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Benjamin W. Kennedy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Benjamin W., 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 Benjamin W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary Langsner is an attorney in the firm’s Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. Her primary practice involves corporate restructuring, bankruptcy litigation including nondischargeability proceedings, claims litigation, and fraudulent transfer litigation. Mary has represented clients from a variety of constituencies including commercial lenders, business investors, real estate developers, commercial and residential landlords, regional and national banks, a motion picture s...

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...

Ms. Spinelli has been in practice with Pisanelli Bice PLLC since the firm’s inception in May 2010 and has worked alongside Jim Pisanelli and Todd Bice since the beginning of her legal career. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, she plays a central role in the firm’s litigation strategy and client representation. Ms. Spinelli’s practice is centered on complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. She represents clients in matters involving business fraud, breach of ...

Nearly 20 years of experience handling the most significant and complex water matters in California, Nevada and across the west. Leader in California groundwater management. Business-savvy approach to water strategy. Brad Herrema understands the vital role that water plays in any project. From the development of groundwater management strategies, to identifying opportunities for water investment, to securing recreational water supplies, his approach integrates each client’s unique busin...

Michael R. Hogue is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michael R., 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 Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark G. Tratos is the founding Shareholder of the firm's Las Vegas office, home of the largest group of entertainment attorneys in Nevada. Previously, he was the Co-Founder of the firm of Quirk & Tratos. Mark focuses his practice on a variety of entertainment, intellectual property and litigation matters. He represents numerous artists and performers, resort, hotel and casino entities in federal court litigation involving trademark, copyrights, domain names, rights of publicity and privac...

Robert M. Adams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert M., 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 Robert M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Natalie L. Winslow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Natalie L., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John P. Desmond is a shareholder and the firm's Reno Litigation group leader. He focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and appellate work. He regularly represents and counsels clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving contract disputes, buy/sell agreements and disputes over intellectual property. He has also represented physician groups in regard to compliance and contractual matters. His representation of clients includes a significant number of mat...