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Trusted IP attorney with background as a professional musician. Brings an artist’s perspective to copyrights and contracts. Has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in trademark and copyright disputes. Both an attorney and a professional musician, Peter Ajemian offers his clients a unique perspective as he combines his real-world experiences in the music industry with over a decade and a half of experience in intellectual property law. Peter is a published songwriter and guitarist...
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...
Mr. Alleman practices primarily in real estate, corporate and commercial transactions. He assists businesses with formation, licensing and governance matters, as well as general business contracts and mergers and acquisitions. He also assists banks, businesses, homebuilders and developers in a wide range of real estate matters, including the acquisition and disposition of land and improved property, finance and leasing. Mr. Alleman received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with ...
Craig Anderson is a shareholder at Marquis Aurbach and is co-chair of the firm’s litigation department. His practice focuses on civil rights defense and serious personal injury claims including wrongful death and premises liability. Mr. Anderson has extensive trial experience having tried more than 30 jury trials in both federal and state court. He has obtained defense verdicts in cases involving police shootings, wrongful deaths, and medical malpractice. Mr. Anderson has also resolved ...
More than 40 years of experience in gaming law as in-house and outside counsel. Former gaming regulator. Frequently handles large, multijurisdictional M&A deals and the licensing matters that follow. David Arrajj possesses unrivaled knowledge of gaming law garnered through four decades of first-hand experience as a gaming regulator, in-house and outside counsel to some of the world’s largest gaming organizations. He is exceptionally skilled at managing complicated, multijurisdiction...
Join MAC Attorney Phil Aurbach on August 26 for a virtual panel discussion regarding Business in a Post COVID World. This is a complimentary event. Registration information/details below. https://www.snccim.org/event-3607145 During my 42 years of practice, I spent much of that time as an arbitrator for both the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Advanced Resolution Management (ARM) as well as 17 years as a Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Judge. I know how important it is to my clients...
Michael J. Bonner concentrates his practice in the areas of corporation finance, corporate governance, business transactions, securities and gaming. Michael represents clients in corporate securities and other business transactions, including acting as lead counsel on initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private placements and a variety of financing, acquisition and restructuring transactions for publicly held and privately held business entities. He counsels publicly held companies...
More than 30 years of commercial litigation experience. Trusted advisor and trial counsel to banks, lending institutions and a variety of organizations. Recognized by his peers for his expertise at the intersection of litigation and transactional law. Steve Abelman helps clients achieve positive resolutions to business disputes. He understands the value of relationships for achieving a client’s objectives and provides his clients with the critical information and insights necessary for ...
With over 20 years of experience – several outside of a law firm environment – counseling clients of different sizes and maturity across a diversity of industries, Gian Brown brings a personal touch to corporate and transactional needs. His activity spans the entire business lifecycle, including start-up formation and early- and mid-stage financing, commercial contracts and the structuring of strategic agreements, and navigation of exit events such as acquisitions (for buyers) and...
Peter C. Brown is the managing partner of the Las Vegas and Denver offices of Bremer, Whyte, Brown & O’Meara. Las Vegas serves as Mr. Brown’s home base, but he is constantly on the move handling complex litigation for his clients throughout the western United States. Mr. Brown has extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including commercial litigation, construction defect, personal injury and general liability. Mr. Brown has handled numerous multi-million doll...
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...
Bob Cassity effectively and efficiently guides his business clients through complex corporate and commercial disputes and litigation. He works strategically with clients to resolve cases involving a broad range of business torts and contractual disputes. Complex Litigation: Bob provides practical, strategic advice to clients in complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, bank litigation, and CMBS special servicer representation, including class actions. A Wide Range of Clients and I...
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...
Mr. Cole, a partner, is the Practice Group Leader of the firm's Labor and Employment practice group. He contributes his knowledge in both the traditional practice of labor as well as employment law. Mr. Cole has years of experience representing employers in union organizing campaigns, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing employers in arbitration, mediation and before the National Labor Relations Board. On the employment side, he has extensive experience in such issues as...
Tami D. Cowden has 30 years' experience as an appellate attorney with a focus on representations in the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In local state and federal trial courts, she has represented clients in such varied industries as entertainment, construction and gaming in commercial and employment litigation matters, as well as public interest entities in election and constitutional issues. Before joining the firm, Tami was a member of the faculty of the Univer...
Ms. Craft, an “AV/Preeminent Attorney®” as rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, is a shareholder in and the chairman of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Entertainment & Sports Departments. She practices primarily in the areas of domestic and international trademark and copyright prosecution, licensing and enforcement. Ms. Craft consults with clients in identifying various protectable aspects of the clients’ products, services and concepts, and in developing an...
Todd Creer joined Kamer Zucker Abbott in August 2006 and became a partner in November 2014. He represents employers in all facets of labor and employment law and has taken a lead role in guiding clients through revisions of employment policies, responding to multi-employee discrimination charges, and training employees and managers on avoiding harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Todd has litigation experience before Nevada's state and federal courts, including successfully defendi...
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...
David Dornak is a partner in the firm's Las Vegas office. He advises and represents companies in all aspects of employment litigation and labor arbitrations. Prior to joining the firm, David was the General Counsel for a hospitality company that managed nightclubs, restaurants and ultra-lounges in hotel/casinos throughout Las Vegas. This experience has given him unique insight into the day-to-day needs of human resource personnel and managers in operating a business. Dornak also clerked for M...
