K. Ryan "Ryan" Helmick

ERISA-focused attorney with expertise in employee benefit litigation. Regarded for dedicated client service, creative problem solving and deep knowledge of ERISA Taft-Hartley trusts, specifically MPPAA withdrawal liability. A litigator focused on ERISA governance, Chris Humes uses his employee benefits expertise to navigate issues with trusts, regulatory compliance, litigation and dispute resolution. Chris helps ensure multiemployer trust funds’ employee benefit plans comply with federa...

David J. Mortensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care. David J., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since 2004, Talitha has almost exclusively represented clients in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings. The majority of her practice has been dedicated to representing high net worth individuals and corporate debtors across numerous industries. She also has a wealth of experience representing creditors, DIP lenders, and trustees. Not only does Talitha have extensive experience representing clients in “mega cases,” but she has more than a decade&rsq...

Karen D. Yardley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Karen D., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Shevorski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Steve, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Todd Creer joined Kamer Zucker Abbott in August 2006 and became a partner in November 2014. He represents employers in all facets of labor and employment law and has taken a lead role in guiding clients through revisions of employment policies, responding to multi-employee discrimination charges, and training employees and managers on avoiding harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Todd has litigation experience before Nevada's state and federal courts, including successfully defendi...

Michael J. Bonner concentrates his practice in the areas of corporation finance, corporate governance, business transactions, securities and gaming. Michael represents clients in corporate securities and other business transactions, including acting as lead counsel on initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private placements and a variety of financing, acquisition and restructuring transactions for publicly held and privately held business entities. He counsels publicly held companies...

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...

Chad F. Clement, a shareholder with the law firm Marquis Aurbach, is a litigator and trial lawyer. He represents a broad array of clients, from global companies and foreign individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and middle-market companies, to small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs, and individuals. Mr. Clement regularly represents clients in obtaining favorable outcomes in complex disputes, both inside and outside the courtroom. He has significant experience in multiple practice areas, i...

Scott M. Abbott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Scott M., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.