Brian C. McQuaid

Nearly 30 years’ experience representing leading gaming companies. Skilled at navigating Nevada’s regulatory requirements. Deep understanding of licensing requirements and strategies to ensure clients secure licensure and remain in compliance. Sonia Church Vermeys helps clients navigate Nevada's complex regulatory requirements related to commercial development and liquor and gaming licensing. Her practice primarily focuses on commercial transactions, including complex financings, ...

Accomplished IP attorney with concentrated focus in strategic brand management in the U.S. and abroad. Niche expertise in advertising compliance strategies and promotional sweepstakes and contests. Proactive trademark portfolio management including clearance, registration, protection and enforcement. A proactive strategist, Lindsey Williams advises clients in acquiring, protecting and enforcing intellectual property assets including trademarks, domain names, copyrights and rights of publicity...

Erica L. Okerberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Gaming Law. Erica L. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Erica L. Okerberg since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erica L. Okerberg is held by other lawyers.

Nikki L. Baker's primary focus has been on commercial and civil litigation ; however, she has a broad litigation background, ranging from inverse condemnation to contract disputes to intellectual property disputes, and has worked on large, complex cases on behalf of some of Nevada’s largest companies. Nikki has tried and prosecuted cases in state and federal court, as well as in various alternative dispute resolution settings. However, her strong brief writing and extensive research ski...

Cody is a shareholder at Marquis Aurbach where he has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous complex litigation matters while representing a number of the nation’s largest builders and owners of properties that experience construction defects. Cody has extensive background and hands on experience in the construction industry. As a former project foreman on multiple private and government commercial and residential projects, he is uniquely qualified to identify and resolve issues ...

Leonard Stone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Leonard practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Leonard Stone since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Leonard Stone is held by other lawyers.

Teresa Pilatowicz practices regularly in Arizona and Nevada and focuses her practice on restructuring, insolvency, and business disputes. She specializes in litigation related to bankruptcy cases and has been involved in some of the largest matters throughout Arizona and Nevada. She also appears in jurisdictions throughout the country, having represented clients in California, Delaware, North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, and Oregon. Her attention to practical solutions to complex problems pr...

Mr. Hardy’s areas of practice include: civil litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, formation & licensing; real estate; administrative & regulatory law; campaign & election law; First Amendment & defamation; legislative affairs; intellectual property; constitutional law and eminent domain. Mr. Hardy returned to Marquis Aurbach after serving as vice president and general house counsel for a prominent firearms group. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hardy served...

Whitney Welch-Kirmse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Whitney practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney Welch-Kirmse since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Whitney Welch-Kirmse is held by other lawyers.

Anthony L. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anthony L. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony L. Martin since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anthony L. Martin is held by other...