Laura R. Bown

Nathanael Rulis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Cannabis Law and Commercial Litigation. Nathanael, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathanael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Leslie Godfrey serves as Director of Litigation Operations at Hone Law , where she helps lead the firm’s commercial litigation practice and oversees the systems that support efficient, team-based legal representation. Based in Henderson, Nevada, Leslie develops litigation workflows, filing protocols, and project management processes that help streamline complex matters while supporting strategic case management for clients and attorneys alike. In addition to her operational leadership r...

Eric Hone is a trial lawyer and co-founder of Hone Law , a Henderson, Nevada litigation firm focused on complex business disputes, trials, and appeals. Since co-founding the firm in 2018, Eric has helped grow Hone Law through a trial-focused approach that emphasizes preparation, strategic advocacy, and efficient dispute resolution. Eric and the firm have been recognized by Chambers USA for their work in commercial litigation and related matters. Eric represents plaintiffs and defendants in st...

Ms. Tyler is a founding partner and chairs the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Practice Group. Her practice is focused primarily on estate planning, asset protection, probate and guardianship matters. She helps families design and implement comprehensive estate plans – utilizing various trusts, wills and other techniques – for estates of all sizes including upwards of $50 million and more. In addition, she regularly teams up with the firm’s litigatio...

Whitney Welch-Kirmse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Whitney, 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 Whitney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward J. Quirk focuses his practice on intellectual property law, with an emphasis on patent, trademark and copyright matters. Ted, the Co-Founder of Quirk & Tratos, has provided leadership as past President of the Nevada Intellectual Property Law Society. He serves on the Boards of many community organizations, including serving as President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, and Founder and Chair of its Foundation. He has also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees and the E...

Mr. Carranza is an AV rated attorney representing and counseling individuals, professionals, domestic corporations, foreign corporations, businesses, standard line insurers and excess/surplus insurers in a wide variety of areas including complex commercial litigation, business law, employment law, negligent and premises liability.

Kendra Follett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Kendra, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kendra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary Langsner is an attorney in the firm’s Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. Her primary practice involves corporate restructuring, bankruptcy litigation including nondischargeability proceedings, claims litigation, and fraudulent transfer litigation. Mary has represented clients from a variety of constituencies including commercial lenders, business investors, real estate developers, commercial and residential landlords, regional and national banks, a motion picture s...