Kirby J. Smith

Ms. Higbee’s practice consists primarily of real estate matters including homeowners association matters, property management matters, transactions and litigation. She has provided advice to homeowners associations, commercial property owners associations, commercial and residential landlords, property managers, lenders in connection with SBA loan closings, real estate agents and buyers and sellers of real estate. Clients turn to Ms. Higbee for her expertise in compliance with CC&Rs...

Commercial litigator with focus on securities and corporate matters. Known for thought leadership in corporate governance, securities and M&A litigation. Deep knowledge of Nevada corporate statutes and navigating business courts. With an eye for recovering or minimizing financial losses, Max Fetaz represents his clients in state and federal court in complex commercial litigation disputes, with a focus on securities and M&A litigation. His knowledge of Nevada’s corporate governan...

Daniel is a Partner in the firm’s Trust and Estate Litigation department. He has represented numerous fiduciaries—including trustees, personal representatives, and receivers—in a variety of complex litigations. Daniel also routinely represents beneficiaries and creditors in estate and trust matters, including will and trust contests. Additionally, Daniel regularly assists clients with real estate related litigations involving quiet title, slander of title, partition, and cha...

Mark E. Ferrario focuses his practice on complex civil litigation. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has utilized his persuasive skills to obtain favorable results in a wide variety of high profile matters. He serves as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations as well as appeals in matters involving construction, securities, contracts, civil rights, election and tort law. Mark regularly appears in front of regulatory and legislative bodies on behalf of his clients. Prior...

Gregg R. Vermeys focuses his practice on real estate matters, including acquisitions, development, financing, leasing and sales. Since 2005, Mr. Vermeys has served as lead counsel on acquisitions and sales transactions having an aggregate value well in excess of one billion dollars.

F. Christopher Austin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Trademark Law. F. Christopher practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized F. Christopher Austin since 2018. 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 F. Christopher Austin is held by other...

Richard Harris is the founding partner of the Richard Harris Law Firm, the largest and one of the oldest, highest rated and most respected law practices for the people in Nevada. The Firm has been helping injured people since 1982. Award winning with national recognition, Richard Harris earned membership in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Best Attorneys of America, Best Lawyers, Elite Lawyers of America, Multi-Billion Dollar Law Firms, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Outstanding...

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...

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...

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...