Jack DeGree is a Nevada-based trial attorney at Burg Simpson. Jack’s practice specializes in representing personal injury victims and those who have been subjected to insurance bad faith. Jack joined Burg Simpson in 2019, after having great success while working for several years on one of the nation’s most recognized and well-respected trial teams at Eglet Prince. Jack is a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, and is eager to help individuals injured in the State of Nevada and now faced with the unenviable task of taking on major corporations and large insurance companies in the litigation arena.
Jack received his undergraduate, graduate, and juris doctorate degrees from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to finishing law school at UNLV, Jack started law school the University of Denver in 2004. It was during his time there, and the years since, that Jack became closely acquainted with several of the attorneys at Burg Simpson and grew an appreciation for Burg Simpson’s culture and dedication toward enacting change, creating a safer community, and helping those in need.
Jack is a Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as one of Nevada’s “Legal Elite” by the Nevada Business Press, “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers Association, “Rising Star” by the national Super Lawyers publication, “Top 10 Under 40” by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, “Top 40 Under 40” for Nevada Litigation by the American Society of Legal Advocates, “Premier 100” by the National Academy of Jurisprudence, “Top 10” for Nevada by Attorney and Practice Magazine, “Top 40 Under 40” by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, “Top 100” for Personal Injury by America’s Top Attorneys publication, “Top 40 Under 40” for Personal Injury by the American Academy of Attorneys, a “10 Best” attorney for Nevada Personal Injury by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and a fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
In his spare time, Jack enjoys playing adult league hockey, attending Vegas Golden Knights games, and spending time with his wife, Tisha, and their three young children, Danny, Sadie, and Taylor.
Honors & Accolades
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers- Nevada, The National Trial Lawyers
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
Nevada's Legal Elite Nevada Business Press
Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers Association
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2015-2020
Top 10 Under 40 National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40 in Nevada Litigation American Society of Legal Advocates
Premier 100 National Academy of Jurisprudence
Nevada Top 10 Attorney & Practice Magazine
Top 40 Under 40 American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Top 100 in Personal Injury America's Top Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40 in Personal Injury American Academy of Attorneys
10 Best Nevada Personal Injury Attorneys American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
National Association of Distinguished Counsel Fellow
