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Courtney E. McCandless is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Courtney E., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Courtney E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nearly 20 years of experience handling the most significant and complex water matters in California, Nevada and across the west. Leader in California groundwater management. Business-savvy approach to water strategy. Brad Herrema understands the vital role that water plays in any project. From the development of groundwater management strategies, to identifying opportunities for water investment, to securing recreational water supplies, his approach integrates each client’s unique busin...

Alan Freer is a member of the firm’s management committee, where he focuses his practice primarily on trust and estate litigation. Alan also handles all aspects of trust and estate administration, and routinely represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in contested matters. He has substantial experience in challenging and defending the validity of estate planning documents, including wills, codicils, trusts and amendments. Alan routinely prosecutes and defends claims for breach of fiduci...

Kendal L. Weisenmiller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Kendal L., 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 Kendal L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Nick Crosby practices in labor and employment law, municipal liability, constitutional law, civil rights defense and general civil litigation. Mr. Crosby represents management in binding labor arbitrations and labor-management proceedings regarding contract interpretation and discipline and discharge matters. A native of Reno, Nevada, Mr. Crosby attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he received a bachelor of arts degree, with distinction, in journalism with an emphasis in adv...

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...

Since 2004, Talitha has almost exclusively represented clients in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings. The majority of her practice has been dedicated to representing high net worth individuals and corporate debtors across numerous industries. She also has a wealth of experience representing creditors, DIP lenders, and trustees. Not only does Talitha have extensive experience representing clients in “mega cases,” but she has more than a decade&rsq...

Kristen E. Simmons is a founding member of Simmons Freeman LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada and practices in the areas of estate, business and asset protection planning. She is honored to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Trusts and Estates and Tax Law. Ms. Simmons is certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization accredited by the American Bar Association and affiliated with the National Association of Estate Plann...

Karen D. Yardley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Karen D., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Murphy has been recognized as one of the best real estate practitioner’s in the country. She leads the firm’s Corporate & Real Estate Department. Ms. Murphy practices primarily in areas of real estate finance and loan restructurings, real estate acquisitions and development, real estate leasing and commercial transactions. With a background in real estate matters, she is frequently sought out for her vast knowledge in commercial real estate loans and real estate developmen...