Janice M. Michaels

Ms. Murphy has been recognized as one of the best real estate practitioner’s in the country. She leads the firm’s Corporate & Real Estate Department. Ms. Murphy practices primarily in areas of real estate finance and loan restructurings, real estate acquisitions and development, real estate leasing and commercial transactions. With a background in real estate matters, she is frequently sought out for her vast knowledge in commercial real estate loans and real estate developmen...

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.

Kristen E. Simmons is a founding member of Simmons Freeman LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada and practices in the areas of estate, business and asset protection planning. She is honored to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Trusts and Estates and Tax Law. Ms. Simmons is certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization accredited by the American Bar Association and affiliated with the National Association of Estate Plann...

Whitney Welch-Kirmse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Whitney, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Whitney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim Mace, Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Las Vegas office, focuses his practice in the development, acquisition and disposition of virtually all asset classes of real estate. He represents private equity funds, developers and other investors and operators in the acquisition, financing, development, sale and leasing of commercial properties, including mixed use projects, resort hotels, retail assets, multi-family projects, timeshare developments, condominium properties, golf cours...

Eric D. Hone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Eric D., who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

In May 2018, Ammon joined Michaelson Law. His primary area of practice is Adult Guardianships, where he employs his expertise to assist guardians, protected persons and the healthcare community in negotiating the court system. Ammon graduated from Brigham Young University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and a Minor in Spanish, which he speaks fluently. After graduation, he worked as a police officer in Wyoming for four years. In 2008, Ammon returned to school to obt...

Jordan T. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Jordan T., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Edward J. Quirk focuses his practice on intellectual property law, with an emphasis on patent, trademark and copyright matters. Ted, the Co-Founder of Quirk & Tratos, has provided leadership as past President of the Nevada Intellectual Property Law Society. He serves on the Boards of many community organizations, including serving as President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, and Founder and Chair of its Foundation. He has also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees and the E...