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Jack F. DeGree

Jack F. DeGree

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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 Best Lawyers® in America, 2025
  • Selected to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2015-2021
  • 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

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada
  • Washington (inactive)
  • United States District Court – District of Nevada
  • United States Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit

Education

  • J.D. Law – University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) — 2008
  • M.S. Accountancy – University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) — 2004
  • B.S.B.A. Accounting – University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) — 2003

Professional Affiliations

  • The Nevada Justice Association (NJA)
  • The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTLA)
  • Clark County Bar Association (CCBA)
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ)
  • American Bar Association (ABA)