David B. Avakian

Nathanael Rulis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Cannabis Law and Commercial Litigation. Nathanael, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathanael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly B. Stout is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Kelly B., who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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...

Trusted IP attorney with background as a professional musician. Brings an artist’s perspective to copyrights and contracts. Has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in trademark and copyright disputes. Both an attorney and a professional musician, Peter Ajemian offers his clients a unique perspective as he combines his real-world experiences in the music industry with over a decade and a half of experience in intellectual property law. Peter is a published songwriter and guitarist...

Ross Evans primarily focuses his practice in trust and estate litigation, guardianship, and business disputes. Ross provides comprehensive counsel in trust and estate administration, including probate, representing heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, trustees, and executors in both contested and uncontested trust and estate proceedings. His expertise extends to will and trust contests, and he has a proven track record of successfully litigating breach of fiduciary duty claims against trustees, i...

Deverie J. Christensen is office managing principal of the Las Vegas, Nevada, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She practices in all areas of employment law, and has significant experience in the areas of employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour law, and disability and leave laws. Deverie represents public and private employers in a wide range of employment actions in administrative forums and state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, brea...

Roger L. Grandgenett advises and represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission and the National Labor Review Board, as well as the Department of Labor and the Nevada Labor Commissioner. His practice includes: Federal and state litigation Trial, arbitration, appellate advocacy and administrative proceedings Mediation Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act The Age Discrimination i...

Attorney Nick Crosby practices in labor and employment law, municipal liability, constitutional law, civil rights defense and general civil litigation. Mr. Crosby represents management in binding labor arbitrations and labor-management proceedings regarding contract interpretation and discipline and discharge matters. A native of Reno, Nevada, Mr. Crosby attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he received a bachelor of arts degree, with distinction, in journalism with an emphasis in adv...

Laura Thalacker is a founding Member of Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., a Las Vegas-based employment law and business litigation firm. Ms. Thalacker's legal career spans over 29 years in Nevada, representing employers (management) in employment and labor law matters. Prior to founding Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. in 2014, Ms. Thalacker was a partner in the Litigation Department of Nevada's then-largest law firm. As a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR and SHRM-SCP) and a certified G...