Navigating Family Building & Family Law
with Compassion

Where Your Family's Legal Journey is Guided by a Certified Specialist

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Family Building & Family Law Expert in Nevada

At The Cooley Law Firm, we specialize exclusively in Family Building and Family Law matters. Shelly Booth Cooley, a certified Family Law Specialist, will personally provide all legal guidance and support during your family building and family law matter.

Our Services

With a focus on family building and protection, we offer comprehensive legal services to meet the unique needs of our clients.

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BUILD YOUR FAMILY

At The Cooley Law Firm, we understand the complexities of adoption, surrogacy, and assisted reproduction matters.

We proudly represent all individuals and families — including birth parents, prospective adoptive parents, intended parents, gestational carriers, donors, and clients who are same-sex, different-sex, or LGBTQ+.

Whether you're looking to expand your family through adoption or navigate the intricate landscape of surrogacy, we have the the knowledge and experience to guide you through every step.

We prioritize your interests and work to ensure a smooth, clear, and legally sound path  toward building the family you've always dreamed of.

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Our Approach

Family Building and Family Law matters require a compassionate and experienced approach.

At The Cooley Law Firm, you work directly with Shelly — not a secretary, paralegal, or intermediary — ensuring personal attention, clear communication, and thoughtful guidance at every step.

Our practice is intentionally small and highly focused, allowing us to serve a select number of clients in Adoption, Surrogacy, Divorce, and other family law matters with the care and expertise they deserve.

We strive for amicable, child-centered resolutions while protecting your family’s well-being and future.

Trust us to provide focused, experienced legal support that prioritizes your goals and fosters positive outcomes.

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Protect Your Family

After litigating cases for decades, we know how emotionally and financially exhausting litigation can be – litigation stress has been associated with defensiveness, sleep disruption, substance abuse, impaired concentration, disorganized thinking, anger, frustration, and irritability.

The Cooley Law Firm is dedicated to low-conflict, child-centered, ethical, and efficient resolution-focused practices that avoid traditional, destructive litigation whenever possible - and we litigate when necessary to protect your rights.

Our focus is to safeguard your family by minimizing conflict, streamlining the process, and working toward settlements that align with your needs and support long-term stability.

When you choose The Cooley Law Firm, you choose a more peaceful and resolution-focused solution.