing legal education) requirements
Subject to the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct
Additional Credentials

Professional Qualifications

Notary Public - State of Nevada (notarial services available to clients)
Trained mediator - mediation-first approach in family law
25+ years Clark County court appearances - deep judicial familiarity
Financial expertise (MBA) - complex asset division in high-net-worth divorce
Why Credentials Matter

What Sets Donn Prokopius Apart

In a state with thousands of licensed attorneys, credentials and experience are not interchangeable. Here is what Donn Prokopius brings to your case that many Las Vegas attorneys cannot.

Top-50 Law School Training

Case Western Reserve University School of Law ranks among the top 50 nationally - producing attorneys with deep analytical training and litigation discipline. This is the intellectual foundation behind every brief, motion, and courtroom strategy at PRO LAW GROUP.

Business Degree in a Legal Practice

Most family law attorneys have no formal business education. Donn's MBA gives him unique ability to analyze business valuations, read financial statements, understand retirement account structures, and dissect marital estate finances - critical in any divorce involving business interests or significant assets.

25 Years in Clark County Courts

Local court knowledge cannot be bought or transferred. After 25+ consecutive years practicing in Clark County, Donn knows how local judges rule on custody, how prosecutors approach plea deals, and how to navigate the Eighth Judicial District Court efficiently - saving clients time and money.

Pioneer of Flat-Fee Billing

Flat-fee billing was not standard practice when PRO LAW GROUP introduced it in 2000. Donn recognized that hourly billing creates a misalignment between attorney and client interests - the longer a case drags, the more the attorney earns. Flat-fee billing keeps the focus on resolution, not billable hours.

Mediation Expertise

Donn's mediation training and mediation-first philosophy has resolved thousands of Clark County family disputes without courtroom battles - saving clients the financial cost, emotional toll, and uncertainty of litigation. When mediation fails, he is fully prepared to try the case.

Honest, Transparent Counsel

"We will always tell you what we can and can't do for you." This commitment - practiced since 2000 - means you receive an honest assessment of your case from the first conversation, not inflated promises designed to win your business. It is the foundation of every client relationship at PRO LAW GROUP.

We will always tell you what we can and can't do for you. Too many attorneys over-promise to win a client's trust - then under-deliver when it matters most. At PRO LAW GROUP, honesty is not a marketing strategy. It is how we practice law.

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Donn W. Prokopius, Esq.
Nevada Bar No. 6460  |  Founder, PRO LAW GROUP
Areas of Practice

Legal Expertise Developed Over 25+ Years

Family Law

▪  Contested & Uncontested Divorce
▪  High-Asset Property Division
▪  Child Custody & Parenting Plans
▪  Child Support & Modifications
▪  Spousal Support / Alimony
▪  Parental Relocation
▪  Paternity
▪  Guardianship
▪  Domestic Partnerships
▪  Men's & Women's Family Law

Criminal Defense & Injury

▪  Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor & Felony)
▪  DUI Defense
▪  Drug Offense Defense
▪  Traffic Violations
▪  Protective Orders
▪  Personal Injury
▪  Car & Motorcycle Accidents
▪  Premises Liability
▪  Pedestrian Accidents
▪  Child Accident Injuries

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