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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.

Micah Echols leads the appellate division at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. His practice focuses on Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. He is often brought into matters before or during trial to assist trial teams with identifying and preserving issues for appeal and developing a clear record. Micah has handled more than 300 civil appellate matters in state and federal courts, representing injured plaintiffs , businesses...

Alan Freer is a member of the firm’s management committee, where he focuses his practice primarily on trust and estate litigation. Alan also handles all aspects of trust and estate administration, and routinely represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in contested matters. He has substantial experience in challenging and defending the validity of estate planning documents, including wills, codicils, trusts and amendments. Alan routinely prosecutes and defends claims for breach of fiduci...

Greg has been practicing law in Nevada since 2008 and in California since 2010. Throughout his career, Greg has worked at both large and small law firms in Nevada and California, including one of California’s premier estate planning firms, and in the estate planning department of one of Nevada’s largest law firms. Greg previously operated his own estate planning practice, and most recently worked as a legal director for Charles Schwab Trust Company in Nevada. As a legal director w...

Spencer H. Gunnerson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Spencer H. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Spencer H. Gunnerson 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 Spencer H. Gunnerson is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Burr has been recognized as one of the top tax and estate planning attorneys in the Southwest. Through his years of community service and continual hard work, his personal client list contains many of the most prominent families in Southern Nevada. Under Jeff’s leadership, the firm has received the highest and most prestigious rating of “AV®” from Martindale-Hubbell®. Jeff’s community involvement includes having been elected to the Clark County School Boar...

Mr. Hardy’s areas of practice include: civil litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, formation & licensing; real estate; administrative & regulatory law; campaign & election law; First Amendment & defamation; legislative affairs; intellectual property; constitutional law and eminent domain. Mr. Hardy returned to Marquis Aurbach after serving as vice president and general house counsel for a prominent firearms group. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hardy served...

Doreen Spears Hartwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Doreen Spears practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Doreen Spears Hartwell since 2016. 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 Doreen Spears Hartwell is held by other lawyers.

Martin Manke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Martin practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Martin Manke since 2025. 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 Martin Manke is held by other lawyers.

Teresa Pilatowicz practices regularly in Arizona and Nevada and focuses her practice on restructuring, insolvency, and business disputes. She specializes in litigation related to bankruptcy cases and has been involved in some of the largest matters throughout Arizona and Nevada. She also appears in jurisdictions throughout the country, having represented clients in California, Delaware, North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, and Oregon. Her attention to practical solutions to complex problems pr...