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Brianna Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Brianna, 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 Brianna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heidi C. Freeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Heidi C., 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 Heidi C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Gardner Jolley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. R. Gardner, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Gardner is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Derek N. Hatch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Derek N., who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Luszeck is a partner at the firm, where he focuses his practice on trust and estate litigation, business and commercial litigation, power of attorney litigation, fiduciary litigation, estate and trust administration, and guardianship matters. Jeff has represented a broad spectrum of clients—including agents, beneficiaries, creditors, executors, fiduciaries, heirs, principals, trustees —in complex disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, decanting, undu...

Paul Trimmer practices in all areas of labor and employment law including federal and state court employment discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation, collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice charges and related matters before the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Trimmer has also advised and represented clients in matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies involving wage and hour matters, employee b...

Nikki L. Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Nikki L., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nikki L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nevada native with extensive experience in the private and public sectors. Transactional and land use attorney with an expertise in the lifecycle of development projects. Able to lead all aspects of real estate deals, from acquisition and financing to entitlement. A Las Vegas native, Jamie Thalgott understands Nevada’s political climate and highly regulated gaming industry and their effect on complex land use and real estate transactions. Her practice focuses on providing counsel to hig...

Mr. Gordon is a founding partner and chairman of the firm's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. As one of the most influential and accomplished attorneys in Nevada, Mr. Gordon remains a prominent figure in the courtroom and business community. Throughout his years of legal service, the firm's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department has become synonymous with business restructuring and bankruptcy in the Southwest. Mr. Gordon has been integrally involved in all aspect...

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...