Eleissa C. Lavelle

David Dornak is a partner in the firm's Las Vegas office. He advises and represents companies in all aspects of employment litigation and labor arbitrations. Prior to joining the firm, David was the General Counsel for a hospitality company that managed nightclubs, restaurants and ultra-lounges in hotel/casinos throughout Las Vegas. This experience has given him unique insight into the day-to-day needs of human resource personnel and managers in operating a business. Dornak also clerked for M...

Brianna Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Brianna practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Brianna Smith since 2026. 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 Brianna Smith is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Tyler is a founding partner and chairs the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Practice Group. Her practice is focused primarily on estate planning, asset protection, probate and guardianship matters. She helps families design and implement comprehensive estate plans – utilizing various trusts, wills and other techniques – for estates of all sizes including upwards of $50 million and more. In addition, she regularly teams up with the firm’s litigatio...

Robert M. Adams has built a legal career focused on representing individuals and families in complex injury litigation . Before becoming an attorney, he worked as a paralegal, gaining practical experience that continues to shape his approach to client representation and trial preparation. At Adams & Ham Trial Lawyers in Las Vegas, Nevada , Robert represents clients in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters involving serious injuries, wrongful death claims, mass tort litigation, a...

Mark A. Hutchison is a Las Vegas, Nevada, trial and appellate lawyer with Hutchison & Steffen PLLC . He has more than 30 years of experience handling complex and high-stakes disputes for businesses, individuals, and public entities. His practice includes business litigation, complex tort litigation , constitutional litigation , trust and probate litigation , professional liability defense , and appellate litigation . Mark has represented clients in significant jury trials and other comple...

Derek N. Hatch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Derek N. practices law in Henderson, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Derek N. Hatch since 2025. 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 Derek N. Hatch is held by other lawyers.

After beginning her legal practice as a litigator in Baltimore, Maryland, Jody Florence joined KZA in 1998 and became a partner in 2003. Jody exclusively represents and advises employers in labor and employment matters. In addition to assisting clients with preventive measures such as employee training and policy development, Jody defends employers against claims of discrimination and other unlawful treatment before Nevada’s state and federal courts, as well as state and federal governm...

David J. Mortensen is Of Counsel with Hutchison & Steffen PLLC in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Health Care practice groups. He has lived and practiced in Nevada since 1983, advising and representing health care professionals, organizations, and business entities in a range of legal matters. David has tried numerous complex health care and general tort cases to verdict. In 2011, he served as National Coordinating Counsel for the hepatitis C mass tor...

Karl L. Nielson is a partner at Hutchison & Steffen PLLC in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a member of the firm’s litigation practice group, he represents individuals, businesses, and other clients in commercial litigation matters throughout Nevada. Karl appears in Nevada state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. His practice includes real estate litigation , construction law , banking matters and transactions , and corporate disputes. Practice Area: Commercial Litigation K...

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: With over forty years of experience, Mr. Campbell is regarded as one of the finest trial attorneys in the United States, having personally represented supreme court justices, governors, congressmen, chief executive officers of Fortune 500 companies, and many national celebrity and sports figures. Recently, the Nevada State Bar recognized Mr. Campbell by presenting him with its Presidential Award which is reserved for members practicing 20 years or more whose conduct, hon...