Best Lawyers in Nevada, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Mark Ricciardi is the founding and managing partner of the Las Vegas office. He has been advising and representing hotels, casinos, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies, and other large and small businesses in labor and employment matters in Las Vegas since 1987. Mark is considered one of the top labor and employment lawyers in Southern Nevada, and a leading authority in Nevada on wage and hour law. Mark also has successfully tried jury and bench trials in wrongful termi...
Paul Trimmer practices in all areas of labor and employment law including federal and state court employment discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation, collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice charges and related matters before the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Trimmer has also advised and represented clients in matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies involving wage and hour matters, employee b...
Ethan D. Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ethan D., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ethan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dare Heisterman joined Kamer Zucker Abbott in 2018. Dare represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. He represents clients in state and federal court, arbitration, mediation, as well as before numerous state and federal agencies in class action wage and hour disputes, unfair labor practice charges, and employment discrimination and harassment cases. Prior to joining the firm, Dare served as Associate Corporate Counsel for the Arena Football League, where he provided couns...
Kaitlin Paxton joined Kamer Zucker Abbott in August 2014 and is happy to be back in the town she has called home for over two decades. Kaitlin represents employers of varying sizes and industries in all facets of labor and employment law. She has represented clients before administrative agencies as well as state and federal courts. Kaitlin also has experience guiding clients through the union election process and has extensively participated in labor negotiations and arbitrations. In law sch...
Noel M. Hernandez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Noel M., who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Noel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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...
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