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David J. Mortensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Health Care. David J. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Mortensen since 2017. 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 David J. Mortensen is held by other lawyers.

Michael Miceli moved with his family from New Jersey to Las Vegas in 1984. A graduate of Valley High School, Michael also achieved success at the Honors College of UNLV, where he graduated Cum Laude with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science, and at the UNLV Boyd School of Law where he received his law degree. In law school, Michael was an extern for Justice Michael Cherry, who later served as a member of the Nevada Supreme Court. Michael was also a law clerk at the Fed...

Christian Balducci is a trial attorney. His practice primarily focuses on complex commercial litigation and the defense of healthcare providers. His experience includes jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and regulatory board representation. Christian has prosecuted, and defended, multi-million dollar claims on behalf of his clients. Christian has also represented clients in government investigations. After graduating from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies, ...

For over a decade, Jordanna L. Evans has primarily focused her practice on the specialized niche of Trust & Estate law. Mrs. Evans has represented clients in various areas of estate planning; including, without limitation, drafting of trusts, wills, financial and healthcare directives, and premarital and postnuptial agreements. She has advised clients with tax planning, charitable giving, asset protection and decanting, and also assisted clients with the creation of business entities such...

Cody is a shareholder at Marquis Aurbach where he has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous complex litigation matters while representing a number of the nation’s largest builders and owners of properties that experience construction defects. Cody has extensive background and hands on experience in the construction industry. As a former project foreman on multiple private and government commercial and residential projects, he is uniquely qualified to identify and resolve issues ...

Assisting on a broad range of gaming and licensing matters in the firm’s Gaming Group, Erin Elliott routinely attends Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission meetings on behalf of clients to obtain various regulatory approvals. She aids institutional investor clients in navigating the filing requirements of various gaming agencies, and advises clients on matters related to conducting sweepstakes and contests. Erin also files local land use applications and has assisted ...

Tye Hanseen is a shareholder and dedicated attorney at MACLAW, where he specializes in providing expert legal counsel to clients navigating the complexities of governmental entities, business law, real estate law, tort defense (e.g., premises liability, wrongful death, security), personal injury, HOA litigation, special investigations, and appeals. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Nevada courts, including the Nevada Sup...

Mark Ricciardi is the founding and managing partner of the Las Vegas office. He has been advising and representing hotels, casinos, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies, and other large and small businesses in labor and employment matters in Las Vegas since 1987. Mark is considered one of the top labor and employment lawyers in Southern Nevada, and a leading authority in Nevada on wage and hour law. Mark also has successfully tried jury and bench trials in wrongful termi...

Trusted IP attorney with background as a professional musician. Brings an artist’s perspective to copyrights and contracts. Has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in trademark and copyright disputes. Both an attorney and a professional musician, Peter Ajemian offers his clients a unique perspective as he combines his real-world experiences in the music industry with over a decade and a half of experience in intellectual property law. Peter is a published songwriter and guitarist...

Ismail Amin is an attorney with TALG LTD focusing on Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Trusts and Estates. His practice involves representing individuals and businesses in complex disputes, trust administration issues, and estate-related litigation matters. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ismail has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2026 for his work in Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Trusts and Estates. This recognition is the result of a peer-review process that refl...