Best Lawyers in Nevada, United States for Commercial Litigation
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.
Ms. Mercera joined Pisanelli Bice PLLC in February 2011 and represents clients in commercial litigation matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her practice focuses on complex business disputes, including breach of contract claims, fiduciary duty matters, and property- and construction-related litigation. She regularly assists clients throughout all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy and discovery to motion practice and trial preparation. Ms. Mercera also advises clients on the review a...
Micah Echols leads the appellate division at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. His practice focuses on Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. He is often brought into matters before or during trial to assist trial teams with identifying and preserving issues for appeal and developing a clear record. Micah has handled more than 300 civil appellate matters in state and federal courts, representing injured plaintiffs , businesses...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tye Hanseen is a shareholder and dedicated attorney at MACLAW, where he specializes in providing expert legal counsel to clients navigating the complexities of governmental entities, business law, real estate law, tort defense (e.g., premises liability, wrongful death, security), personal injury, HOA litigation, special investigations, and appeals. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Nevada courts, including the Nevada Sup...
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...
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...
Michael J. Gayan is a partner at Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers in Las Vegas, Nevada. He focuses his practice on Appellate Practice , Commercial Litigation, and Construction Law, and he also works with the firm’s mass torts and class action team. Michael has helped try cases to verdict and has been part of matters resulting in more than $400 million in recoveries for clients, including In re: Kitec Fitting Litigation, the largest class action case ever tried in Nevada. His litigatio...
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.
Jason Hicks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jason, 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 Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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...
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