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

Roberto Campos is an attorney with the firm, practicing in trust and estate litigation, business litigation, and appeals. Roberto represents corporate and individual trustees, beneficiaries, grantors, other fiduciaries, creditors and other interested parties, often in contested matters involving trust validity, fiduciary duties, undue influence, fraudulent transfers, trust reformation and modification, business entities, contracts, and real property. He also helps draft proposed changes to tr...

Joel E. Tasca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Joel E., 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 Joel E. 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...

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.

Cody is a shareholder at Marquis Aurbach where he has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous complex litigation matters while representing a number of the nation’s largest builders and owners of properties that experience construction defects. Cody has extensive background and hands on experience in the construction industry. As a former project foreman on multiple private and government commercial and residential projects, he is uniquely qualified to identify and resolve issues ...

Kristen E. Simmons is a founding member of Simmons Freeman LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada and practices in the areas of estate, business and asset protection planning. She is honored to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Trusts and Estates and Tax Law. Ms. Simmons is certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization accredited by the American Bar Association and affiliated with the National Association of Estate Plann...

Taft-Hartley Trust attorney with 15 years of expertise. Recognized community leader with deep local roots. Provides creative solutions and problem-solving for better retirement, health care, training and apprenticeships. Bryce Loveland represents numerous pension, health, training and vacation savings plans and trusts in ERISA, HIPAA and Affordable Care Act compliance and, when necessary, in litigation. He is experienced in collecting unpaid employee benefit contributions, withdrawal liabilit...

Don Springmeyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Don, 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 Don is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Pisanelli is the co-founder of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, a Las Vegas, Nevada law firm devoted exclusively to commercial and complex litigation. Before forming Pisanelli Bice, he served as co-chair of his prior firm’s litigation group, where he managed and collaborated with more than 80 litigators nationwide. His background includes extensive experience at large, full-service commercial law firms, which informed the creation of a focused litigation boutique dedicated to handling high-stak...