Robert M. Draskovich has broken new ground in courtrooms across the country. In seemingly impossible cases, he has confounded courtroom observers with complete acquittals. In representing clients ranging from a CEO of a large publicly traded company to members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Mr. Draskovich has pioneered a methodology of combining Science with the Art of Persuasion. His extensive knowledge of the Science of Addiction has played a significant role in many of his cases. Bec...
Doug Driggs is a leading expert in real estate and corporate law, assisting local, regional and national clients with their transactional and business needs. His practice includes real estate acquisition, disposition, financing, development and leasing of master planned communities and office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties as well as entity formation and structuring. Doug has extensive experience in representing sellers, buyers, lenders and borrowers in complex real estate pro...
Dana Dwiggins is a member of the firm's management committee and former managing partner of the firm, where she focuses her practice primarily on probate and trust litigation, small business litigation, trust and estate administration, guardianships and trust and wills. She routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors and private and professional fiduciaries in both contested and uncontested matters affecting all aspects of trusts and estates. Dana has substantial experience litigatin...
Lance effectively counsels a wide range of real estate clients, including real estate developers, lenders, sellers and buyers. His extensive experience includes real property acquisition, development, leasing, sales and financing. Lance has represented both owners and lenders involving residential, commercial and industrial real estate developments, financing transactions, real property sales and purchases, general property matters, including easements and leases. He has taught seminars and p...
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...
With experience as an engineer and project manager for CH2MHill, Lars has an intimate understanding of the issues his clients face. Construction clients frequently call upon Lars for sound counsel during complex disputes. His practice encompasses construction, commercial, and bankruptcy litigation. As a construction litigator, Lars has represented owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other construction and design professionals. He has represented clients in jury trials...
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...
Marilyn Fine is a shareholder, who advises clients on real estate transactions and litigation as well as corporate law matters, commercial litigation, and banking law. She advises buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, lenders and owners and developers on a full range of real estate transactions. Marilyn also represents escrow agencies, title insurance companies, owners and lenders, landlords and tenants as well as contractors in litigation matters. She provides counsel on escrow liabilit...
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...
After beginning her legal practice as a litigator in Baltimore, Maryland, Jody Florence joined KZA in 1998 and became a partner in 2003. Jody exclusively represents and advises employers in labor and employment matters. In addition to assisting clients with preventive measures such as employee training and policy development, Jody defends employers against claims of discrimination and other unlawful treatment before Nevada’s state and federal courts, as well as state and federal governm...
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...
Mr. Garman is a trial lawyer who sits at the intersection of the courtroom and deal making. His practice is concentrated primarily in commercial and corporate restructurings and related complex litigation. He has been named "Lawyer of the Year" in three of the last 7 years (2018, 2015 and 2013) for both his restructuring and litigation work. He regularly represents companies, borrowers, debtors and organizations in matters involving hospitality, lending, high tech, gaming, airlines, commoditi...
Greg Gilbert helps public and private owners, developers, contractors, and engineers with project development, implementation, construction, and claims resolution. To serve his client’s ultimate goals, he carefully coordinates multiple legal, business, and political disciplines that are required for successful projects. Strategic Business Advisor: Greg delivers strategic counsel to private and project owners on all aspects of construction and development. He is a founding partner of Hol...
Jodi R. Goodheart focuses her practice on business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and real estate law. Jodi has over 30 years of experience serving as counsel to lenders, borrowers, buyers, sellers, developers and owners in many types of financing, acquisitions and dispositions (including complex multi-state multi-property tax deferred exchanges), real estate development, sale/leaseback transactions and national leasing matters. Prior to joining the firm, Jodi served for m...
Mr. Gordon is a founding partner and chairman of the firm's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. As one of the most influential and accomplished attorneys in Nevada, Mr. Gordon remains a prominent figure in the courtroom and business community. Throughout his years of legal service, the firm's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department has become synonymous with business restructuring and bankruptcy in the Southwest. Mr. Gordon has been integrally involved in all aspect...
Roger L. Grandgenett advises and represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission and the National Labor Review Board, as well as the Department of Labor and the Nevada Labor Commissioner. His practice includes: Federal and state litigation Trial, arbitration, appellate advocacy and administrative proceedings Mediation Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act The Age Discrimination i...
Skilled IP attorney with concentrated expertise in trademarks, domain names, copyrights, rights of publicity and entertainment. Has successfully prosecuted hundreds of trademark applications. Develops creative and cost-effective strategies for maximizing brand value. Erin Grolle specializes in managing large-scale trademark portfolios for gaming, entertainment and hospitality clients. Her comprehensive trademark services include advising clients on trademark selection, clearance, registration...
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...
Richard Holley is an experienced business lawyer, helping clients throughout Nevada and elsewhere in the U.S. with difficult bankruptcy and related commercial litigation. His primary focus is bringing value to the clients he serves. Open communication, collaboration, transparency, assigning the right lawyer with precisely the right skill-set and reducing client frustrations are the foundation of the enduring and successful relationships Richard has with clients. He recognizes that litigation ...
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