Find Lawyers in Nevada, United States for Commercial Litigation
Practice Area Overview
Litigation increasingly occurs in various venues, from state and federal courts to private arbitrations and administrative hearings. Proceedings can involve business-to-business disputes or any number of government agencies. Understanding the motivations and outlook of each of the litigation participants is important for determining weak points to exploit and strong points that will persuade the audience in question. During the past decade, commercial litigators have seen a dramatic uptick in multidistrict and inter-disciplinary litigation, making the stakes higher, the cases more complex, the parties more numerous and the discovery more complicated and unwieldy. Firms that are able to develop and implement a creative legal approach to each individual problem, efficiently focus on the key legal and factual issues, and master and manage the various aspects of these complex matters will be the busiest in the years to come.
In the current challenging economic climate, commercial litigators are under increasing client pressure to keep costs in check, which has both sides testing the efficacy of alternative fee arrangements and the scope of reasonable discovery. Whether the “death of the billable hour” is ultimately realized, the keys to a commercial litigator’s success will continue to be strong client relationships, thought leadership, practical management skills, deep experience, and personal commitment.
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View Legal GuideJeremy Alberts began his career at the Supreme Court of Nevada where he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Justice Michael Douglas. Immediately following his service at the Supreme Court, Jeremy joined the complex litigation group in the Las Vegas office of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial. Since joining the firm, Jeremy has been directly involved in the litigation of numerous complex cases. His clients represent a broad range of corporate entities that entrust him with high-expos...
Cynthia Alexander, an “A/V Preeminent Attorney®” as rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and ranked in The Legal 500 United States, serves the firm as Deputy CEO of Practice Management and Human Resources. Ms. Alexander is a trial attorney who focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including construction and real estate disputes and financial services litigation, as well as having an active employment law practice. Ms. Alexander’s construction practice genera...
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 50% 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...
For nearly four decades, John R. Bailey’s trial experience has focused on commercial litigation, healthcare law, and gaming law. In 2001, after 16 years with a renowned Nevada firm, Mr. Bailey struck out on his own and established what is now one of Southern Nevada’s most preeminent law firms – Bailey Kennedy, LLP. His clients include many of the region’s largest healthcare providers, Nevada businesses, and travel and tourism leaders. Mr. Bailey has served on the Board...
Nearly two decades guiding litigation to successful results. Solves complex business problems. Plays an integral role in some of Nevada’s most noteworthy litigation matters. Adam Bult’s practice focuses on complex commercial and construction disputes handling high-stakes, complicated litigation matters with confidence. Described by both clients and peers as one of the go-to litigation attorneys in Nevada, Adam combines his deep knowledge of state and federal law with extensive exp...
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: With over forty years of experience, Mr. Campbell is regarded as one of the finest trial attorneys in the United States, having personally represented supreme court justices, governors, congressmen, chief executive officers of Fortune 500 companies, and many national celebrity and sports figures. Recently, the Nevada State Bar recognized Mr. Campbell by presenting him with its Presidential Award which is reserved for members practicing 20 years or more whose conduct, hon...
Mr. Ciciliano is an attorney in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. His experience includes representing clients in complex civil litigation cases and defending clients against allegations of fraud, conspiracy, RICO claims and malfeasance. Mr. Ciciliano also has experience with medical malpractice cases, complex criminal defense, and a wide variety of business disputes. Mr. Ciciliano obtained his master’s degree in Economics at the University of Nevada-Reno and worked...
Chad F. Clement, a shareholder with the law firm Marquis Aurbach, is a litigator and trial lawyer. He represents a broad array of clients, from global companies and foreign individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and middle-market companies, to small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs, and individuals. Mr. Clement regularly represents clients in obtaining favorable outcomes in complex disputes, both inside and outside the courtroom. He has significant experience in multiple practice areas, i...
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...
John P. Desmond is a shareholder and the firm's Reno Litigation group leader. He focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and appellate work. He regularly represents and counsels clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving contract disputes, buy/sell agreements and disputes over intellectual property. He has also represented physician groups in regard to compliance and contractual matters. His representation of clients includes a significant number of mat...
Mr. Erwin is a Partner of Campbell & Williams and has been a member of the bar for over ten years. Mr. Erwin’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes involving litigation over claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and fraudulent transfers, and numerous other issues. Mr. Erwin has likewise litigated catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases while also developing an emphasis on appellate practice. See, e.g., The Power Co., Inc. v. Henry, 1...
