# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.065: “Lawyer” defined

> Nevada · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.065

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.065
- **Heading:** “Lawyer” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 49.065

## Text

“Lawyer” means a person authorized, or reasonably believed by the client to be authorized, to practice law in any state or nation.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.015 Privileges recognized only as provided](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.025 Required reports privileged by statute](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.027 Prevention of disclosure of privileged matter by interpreter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.027.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.035 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.045 “Client” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.045.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.055 “Confidential” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.065 “Lawyer” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.065.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.075 “Representative of the client” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.075.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.085 “Representative of the lawyer” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.085.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.095 General rule of privilege](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.095.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.105 Who may claim privilege](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.105.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.115 Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.115.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.117 “Review committee” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.117.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.119 General rule of privilege](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T4_C49_S49.119.md)

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