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March 30, 2022 New Probate Commissioner named to serve in Eighth Judicial District Court
Sean M. Tanko has been named as the probate commissioner for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. He is expected to join the court by June. He replaces former Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamishita who retired in November 2021.
Commissioner Tanko’s has more than 19 years of probate experience that includes work as a sole proprietor of a law-firm. His areas of practice include probate, estate planning, trust administration and guardianship. He served as a pro tem probate commissioner for the district court for more than nine years. Sean Tanko received a Juris Doctorate degree from Creighton University Law School in Omaha, NE and his undergraduate degree from Creighton University.
“We are happy to welcome Commissioner Tanko in his new post as the probate commissioner,” said District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell. “We expect he will bring experience and energy to the court at a time when everyone is working extremely hard to address the backlog created by the pandemic.”
“After a long tenure with the District Court, retired Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamashita left big shoes to fill. Following a careful search, we’ve hired Commissioner Tanko, who brings the experience and track record necessary to meet the demands of the steady increase of complex cases in probate,” said Judge Gloria Sturman, one of three judges who presides over the more than 10,000 probate cases in District Court. “We’re very grateful to Senior Judge Nancy Becker and the probate staff for their outstanding work managing this caseload, while we searched for the right candidate to serve as probate commissioner.”
The probate commissioner is charged with hearing court matters pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes, making findings of fact and conclusions of law. The commissioner also procures the attendance of witnesses by issuance of subpoenas, requires the production of evidence, takes evidence and rules upon its admissibility. The post also includes other responsibilities that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of service to those in probate cases.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to use my many years of experience practicing probate law and serving as a pro tem commissioner for Eighth Judicial District Court,” said Commissioner Tanko. “I look forward to joining the exceptional team working on probate and proving the highest level of service to those who access our court at what is often an extremely difficult time in their life.”
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April 1, 2017 Ribbon-cutting officially opens new Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals building
A ribbon-cutting marked the official opening for the new courthouse for the Supreme Court of Nevada and the Nevada Court of Appeals on March 27. A who’s-who of officials were present for the celebration that took place on the same day that the Raiders NFL team announced they were moving to Las Vegas. The mood was jovial, and at one point a caravan of Raider revelers drove near honking and celebrating. It was a perfect launch for the latest addition to the downtown “corridor of justice.” The new courthouse at 408 E. Clark Ave. was completed in just 14 months. Justice James Hardesty, credited for directing construction was given a standing ovation for his work on the project.
According to a ribbon-cutting program, the new courthouse is intended to reflect the importance of the building’s use and the permanence of justice. The Supreme Court courtroom in the basement of Library of Congress in Washington, DC was the inspiration for much of the design. The front doors are bronze and were inspired by the U.S. Supreme Court Building.
The courthouse was constructed using quality materials and fine detail. The 17 counties in Nevada and state and Nevada Supreme Court seals are carved in stone on the eaves. Lady Justice tops a copper dome with her sword at the ready to strike down injustice. There are many other details that make this building special; but to do it justice, you have to see it.
Tags: Brian Sandoval, Clark County Courts, Commissioner Steve Sisolak, Judge Bill Kephart, Judge Elissa Cadish, Judge Gloria Sturman, Judge Joe Hardy, Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Nevada Governor, Nevada Supreme Court Opening
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