A. J. "Bud" Hicks

Todd Creer joined Kamer Zucker Abbott in August 2006 and became a partner in November 2014. He represents employers in all facets of labor and employment law and has taken a lead role in guiding clients through revisions of employment policies, responding to multi-employee discrimination charges, and training employees and managers on avoiding harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Todd has litigation experience before Nevada's state and federal courts, including successfully defendi...

Mr. Garman is a trial lawyer who sits at the intersection of the courtroom and deal making. His practice is concentrated primarily in commercial and corporate restructurings and related complex litigation. He has been named "Lawyer of the Year" in three of the last 7 years (2018, 2015 and 2013) for both his restructuring and litigation work. He regularly represents companies, borrowers, debtors and organizations in matters involving hospitality, lending, high tech, gaming, airlines, commoditi...

David J. Mortensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care. David J., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Gardner Jolley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. R. Gardner, who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Gardner is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Gayan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. Michael J., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Shevorski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Steve, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christian Balducci is a trial attorney. His practice primarily focuses on complex commercial litigation and the defense of healthcare providers. His experience includes jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and regulatory board representation. Christian has prosecuted, and defended, multi-million dollar claims on behalf of his clients. Christian has also represented clients in government investigations. After graduating from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies, ...

Jeff Burr has been recognized as one of the top tax and estate planning attorneys in the Southwest. Through his years of community service and continual hard work, his personal client list contains many of the most prominent families in Southern Nevada. Under Jeff’s leadership, the firm has received the highest and most prestigious rating of “AV®” from Martindale-Hubbell®. Jeff’s community involvement includes having been elected to the Clark County School Boar...

Mr. Gordon is a founding partner and chairman of the firm's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. As one of the most influential and accomplished attorneys in Nevada, Mr. Gordon remains a prominent figure in the courtroom and business community. Throughout his years of legal service, the firm's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department has become synonymous with business restructuring and bankruptcy in the Southwest. Mr. Gordon has been integrally involved in all aspect...

Derek N. Hatch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Derek N., who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.