James J. Pisanelli

James J. Pisanelli

Las Vegas, NV recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Pisanelli Bice PLLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Litigation - Real Estate
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Las Vegas.

Biography

Mr. Pisanelli is the co-founder of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, a Las Vegas, Nevada law firm devoted exclusively to commercial and complex litigation. Before forming Pisanelli Bice, he served as co-chair of his prior firm’s litigation group, where he managed and collaborated with more than 80 litigators nationwide. His background includes extensive experience at large, full-service commercial law firms, which informed the creation of a focused litigation boutique dedicated to handling high-stakes disputes efficiently and strategically.

Mr. Pisanelli has tried and prosecuted dozens of matters to judgment in both federal and state courts and regularly appears before the Eighth Judicial District Court’s specialty business court judges. His practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Real Estate. He has handled complex disputes involving construction projects, real estate developments, defamation claims, and health care matters, often involving substantial financial and operational risk for his clients.

A lifelong Las Vegas resident, Mr. Pisanelli takes pride in representing many of Nevada’s prominent gaming, health care, and development companies. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, closely held businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs seeking practical, results-driven representation in complex commercial and construction-related disputes throughout Nevada.

Pisanelli Bice PLLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

Pisanelli Bice PLLC logo

Overview

  • University of Nevada, B.S., with distinction, graduated 1987
  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1990

  • Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada

  • State Bar of Arizona - Member
  • State Bar of Nevada - Member
  • Clark County Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
  • Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
  • State Bar of Arizona - Member
  • State Bar of Nevada - Member
  • Clark County Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • University of Nevada, B.S., with distinction, graduated 1987
  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1990
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Real Estate
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Las Vegas (2026)
  • Litigation - Construction, Las Vegas (2020)
  • Construction Law, Las Vegas (2016)
  • Litigation - Real Estate, Las Vegas (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Real Estate
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Gaming Law
Special Focus:
  • Business Disputes
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Development
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Construction

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