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Shauna Norton focuses her practice primarily on intellectual property law with an emphasis on establishing, protecting and defending trademark and copyright rights, both foreign and domestic, and on the internet. Shauna brings nearly two decades of experience and advises clients in all aspects of brand development, trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. She has represented clients in trademark, copyright and domain name disputes, as well as in opposition and cancellation proceedin...

Plays an integral role in shaping Nevada’s corporate and LLC laws. Guides clients through complex corporate governance and M&A issues in transactions and litigation. Makes complicated issues accessible through efficient and candid advice. In matters relating to corporate governance and M&A in Nevada, Albert Kovacs brings an uncommon combination of experience and perspective. He not only knows the law but has also played a substantial role in shaping, and frequently drafting, Nev...

Mr. Carranza is an AV-rated attorney representing and counseling individuals, professionals, domestic corporations, foreign corporations, businesses, standard line insurers and excess/surplus insurers in a wide variety of areas, including complex commercial litigation, business law, employment law, negligence, and premises liability.

Gregg R. Vermeys focuses his practice on real estate matters, including acquisitions, development, financing, leasing and sales. Since 2005, Mr. Vermeys has served as lead counsel on acquisitions and sales transactions having an aggregate value well in excess of one billion dollars.

Christopher W. Mixson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Water Law. Christopher W. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher W. Mixson since 2024. 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 Christopher W. Mixson is held by other lawyers.

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...

Nevada native with extensive experience in the private and public sectors. Transactional and land use attorney with an expertise in the lifecycle of development projects. Able to lead all aspects of real estate deals, from acquisition and financing to entitlement. A Las Vegas native, Jamie Thalgott understands Nevada’s political climate and highly regulated gaming industry and their effect on complex land use and real estate transactions. Her practice focuses on providing counsel to hig...

Craig Friedel is a partner with the firm, where he focuses his practice primarily in trust and estate litigation and administration as well as business litigation. Craig routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and private and professional fiduciaries involving all aspects of trusts and estates litigation including breach of fiduciary duty, lack of mental capacity, undue influence, unjust enrichment, duress, fraud, conversion, quiet title actions, and creditor claims. He has sign...

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...

Ms. Murphy has been recognized as one of the best real estate practitioner’s in the country. She leads the firm’s Corporate & Real Estate Department. Ms. Murphy practices primarily in areas of real estate finance and loan restructurings, real estate acquisitions and development, real estate leasing and commercial transactions. With a background in real estate matters, she is frequently sought out for her vast knowledge in commercial real estate loans and real estate developmen...