Find Lawyers in Reno, Nevada

Mr. Alonso has been practicing law in Nevada for over thirty years. His practice includes Gaming Law and Government Relations. He represents clients before the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission on gaming regulatory matters, and represents clients on Legislative and government affairs matters before the Nevada Legislature and other governmental agencies. He is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and the Washoe County Bar Association, and is admitted to practice befor...

Gregg P. Barnard is the Managing Shareholder of Woodburn and Wedge and has extensive experience in the areas of business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, structured finance, entity selection and formation, real estate law, including acquisitions, residential and commercial development, and commercial leasing transactions. Mr. Barnard represents a broad range of clients both nationally and internationally, as well as local businesses, real estate developers, land...

Gordon H. DePaoli is an experienced water law attorney. He has represented Sierra Pacific Power Company, now NV Energy, and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority in long-standing water rights disputes on the Truckee River. Mr. DePaoli was involved in negotiations leading up to the Truckee-Carson-Pyramid Lake Water Rights Settlement Act, Public Law No. 101-618, which resulted in the execution of the Truckee River Operating Agreement, and is involved in the process which will ultimately result in...

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...

More than 20 years’ experience litigating trademark, copyright, trade secret and patent actions across the U.S. Has prosecuted over 1,000 trademarks at the federal and state level as well as in foreign jurisdictions. Balances accessible legal counsel with sophisticated client needs. In the areas of intellectual property litigation, trademark prosecution, licensing and entertainment law, Matt Francis vigorously protects, enforces and defends valuable intellectual property rights. For ove...

Nearly 20 years of experience handling the most significant and complex water matters in California, Nevada and across the west. Leader in California groundwater management. Business-savvy approach to water strategy. Brad Herrema understands the vital role that water plays in any project. From the development of groundwater management strategies, to identifying opportunities for water investment, to securing recreational water supplies, his approach integrates each client’s unique busin...

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.

Shawn B Meador has been practicing law since 1983 and has been a shareholder in the firm Woodburn and Wedge since 1989. A substantial portion of his practice is devoted to the area of family law, including matters such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and related matters. Mr. Meador believes that no two family law cases are exactly the same and that there is no single way in which every case should be handled. In most cases, however, he believes it ...

More than 30 years of gaming law experience. Former member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and a leader in handling complex gaming and compliance matters. Operates at the juncture of legal, regulatory and business. Scott Scherer uses a unique mix of regulatory, business, policy and legal perspectives to help clients implementing new technologies and systems for sports betting and online gaming. Clients rely on him to steer them through the hurdles they face getting regulatory approval, obt...

Experienced litigator and arbitrator representing intellectual property clients in California and Nevada. Outdoor and community enthusiast. For more than 25 years, Arthur Zorio has been representing clients in matters involving complex business, commercial and intellectual property matters. He has experience in state and federal courts in Nevada, California and numerous other jurisdictions, having taken cases through trial and appeal. Clients often seek out Arthur to provide advice to protect...

Dane W. Anderson is a shareholder and practices in all areas of commercial and general civil litigation. He has represented a wide range of business and individual clients, including local and national companies, contractors, property owners, homeowners’ associations, charter schools and law firms. Mr. Anderson has litigated, among other things, contract disputes, property disputes, tort actions, mechanic’s lien issues, premises liability and cases involving misappropriation of tr...

Shay L. Wells is a shareholder at Woodburn and Wedge. His practice focuses on business and corporate law, entity selection and formation, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate and other commercial transactions. Mr. Wells joined the law firm in 2010 after serving as a summer associate in 2009. Mr. Wells was recognized in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, recognizing those earlier in their careers, in the practice area of commercial lit...