Michael N. Feder, an “A/V Preeminent Attorney®” as rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, is a member in Dickinson Wright, PLLC’s Litigation Department. Mr. Feder has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving, among others, banking, contracts, copyright infringement, corporate law, employment law, entertainment and sports law, franchise law, fraud, gaming, patent infringement, real estate, RICO, trademark ...
Mark E. Ferrario focuses his practice on complex civil litigation. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has utilized his persuasive skills to obtain favorable results in a wide variety of high profile matters. He serves as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations as well as appeals in matters involving construction, securities, contracts, civil rights, election and tort law. Mark regularly appears in front of regulatory and legislative bodies on behalf of his clients. Prior...
One of Las Vegas’ top commercial litigators. Twenty years handling complex commercial litigation matters. Skilled at resolving business disputes inside and outside the courtroom. A Nevada trial lawyer with a track record of successes, Frank Flansburg handles complex business disputes in court and in arbitration. He is committed to ensuring his clients achieve favorable outcomes that achieve their legal and business goals. Whether navigating complex litigation in the courtroom or resolvi...
Joshua P. Gilmore is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada. He works tirelessly to represent his clients while giving them objective legal advice to help them solve complex problems and make strategic decisions. He prides himself in his work product and is well-regarded among his peers. Joshua’s primary area of practice is complex commercial litigation. He regularly handles matters involving breach of contract, fraud, and business torts. His clients include medical providers and practices, tran...
Ryan Gormley is a partner in the firm’s Las Vegas office, where his practice focuses on complex civil litigation and appeals. Ryan has represented both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad array of high exposure matters, including insurance bad faith, products liability, catastrophic injury, construction, and general business litigation. He is licensed in Nevada and has represented clients pro hac vice in several other jurisdictions across the country. Ryan has received recognition ...
Mr. Hanseen is primarily a litigator practicing all types of appellate and civil litigation including business law, bankruptcy, contractual/transactional law, premises & product liability, personal injury and workers compensation. Mr. Hanseen graduated magna cum laude from University of the Pacific with a bachelor of arts in sport sciences. He secured his juris doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Hanseen participated in the William S. Boyd School of Law...
Mr. Hardy’s areas of practice include: civil litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, formation & licensing; real estate; administrative & regulatory law; campaign & election law; First Amendment & defamation; legislative affairs; intellectual property; constitutional law and eminent domain. Mr. Hardy returned to Marquis Aurbach after serving as vice president and general house counsel for a prominent firearms group. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hardy served...
Sarah E. Harmon practices in the areas of appellate advocacy and civil/business litigation, including breach of contract, fraud, legal malpractice, products liability, complex civil litigation, and many other types of business disputes. Her experience with appellate advocacy includes appeals from adverse judgments and orders as well as petitions for extraordinary writ relief. Professional Experience As an appellate advocate and civil litigator, Ms. Harmon has assisted a diverse array of clien...
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...
Matthew effectively and efficiently represents a wide range of individual and commercial clients, guiding them through the complex litigation process. Matthew is currently advising clients on – and litigating – force majeure provisions in commercial contracts, which are related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. He provides counsel to a variety of clients, including mining companies, banks, property owners, and developers. Matthew litigates, among other things, contract dispu...
Brian R. Irvine’s practice focuses on areas of litigation, construction, banking, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and he is skilled in every aspect of the negotiation process. Mr. Irvine has recently specialized in very large commercial litigation and has participated in two of the biggest trials in Northern Nevada in the past four years. He recently obtained a judgment in excess of $100 million in claims for fraud and misrepresentation following an eight-week trial.
For over forty years, Dennis Kennedy has been representing “good people with bad problems” in the assertion and defense of their rights. These people include judges, lawyers, pharmaceutical and tobacco companies, casinos, and manufacturers and purveyors of various other products and services. His thriving commercial litigation practice has emphasized class actions and complex commercial litigation, antitrust law, hospital and healthcare law, and legal ethics. He is an author and f...
Bryce is a trial lawyer that advises both overseas and domestic clients on a wide range of matters, including partnership disputes, trade secret misappropriation, shareholder derivative suits, breach of contract, receiverships, and other business disputes. Though Bryce enjoys going to trial, he has had a lot of success in obtaining a dismissal of his clients early on in the case or through summary judgment. Results Driven: Bryce is results driven and recognizes the decision to litigate is a b...
