Mathew A. Work | Founding Partner

Attorney Mathew A. Work is the founding partner of Carlson & Work and is widely regarded as one of Nevada’s top attorneys. Mathew A. Work was born in Henderson, NV where he was raised by his single mother and grandparents.

Mathew attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he earned a degree in economics, graduating summa cum laude. While in college Mathew was a collegiate athlete playing both lacrosse and football.

After college, Mathew moved to Washington D.C. where he continued his education as a graduate student and Capitol Hill Fellow at American University. Mathew worked on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Staffer. Mathew was able to work side by side with members of Congress. Mathew received a Masters in Economics from American University.

Upon leaving Washington D.C., Mathew attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law on a full academic scholarship. Mathew graduated magna cum laude. While at Thomas Jefferson he earned the Jefferson Award, Wilkins Award, Cali Award, Deans List and was selected as a teaching assistant as a result of his academic success.

Mathew passed the Nevada bar on his first attempt and accepted a position as an associate attorney where he successfully defended criminal cases at jury trial.

As a result of his work efforts, Mathew was then offered a position as a criminal prosecutor for the City of Reno. This experience was invaluable. Mathew spent years actively litigating criminal cases at trial. Mathew founded Work Law, now Carlson & Work in 2017.

Mathew’s ability as a trial attorney has consistently earned praise from the Northern Nevada legal community. In 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, he earned recognition as Top 40 under 40 nationally, voted by the National Trial Attorney LLC. Mathew was also named Top 10 Trial Attorney by the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. In 2020 Mathew was awarded Nevada Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Registry Inc.

Mathew has also been appointed by Reno Mayor, Hillary Schieve as Mayor Schieve’s personal adviser for the Reno Charter Committee. Mathew has also served as General Counsel to Professional Sports Representation where he operated as legal counsel to NFL Head Coaches and General Managers.

In addition to practicing law, Mathew is a Law Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College.

Awards and Recognitions:

American Institute of Attorneys – National Top 10 Trial Attorney

Nevada Trial Lawyer Association – Top 10 Trial Attorney

The National Trial Lawyers – 2019 Top 40 Under 40 – Criminal Defense

The National Trial Lawyers – 2019 Top 40 Under 40 – Family Law

American College of Trial Lawyer – Top 100 Nationally

Perfect 10 – AVVO Rating

American Academy of Attorneys – Top 40 Under 40 – Trial Attorney

American Institute of Legal Advocates – Rising Star

Adjunct Law Professor – TMCC

Adjunct Mock Trial Lecturer – University of Nevada, Reno

Rebecca J. Carlson | Managing Partner

Attorney Rebecca Carlson is widely considered one of the state’s premier family law attorneys. Her early success has earned her recognition as one of Nevada’s youngest attorneys to have ever obtained partnership status. Since becoming the firm’s managing partner, her drive and abilities as a trial attorney have earned her a reputation second to none.

Unlike many attorneys, Attorney Carlson focuses her practice squarely upon Family Law. This allows her focus, research, and experience to rest in one area of the law.

Attorney Rebecca Carlson is a Nevada native-born in Las Vegas. She attended the University of Nevada, Reno and graduated cum laude with a dual degree in Communications and Political Science.

After college, Ms. Carlson continued her education and attended Chapman University, Dale E.Fowler School of Law on an academic scholarship. Throughout law school, Ms. Carlson focused her education on alternative dispute resolution and received a certificate of mediation.

Ms. Carlson has passed both the California and Nevada Bar Exams. She previously worked as an associate attorney for a multi-state law firm and has experience litigating at both the state and federal level.

Ms. Carlson has quickly earned a reputation throughout the legal community as a dedicated, aggressive and sophisticated litigator.

Ms. Carlson successfully practices in the following areas of law:

Custody Law
Family Law
Child Support Law
Divorce Law
Civil Litigation
Criminal Law
Temporary Protective Order (TPO)

When she is not working, Ms. Carlson enjoys hiking the Sierras with her dog Huckleberry, camping and traveling.

Lauren Driscoll

Lauren was born and raised in Northern California and moved to Reno in 2017 upon receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nevada. Lauren accepted a position at Carlson & Work in the Fall of 2017 as an unpaid intern.

Within a month, Lauren was promoted to Legal Assistant and within six months, she was the General Manager of the firm. Lauren has been vital to the growth of Carlson & Work. In her spare time she enjoys painting and mountain biking.

Lauren will begin Law School in the fall of 2019.

Andrew Bunn, Esq.

Criminal Defense Associate

Attorney Andrew Bunn specializes in criminal defense. He has had the opportunity to try several trials. He has earned a reputation from his client and peers as hard-working, dedicated and honest.

Focus Areas:

Felony Defense
DUI
Domestic Battery
Temporary Protective Order (TPO)
Traffic Violations
Trafficking
General Criminal Defense

TAYLOR SHOWERS, PARALEGAL

Taylor was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. Taylor began her career as a receptionist for a local education firm, specializing in business law. In 2019, Taylor continued her education by completing the paralegal certificate course at University of Reno, Nevada. After completing the course she was promoted to a senior paralegal. In 2020, Taylor was offered a position as a Paralegal with Carlson & Work immediately accepted the position. Outside of work Taylor enjoy spending time with family & friends, working out and hikes with her dog Tato.

Dalton Wilson, Operations Manager

Mr. Wilson has worked his way from an unpaid intern to our firm’s Operations Manager.

From your first phone call to the conclusion of your case, Mr. Wilson will be by your side.

Mr. Wilson is hard-working, dependable and kind. He is vital to the firm.

Derrick Tulali, Director of Marketing

Mr. Tulali is the owner of Acute SEO and has also assumed the role of director of marketing.

KIANA CLARK, LEGAL ASSISTANT

Ms. Clark is Carlson & Work’s savvy and hilarious legal assistant. She has been an excellent addition to Carlson & Work and we always look forward to working by her side.