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Alayne M. Opie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Alayne 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 Alayne M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chad F. Clement, a shareholder with the law firm Marquis Aurbach, is a litigator and trial lawyer. He represents a broad array of clients, from global companies and foreign individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and middle-market companies, to small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs, and individuals. Mr. Clement regularly represents clients in obtaining favorable outcomes in complex disputes, both inside and outside the courtroom. He has significant experience in multiple practice areas, i...

Brian Steadman is a member of the firm’s management committee and focuses his practice in the areas of tax planning, estate planning, business planning and asset protection. Brian has extensive experience in assisting clients with all areas of tax, estate and charitable planning, including: Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Decanting, Gift Trusts for Children and Grandchildren, Generation-Skipping Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Pers...

More than 20 years’ experience litigating trademark, copyright, trade secret and patent actions across the U.S. Has prosecuted over 1,000 trademarks at the federal and state level as well as in foreign jurisdictions. Balances accessible legal counsel with sophisticated client needs. In the areas of intellectual property litigation, trademark prosecution, licensing and entertainment law, Matt Francis vigorously protects, enforces and defends valuable intellectual property rights. For ove...

Craig Anderson is the president, as well as a shareholder and co-chair of the firm’s litigation department. His practice focuses on civil rights defense and serious personal injury claims including wrongful death and premises liability. Mr. Anderson has extensive trial experience having tried more than 40 jury trials in both federal and state court. He has obtained defense verdicts in cases involving police shootings, wrongful deaths, and medical malpractice. Mr. Anderson has also resol...

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

A founding partner in the firm’s litigation group, Mr. Olsen has substantial experience in a wide range of commercial and business litigation matters, as well as real estate, intellectual property, and large collection cases. He has litigated and tried countless actions in the state and federal courts, before judges and juries. Mr. Olsen also practices before the appellate courts and has appeared in numerous cases before the Nevada Supreme Court and Nevada Court of Appeals, as well as t...

Renowned gaming attorney responsible for shaping the Las Vegas gaming industry. More than 40 years representing the nation’s most respected public and private gaming entities. Former Nevada Gaming Commissioner. Frank Schreck is one of the nation’s most distinguished gaming law attorneys. Drawing on more than four decades of experience working with the world’s leading gaming companies, he has been integral to the evolution and expansion of the gaming industry into what it is ...

Experienced real estate attorney with focus on acquisition and development. Known for thorough grasp of how business considerations play into legal issues. Key role in some of Nevada’s most important real estate deals. Rebecca Miltenberger is an experienced real estate and land use attorney who combines her legal expertise with a passion for creating solutions for her clients’ legal issues. Her practice focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions and land use projects i...

Karen D. Yardley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Karen D., 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 Karen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.