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Michael J. Gayan is a partner at Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers in Las Vegas, Nevada. He focuses his practice on Appellate Practice , Commercial Litigation, and Construction Law, and he also works with the firm’s mass torts and class action team. Michael has helped try cases to verdict and has been part of matters resulting in more than $400 million in recoveries for clients, including In re: Kitec Fitting Litigation, the largest class action case ever tried in Nevada. His litigatio...

Eric W. Swanis is an experienced trial lawyer who represents local, national and international companies in a wide array of complex litigation cases, including financial services, bankruptcy, product liability, business and shareholder disputes, technology, intellectual property, employment, construction, mechanic’s lien, and real estate matters. A native of Nevada, Eric has wide-ranging experience trying and arbitrating cases in both federal and state courts.

Edward J. Quirk focuses his practice on intellectual property law, with an emphasis on patent, trademark and copyright matters. Ted, the Co-Founder of Quirk & Tratos, has provided leadership as past President of the Nevada Intellectual Property Law Society. He serves on the Boards of many community organizations, including serving as President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, and Founder and Chair of its Foundation. He has also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees and the E...

Erika Pike Turner is a founding partner in the firm’s commercial litigation department. Ms. Turner has developed a reputation for aggressively and effectively representing businesses and business people in their efforts to resolve disputes and pursue other goals through the use of legal process. Ms. Turner has been designated as an “AV/Preeminent Attorney®” as rated by the Martindale-Hubbell® peer review process and the judiciary. She has been repeatedly recognized a...

Daniel is a Partner in the firm’s Trust and Estate Litigation department. He has represented numerous fiduciaries—including trustees, personal representatives, and receivers—in a variety of complex litigations. Daniel also routinely represents beneficiaries and creditors in estate and trust matters, including will and trust contests. Additionally, Daniel regularly assists clients with real estate related litigations involving quiet title, slander of title, partition, and cha...

Eric Hone is a trial lawyer and co-founder of Hone Law , a Henderson, Nevada litigation firm focused on complex business disputes, trials, and appeals. Since co-founding the firm in 2018, Eric has helped grow Hone Law through a trial-focused approach that emphasizes preparation, strategic advocacy, and efficient dispute resolution. Eric and the firm have been recognized by Chambers USA for their work in commercial litigation and related matters. Eric represents plaintiffs and defendants in st...

Mark E. Ferrario focuses his practice on complex civil litigation. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has utilized his persuasive skills to obtain favorable results in a wide variety of high profile matters. He serves as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations as well as appeals in matters involving construction, securities, contracts, civil rights, election and tort law. Mark regularly appears in front of regulatory and legislative bodies on behalf of his clients. Prior...

Jordan T. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Jordan T. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan T. Smith since 2016. 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 Jordan T. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Tammy represents individuals, closely held businesses, and public and private companies in complex business disputes throughout Las Vegas and Nevada. Her practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation , Commercial Litigation, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract matters, corporate governance disputes, eminent domain, legal malpractice defense, class actions, and intellectual property litigation. Tammy is an accomplished trial lawyer who has taken more than 30...

Michael R. Hogue is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael R. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Hogue since 2025. 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 Michael R. Hogue is held by other lawyers.