Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance Litigation - Intellectual Property
Michael N. Feder
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Michael N. Feder, an “A/V Preeminent Attorney®” as rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, is a member in Dickinson Wright, PLLC’s Litigation Department. Mr. Feder has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving, among others, banking, contracts, copyright infringement, corporate law, employment law, entertainment and sports law, franchise law, fraud, gaming, patent infringement, real estate, RICO, trademark infringement, securities law, shareholder and partnership disputes, and unfair competition. Mr. Feder also has experience representing clients in appellate, bankruptcy, gaming, regulatory and transactional related matters.
Certain of Mr. Feder's representative clients include Zuffa, LLC d/b/a Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Cox Communications, DriveTime Automotive, Inc., Mesquite Gaming, LLC, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Sands Corporation, EMG International, Inc., Ike Gaming, Inc. d/b/a El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Lennar Corporation, Rialto Capital Management, LLC, Station Casinos, American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC d/b/a Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, The Meadows School, Top Rank, Inc.,Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, among others.
Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, PLLC, Mr. Feder was with Beckley Singleton (2000-07), Lewis and Roca (2007-11) and Gordon & Silver (2011-2015). Prior to relocating to Nevada in 2000, Mr. Feder was at two prominent firms located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where he focused on commercial and business litigation and transactional related matters.
Certain of Mr. Feder's representative clients include Zuffa, LLC d/b/a Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Cox Communications, DriveTime Automotive, Inc., Mesquite Gaming, LLC, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Sands Corporation, EMG International, Inc., Ike Gaming, Inc. d/b/a El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Lennar Corporation, Rialto Capital Management, LLC, Station Casinos, American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC d/b/a Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, The Meadows School, Top Rank, Inc.,Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, among others.
Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, PLLC, Mr. Feder was with Beckley Singleton (2000-07), Lewis and Roca (2007-11) and Gordon & Silver (2011-2015). Prior to relocating to Nevada in 2000, Mr. Feder was at two prominent firms located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where he focused on commercial and business litigation and transactional related matters.
Overview
- English
- Temple University, J.D., graduated 1992
- New York University, BS, graduated 1989
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
- Fellow of the American Bar Association - Fellow
- Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce - Member of Board of Trustees
- ABA Advisory Panel - Member
- American Bar Association's Commercial and Business Litigation Committee and the Business Law Section - Member
- American Bar Association's Section of Litigation - Co-Chair of Programs for the Intellectual Property Committee
- American Red Cross of Southern Nevada - Member of the Board of Directors
- Clark County Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Nevada's Intellectual Property Law Section - Member
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
- English
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
- Fellow of the American Bar Association - Fellow
- Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce - Member of Board of Trustees
- ABA Advisory Panel - Member
- American Bar Association's Commercial and Business Litigation Committee and the Business Law Section - Member
- American Bar Association's Section of Litigation - Co-Chair of Programs for the Intellectual Property Committee
- American Red Cross of Southern Nevada - Member of the Board of Directors
- Clark County Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Nevada's Intellectual Property Law Section - Member
- Temple University, J.D., graduated 1992
- New York University, BS, graduated 1989
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, Las Vegas (2025)
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, Las Vegas (2023)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Las Vegas (2021)
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, Las Vegas (2018)
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, Las Vegas (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Copyright Law
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Sports Law
- Trademark Law
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Awards:
- Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2013
- Outstanding Service Award from the ABA's Section of Litigation, 2003-04
- Vegas INC.: Top Lawyers 2012-2014
- AV® Certification Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® since 2008
- Best Lawyers for Intellectual Property Litigation, 2012-2017
- Nevada Legal Elite 2009-2016
- Mountain States Super Lawyers 2011-2016
- Best Lawyers for Banking & Finance Litigation, 2012-2017
- Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation, 2015-2017
- Mountain States Super Lawyers: Top 100, 2013-2016
- Mountain States Super Lawyers: Top 10, 2014-2016
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Commercial, Trademark and Copyright Enforcement Matters
Represent large international sports entertainment company in numerous commercial, trademark and copyright enforcement matters filed in state and federal courts, before the TTAB and internationally, resulting in favorable outcomes for the client.
- Real Estate Investment and Asset Management Company
Represent large real estate investment and asset management company in various matters resulting in multi-million judgments being entered against borrowers and guarantors.
- Contract Matters
Represent large gaming company in various contract matters resulting in a favorable resolution for the client, including dismissal of certain actions.
- Defending Against Financing Agreement Claims
Represented large home builder in defending against claims asserted under financing agreements resulting in a favorable resolution for the client.
- Large Electronics Manufacturer
Represented large electronics manufacturer in matter resulting in the entry of a multi-million judgment in favor of the client.
- Copyright Infringement
Represented trucking company in a copyright infringement matter resulting in a favorable resolution for the client.
- Electronics Fund Transfer Act Class Action
Represented gaming company and convenience store operation in class actions filed under the Electronics Fund Transfer Act resulting in favorable outcome for the clients.
- Landlord/Tenant Dispute
Represented large gaming company in landlord/tenant dispute resulting in a favorable ruling for the client.
- Breaches of Agreement
Represented an environmental science and engineering services in various matters involving breaches of agreement against other parties resulting in favorable resolutions for the client.
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