Distinguished commercial litigator who has taken more than 175 trials to verdict. Recognized leader in Las Vegas legal industry. Skilled courtroom attorney with extensive experience in arbitration and mediation. Kirk Lenhard's practice focuses on commercial and complex litigation. He has served clients that have included Clark County, McCarran Airport, Republic Services, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the Clark County Departm...
Whether it is helping clients as diverse as real estate developers, brokers, lenders, borrowers, and guarantors with issues involving a commercial lease dispute, development and construction issues, lending concerns, or collateral enforcement, Joseph Liebman utilizes his substantial experience and vast legal toolbox in creatively litigating and successfully resolving complicated real estate litigation for the benefit of his clients. Moreover, Mr. Liebman has expanded his practice and effectiv...
Scott Marquis is a shareholder with the firm. He has an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability . Mr. Marquis was also recently recognized for Lifetime Achievement by his selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® (2016) – an award limited to only 100 attorneys in each State who have displayed a lifetime of hard work, ethical standards, and community enriching accomplishments. Finally, Mr. Ma...
Leon Mead has been handling construction law almost exclusively matters for over 30 years. His practice is primarily devoted to representation of public and private owners, developers, contractors, specialty contractors, construction managers, material suppliers and design professionals, in construction contract preparation, negotiation and implementation; LEED Certification/Green Building compliance, litigation, arbitration and mediation, construction claims, mechanics lien remedies, constru...
Mr. Mirkovich is a Partner of Campbell & Williams and has been a member of the bar for over ten years. Mr. Mirkovich’s practice is entirely focused on litigating the firm's catastrophic personal injury cases and complex commercial litigation matters from inception, through discovery and depositions, and at trial or binding arbitration. Mr. Mirkovich has served as lead trial counsel in over nine (9) civil trials and numerous arbitrations. Mr. Mirkovich has represented both plaintiffs...
Terry A. Moore is a native of Las Vegas and attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he obtained his bachelor’s degree with honors in environmental studies in 1998. He then obtained his Juris Doctorate as a member of the charter class of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2001. Mr. Moore’s practice is primarily devoted to real estate matters with a particular emphasis on commercial real estate, landlord-tenant issues, title insura...
Cody is a shareholder at Marquis Aurbach where he has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous complex litigation matters while representing a number of the nation’s largest builders and owners of properties that experience construction defects. Cody has extensive background and hands on experience in the construction industry. As a former project foreman on multiple private and government commercial and residential projects, he is uniquely qualified to identify and resolve issues ...
Mr. Olsen has substantial experience in a wide range of commercial and business litigation matters, as well as intellectual property, collection, insurance coverage, and catastrophic tort cases. He has litigated and tried countless cases in the state and federal courts, before judges and juries. Mr. Olsen also practices before the appellate courts, having appeared in numerous appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court, as well as the Second Circuit, Ninth Circuit and Federal Circuit courts of ap...
My job is to fight for my clients. After more than twenty years of successfully litigating complex business disputes in Nevada, I have earned a reputation for excellent legal work and a professional approach. Establishing a sound game plan at the outset of an engagement and diligently executing that plan are key to achieving favorable outcomes. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to achieve their goals, protect their business interests,and discover solutions in a cost-effective and efficien...
Jon is an experienced trial lawyer who has managed and led all aspects of high-stakes litigation. He has a proven track record both in and out of the courtroom of meeting his clients' goals through efficient and effective representation. With more than ten years of experience, Jon has represented clients in a wide range of high-profile complex commercial litigation and regulatory matters, including securities, corporate control, and antitrust disputes. His practice focuses on representing cor...
Tammy focuses on commercial and complex litigation. Representing both individuals and large public and private corporations, her diverse practice encompasses business torts, partnership breakups, breach of contract disputes, corporate governance disputes, eminent domain, legal malpractice defense, class actions and intellectual property disputes. An experienced trial attorney, Tammy has taken over 30 jury trials to verdict, and has taken numerous bench trials to decision. She has successfully...
AV-rated lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in state and federal courts. Renowned for skilled, matter-of-fact representation. Refined courtroom strategist highly regarded among attorneys as a fierce but fair advocate. Patrick Reilly is a commercial litigator who handles a wide range of complex and high-profile business cases, including real estate litigation, shareholder and corporate disputes and class actions. A highly effective advocate, he has tried to conclusion dozens of cases...
Lee Roberts is one of the top trial lawyers on the West Coast and serves as a Co-Director of the firm. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been...
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