Peter S. Christiansen

Alayne M. Opie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Alayne M. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Alayne M. Opie since 2025. 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 Alayne M. Opie is held by other lawyers.

Mona Kaveh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Land Use and Zoning Law. Mona practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Mona Kaveh since 2024. 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 Mona Kaveh is held by other lawyers.

For over a decade, Jordanna L. Evans has primarily focused her practice on the specialized niche of Trust & Estate law. Mrs. Evans has represented clients in various areas of estate planning; including, without limitation, drafting of trusts, wills, financial and healthcare directives, and premarital and postnuptial agreements. She has advised clients with tax planning, charitable giving, asset protection and decanting, and also assisted clients with the creation of business entities such...

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...

Robert E. McPeak is a member in Dickinson Wright’s Las Vegas office. His practice focuses on real estate, real estate finance, renewable energy project development and finance, and corporate matters. Robert maintains a comprehensive real estate practice encompassing all aspects of property acquisition, financing, development, management, leasing, and disposition. He represents clients across a broad range of commercial property types, including retail, office, industrial, multifamily, m...

Ed Chansky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Ed practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Ed Chansky 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 Ed Chansky is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Brianna Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Brianna practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Brianna Smith since 2026. 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 Brianna Smith is held by other lawyers.

Tammy represents individuals, closely held businesses, and public and private companies in complex business disputes throughout Las Vegas and Nevada. Her practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation , Commercial Litigation, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract matters, corporate governance disputes, eminent domain, legal malpractice defense, class actions, and intellectual property litigation. Tammy is an accomplished trial lawyer who has taken more than 30...