Dawn Cica
About Dawn Cica
Dawn Cica is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Dawn Cica is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Leisure and Hospitality Law
Current Firm: Carlyon Cica Chtd.
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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