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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...

Kelly B. Stout is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Kelly B., who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Mary Langsner is an attorney in the firm’s Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. Her primary practice involves corporate restructuring, bankruptcy litigation including nondischargeability proceedings, claims litigation, and fraudulent transfer litigation. Mary has represented clients from a variety of constituencies including commercial lenders, business investors, real estate developers, commercial and residential landlords, regional and national banks, a motion picture s...

Kennedy “Kenny” Lee focuses his practice on helping transfer assets left behind to the family and friends after a loved one has passed away. For many people, handling a trust or estate after the death of a loved one is a new experience and can be overwhelming and confusing. Kenny explains and discusses legal matters with his clients in plain terms that are easy to understand. This helps make the process as painless and simple as possible because his clients have other, more import...

Mark A. Hutchison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Mark A., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott M. Abbott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Scott M., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Higbee’s practice consists primarily of real estate matters including homeowners association matters, property management matters, transactions and litigation. She has provided advice to homeowners associations, commercial property owners associations, commercial and residential landlords, property managers, lenders in connection with SBA loan closings, real estate agents and buyers and sellers of real estate. Clients turn to Ms. Higbee for her expertise in compliance with CC&Rs...

F. Christopher Austin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Trademark Law. F. Christopher, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which F. Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

One of the country’s leading trial attorneys, Brian Panish has obtained some of the most significant jury verdicts in United States history on behalf of plaintiffs. His courtroom victories include a $4.9 billion verdict in the landmark products liability case Anderson v. General Motors, over 100 verdicts and settlements in excess of $10 million in personal injury and wrongful death cases and seven verdicts in excess of $50 million. Mr. Panish consistently serves in a leadership role in ...