The Nevada Secretary of State has released a report detailing the contributions and expenditures of Citizens for Justice, the political action committee tied to the Nevada Justice Association. The report, filed on January 9, outlines donations from law firms and political spending aimed at supporting various candidates and causes.
According to the report, Citizens for Justice (CFJ), the primary PAC of the Nevada Justice Association (NJA), raised $480,000 this quarter and $3.5 million for the year, marking a significant increase compared to previous cycles. Major contributions included $250,000 from Richard Harris Law Firm, $25,000 from Kemp Jones, and $6,000 from Battle Born Injury. CFJ spent $393,000 this quarter, mainly on donations to PACs and candidates, with $130,000 directed to For Our Future, several $10,000 donations to Democratic legislative groups, and contributions to Governor Lombardo’s candidate account.
The NJA is a lobbying group that represents trial lawyers and advocates for policies to protect personal injury law firms' interests. According to The Nevada Independent, NJA regularly opposes legislative efforts that seek to cap attorney fees or limit lawsuits, ensuring that trial lawyers maintain their ability to profit from high-value settlements. Through CFJ, the NJA channels funds into political campaigns to influence Nevada’s legal landscape.
The Nevada Independent reports that the 2026 ballot initiative backed by Uber seeks to cap attorney fees at 20%, drawing strong opposition from Nevada’s trial lawyers who say it would limit their earnings and deter attorneys from taking cases. Many top personal injury firms that heavily fund CFJ and other political groups have mobilized against the measure to protect their financial interests. The initiative has already faced legal battles with the Nevada Supreme Court blocking an earlier version of the proposal.
According to ATRA (American Tort Reform Association), many top personal injury firms have mobilized against the measure backed by Uber due to its potential impact on their financial interests. The initiative has already faced legal challenges in court.
According to their website, the Nevada Secretary of State is the third-highest-ranking state official overseeing elections, business registrations, securities regulation, and public records management. The office enforces campaign finance laws, appoints notaries public, and administers domestic partnerships among other responsibilities.