Malani L. Kotchka
About Malani L. Kotchka
Malani L. Kotchka is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Malani L. Kotchka is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Malani L. Kotchka LLC
Education: University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 1977 and University of Cincinnati, graduated 1977
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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