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Mike Shalmy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Mike practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Mike Shalmy since 2027. 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 Mike Shalmy is held by other lawyers.

Nikki L. Baker's primary focus has been on commercial and civil litigation ; however, she has a broad litigation background, ranging from inverse condemnation to contract disputes to intellectual property disputes, and has worked on large, complex cases on behalf of some of Nevada’s largest companies. Nikki has tried and prosecuted cases in state and federal court, as well as in various alternative dispute resolution settings. However, her strong brief writing and extensive research ski...

Eric W. Swanis is an experienced trial lawyer who represents local, national and international companies in a wide array of complex litigation cases, including financial services, bankruptcy, product liability, business and shareholder disputes, technology, intellectual property, employment, construction, mechanic’s lien, and real estate matters. A native of Nevada, Eric has wide-ranging experience trying and arbitrating cases in both federal and state courts.

Ms. Nutile received her juris doctorate from Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire and her Masters of Law in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. She commenced her legal career with Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green in New Hamsphire, where she concentrated in corporate transactions with an emphasis on health care transactions. In 1994 Ms. Nutile moved to the southwest where she continued her practice with Snell & Wilmer LLP, and became a partner in that firm's business an...

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...

Craig Friedel is a partner with the firm, where he focuses his practice primarily in trust and estate litigation and administration as well as business litigation. Craig routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and private and professional fiduciaries involving all aspects of trusts and estates litigation including breach of fiduciary duty, lack of mental capacity, undue influence, unjust enrichment, duress, fraud, conversion, quiet title actions, and creditor claims. He has sign...

Bill’s practices in the areas of bankruptcy, business disputes (including partnership disputes) and commercial law. He represents clients in financial and organizational restructurings both in and out of court as well as in related litigation. He has extensive experience in representing clients in foreclosures, receiverships, involuntary proceedings and the purchase of assets and claims. Bill’s ability to successfully handle the most complex matters, including cross border matters...

Scott Mahoney is a partner in the firm's Las Vegas office. He is an experienced trial lawyer who defends harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and other cases. He also advises employers regarding employee handbooks, policies and procedures, terminations, employment contracts and responses to administrative agency complaints, with special emphasis in the hospitality and gaming industries. Prior to joining the firm, Scott was Vice-President and Counsel for Park Place Ent...

Ed Chansky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Ed practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Ed Chansky since 2021. 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 Ed Chansky is held by other lawyers.

Leslie Godfrey serves as Director of Litigation Operations at Hone Law , where she helps lead the firm’s commercial litigation practice and oversees the systems that support efficient, team-based legal representation. Based in Henderson, Nevada, Leslie develops litigation workflows, filing protocols, and project management processes that help streamline complex matters while supporting strategic case management for clients and attorneys alike. In addition to her operational leadership r...