Ed Bernstein

Joshua A. Sliker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joshua A., 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 Joshua A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kimberly Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Kimberly, 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 Kimberly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kendra Follett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Kendra, 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 Kendra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Magali Mercera is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. M. Magali, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Magali is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John C. Jeppsen focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, public offerings and private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and other sophisticated finance transactions. John regularly advises public companies on Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting obligations including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, stock exchange listing rules and corporate governance matters.

Kari Stephens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kari, who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kari is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melissa is a Member in the firm’s Real Estate Department and practices in the areas of privilege licensing, business transactions and real estate transactions. She assists with licensing and regulatory compliance for businesses with liquor, marijuana, gaming and other privilege licenses. Melissa also provides counsel in real estate matters including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development and financing of real estate in Nevada. Melissa has extensive experience with Nevada LLC...

John Paul Michaelson is the owner and managing partner of Michaelson Law. Since joining the firm in 2003, he has enjoyed helping thousands of clients build and protect their businesses and estates. John is an active member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – all organizations that are dedicated to fostering excellence in the legal community or service. Previously, John also served as president of the Nevada WealthCounsel Forum and general co...

Joel joined the firm in 2024 to lead its post-trial and appellate practice, following his long partnership in the venerable appellate group of a large regional firm. He handles appeals and writs in the Supreme Court of Nevada and the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals—both for the firm's clients and collaborating with other law firms. He also engages on complex and novel legal issues as they arise in the trial court, especially in dispositive motions, in limine motions, trial strate...

30 years of experience in corporate and business law in Nevada. Facilitates billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis. Las Vegas office managing partner. Ellen Schulhofer serves as corporate counsel to public and private companies in Nevada. Handling a broad range of transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and secured and unsecured financings, as well as advising on matters of corporate governance, she is one of Nevada’s top ...