Best Lawyers in Nevada, United States for Commercial Litigation
Andrew D. Yates joined the firm as a Law Clerk in 2023. He became an associate in 2024 after he passed the Nevada Bar Exam. Andrew graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2024. During his time in law school, Andrew was able to serve as a student attorney at the Poverty Law & Policy Clinic, a Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic, where he had the opportunity to work with public entities and private organizations on poverty law issues related to re...
McKenna Sullivan obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from William S. Boyd School of Law. While in law school, McKenna was a Public Interest Fellow. She also volunteered at the Legal Aid of Southern Nevada. Her practice consists of real property matters and civil/business litigation. McKenna earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she attended on an athletic and academic scholarship. Throughout her undergraduate degree she played D1 s...
Mr. Levins, a third-generation Nevadan, graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, where he was a member of the Society of Advocates moot court team. In addition to graduating with Pro Bono Honors and receiving an award for Outstanding Student of the Semester for Boyd's Community Service Program, Mr. Levins served as a student attorney with the Education Advocacy Clinic for two semesters, advocating for parents and children with special needs in educational issues, includi...
Shelby A. Dahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Shelby A., 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 Shelby A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Commercial litigator known for efficiency. Offers pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Recognized for his shareholder, fiduciary and commercial construction work. Travis Chance is well versed in the intricacies of complex commercial litigation. With a degree in the physical sciences, Travis brings a structured but pragmatic approach to his practice that allows him to formulate efficient solutions for his clients. Travis has handled issues in a variety of legal areas, including general bus...
Amy L. Howard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amy L., who practices law in Henderson, Nevada, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tabetha J. Steinberg joined Marquis Aurbach as a law clerk in June 2022 and continued working as a law clerk up until she passed the bar, where she transitioned into becoming an attorney. Tabetha is a born and bred Las Vegas native who earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and a minor in Consumer Behavior from the University of Southern California, where she graduated as Cum Laude. She then made her way back home, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the William S....
Brooks Westergard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Brooks, who practices law in Reno, Nevada, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brooks is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Calaway is a commercial litigator who advocates for his clients both in and outside of the courtroom, in state and federal court, and at the trial and appellate levels. An experienced litigator who is more familiar with large and complex cases, Mr. Calaway's understanding of and experience with every stage of a case as it moves through the judicial system serves his clients well. His experience allows him to represent clients from start to finish, providing keen insight and astute precisi...
Anthony Torroll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Anthony, 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 Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Timothy R. Koval is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Real Estate Law. Timothy R., 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 Timothy R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Jayne graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, where he served as the Executive Managing Editor for the Nevada Law Journal. In addition to being presented with a Dean’s Award and Pro Bono Honors award, Mr. Jayne worked as a student attorney with the respected Juvenile Justice Clinic for two semesters, representing juveniles in delinquency court and advocating for legislature focusing on children’s rights during delinquency proceedings. Mr. Jayne also work...
Sarah Ethington’s primary areas of practice include intellectual property, contract transactions and disputes, and business/corporate litigation. Sarah obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law with a concentration in intellectual property. Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Sarah served for one year as the judicial law clerk in Business Court for the Honorable Judge Timothy C. Williams in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. As a judicial law cler...
Mr. Arnold is a litigator who focuses his practice on the prosecution and defense of commercial claims on behalf of individuals, businesses, and corporations. He has considerable experience litigating an assortment of business/corporate disputes, trade secrets cases, and complex matters in both state and federal court. Mr. Arnold also enjoys an extensive appellate practice, representing municipalities in civil rights defense matters before the Nevada Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of A...
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...
Kaden earned a double-major undergraduate degree in Accounting and International Business at Westminster University’s Gore School of Business where he attended on academic scholarship. Throughout his undergraduate degree he worked accounting and financial capacities. Kaden also spent two years away from his formal studies living in Tokyo, Japan where he learned to effectively communicate, lead, and persuade, and where he also became fluent in Japanese. After earning his undergraduate de...
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