Robert J. "Bob" Cassity

R. Gardner Jolley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. R. Gardner, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Gardner is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

I have been a lawyer for over 45 years. Most of my practice has been litigating contract, real estate, and business disputes including non-compete agreements and partnership/corporate breakups. During the last 15 years about 20% of my time is spent arbitrating and mediating disputes privately and for the American Arbitration Association (AAA). I also spent 17 years as a Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Judge. I try to negotiate or mediate a resolution for my clients, but when the other side wi...

Alayne M. Opie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Alayne M., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alayne M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily Dyer brings a knack for complex legal research and a deep understanding of appellate issues to her commercial litigation practice. Before joining Brownstein, Emily was most recently an associate at a litigation firm in Las Vegas. Prior to that, she clerked with Judge Jerome Tao of the Nevada Court of Appeals. While in law school, Emily was the executive managing editor of the Nevada Law Journal; a student attorney and advocate with the Education Advocacy Clinic; and a research assistant...

Eric W. Swanis is an experienced trial lawyer who represents local, national and international companies in a wide array of complex litigation cases, including financial services, bankruptcy, product liability, business and shareholder disputes, technology, intellectual property, employment, construction, mechanic’s lien, and real estate matters. A native of Nevada, Eric has wide-ranging experience trying and arbitrating cases in both federal and state courts.

Michael R. Hogue is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Michael R., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A gifted legal writer with sharp sensibilities in the courtroom, Eric Walther’s practice includes complex commercial litigation and appellate law. His focus primarily includes representing clients in disputes involving breach of contract, corporate governance and real property. Along with practicing in state and federal district courts, Eric regularly represents clients as lead attorney before Nevada’s appellate courts as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He...

Mr. Ciciliano is an attorney in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. His practice primarily focuses on civil litigation. While Mr. Ciciliano has represented clients in substantial bet-the-company litigation, he also frequently represents individuals and small companies. In doing so, he provides efficient and cost-effective legal services that allows clients to successfully prosecute or defend actions. Mr. Ciciliano also collaborates with other law firms as local or out-of-st...

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

Mark Ricciardi is the founding and managing partner of the Las Vegas office. He has been advising and representing hotels, casinos, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies, and other large and small businesses in labor and employment matters in Las Vegas since 1987. Mark is considered one of the top labor and employment lawyers in Southern Nevada, and a leading authority in Nevada on wage and hour law. Mark also has successfully tried jury and bench trials in wrongful termi...