Michaelle D. Rafferty

Joseph S. “Joe” Bradley is a Senior Partner at Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney in Reno, Nevada. Since 1983, he has represented injured individuals and families throughout Northern Nevada in personal injury litigation and wrongful death matters. His practice focuses on helping clients pursue compensation after serious accidents, including motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, aviation incidents, premises liability claims, defective product c...

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...

Anthony L. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anthony L. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony L. Martin since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anthony L. Martin is held by other...

Kara B. Hendricks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kara B. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Kara B. Hendricks since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kara B. Hendricks is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Mercera joined Pisanelli Bice PLLC in February 2011 and represents clients in commercial litigation matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her practice focuses on complex business disputes, including breach of contract claims, fiduciary duty matters, and property- and construction-related litigation. She regularly assists clients throughout all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy and discovery to motion practice and trial preparation. Ms. Mercera also advises clients on the review a...

More than 30 years of gaming law experience. Former member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and a leader in handling complex gaming and compliance matters. Operates at the juncture of legal, regulatory and business. Scott Scherer uses a unique mix of regulatory, business, policy and legal perspectives to help clients implementing new technologies and systems for sports betting and online gaming. Clients rely on him to steer them through the hurdles they face getting regulatory approval, obt...

Laura Thalacker is a founding Member of Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., a Las Vegas-based employment law and business litigation firm. Ms. Thalacker's legal career spans over 29 years in Nevada, representing employers (management) in employment and labor law matters. Prior to founding Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. in 2014, Ms. Thalacker was a partner in the Litigation Department of Nevada's then-largest law firm. As a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR and SHRM-SCP) and a certified G...

John Paul Michaelson is the owner and managing partner of Michaelson Law. Since joining the firm in 2003, he has enjoyed helping thousands of clients build and protect their businesses and estates. John is an active member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – all organizations that are dedicated to fostering excellence in the legal community or service. Previously, John also served as president of the Nevada WealthCounsel Forum and general co...

Spencer H. Gunnerson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Spencer H. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Spencer H. Gunnerson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Spencer H. Gunnerson is held by other lawyers.

Scott Mahoney is a partner in the firm's Las Vegas office. He is an experienced trial lawyer who defends harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and other cases. He also advises employers regarding employee handbooks, policies and procedures, terminations, employment contracts and responses to administrative agency complaints, with special emphasis in the hospitality and gaming industries. Prior to joining the firm, Scott was Vice-President and Counsel for Park Place Ent...