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Dawn Cica has more than 25 years of experience working on transactions of all types, including transactional aspects of bankruptcy and creditor’s rights such as strategic resolutions, workouts, restructurings, settlements, debtor-in-possession financings and asset sales. Her transactional experience also extends to a variety of other industries, particularly the complex details surrounding the gaming and real estate fields.. Notably, on behalf of the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, Dawn Cica was part of a team that handled the negotiation of a settlement among various state and federal government agencies allowing for the confirmation of a reorganization plan in the Tronox bankruptcy that ultimately resulted in a recently approved litigation settlement of more than $5 billion, with almost a quarter being distributed to the State of Nevada for environmental remediation.. In addition to her transactional experience, Dawn has built a renowned bankruptcy practice in the State of Nevada representing creditors, committees, affiliated parties and debtors. She has been involved in many influential Nevada bankruptcies in various industries, including the Aladdin Resort, Station Casinos, Riviera Hotel & Casino, Jerry’s Nugget, Las Vegas Monorail, Lake Las Vegas, South Edge, Consolidated Resorts, Viansa Winery, Tower Homes, Village at Centennial Springs, CommPartners, Global Axcess, MEGO Financial, Integrated Financial Associates, USA Capital, Rodeo Creek Gold, Martifer Solar USA and the Nevada Cancer Institute. She has also participated in bankruptcies in other states where she is licensed, as well as in Delaware.. From the negotiation and execution of initial lending agreements, through modifications and forbearances, foreclosures,guarantor lawsuits and bankruptcy matters, Dawn has counseled lender, guarantor and borrower clients on the full scope of their legal issues in major commercial and real estate matters and in commercial bankruptcy cases and workouts. She has advised banks in connection with large corporate, middle market, and retail lending disputes and she has extensive experience representing secured lenders in creditors’ rights matters.. Dawn has also earned a reputation in the gaming industry for her sound judgment and strategic counseling on a range of matters, including lending, leasing, management agreements, acquisitions and sales, as well as restructuring issues. She has an acute understanding of the regulations surrounding the industry and uses that knowledge to help her clients overcome various transactional and restructuring challenges, particularly those surrounding gaming collateral. She is the author of a comprehensive law review article on gaming issues arising in bankruptcy published in the UNLV Law Review.. In the real estate field, Dawn has a depth of knowledge surrounding real estate and finance transactions from the cradle to the grave. She is well versed in public and private financings, including indenture trustee work, secured lending, note purchases, asset sales and acquisitions, leasing, joint ventures, land development, construction lending and negotiation of construction contracts – as both initial transactions and in the context of workouts and restructurings.. As its general counsel, Dawn was instrumental in the purchase, redevelopment and real estate development of the “new” Aladdin Hotel and Casino (now Planet Hollywood). As part of that redevelopment, Dawn advised as to the various financings and refinancings (secured, mezzanine and public debt), worked with joint venture partners to structure other components of the project, including the mall, a separate tower and a parking garage, negotiated various development agreements and construction arrangements and oversaw all of the other aspects of the development, including mechanics lien litigation. As general counsel she was also responsible for the seminal case regarding the function of an individual lender as part of a syndicate (Beal Savings Bank. v. Sommer). During that time, Dawn also began working with an affiliate to the owners of the Aladdin to assemble and develop a 680-acre master planned community in the Northwest, including all real estate and development matters, financing arrangements and joint venture agreements for 2200 homes, a 27-hole golf course and a stand-alone casino. Dawn was responsible for the agreements between the owners and the hotel and casino operators including the gaming lease, the operating agreements and the joint easement agreements among all of the components, including the complex regulatory overlay.. Her transactional and bankruptcy experience extends to a variety of industries. In addition to her extensive experience with the gaming industry, she is well versed in the complex details surrounding the fields of real estate development, hospitality and golf course operations. She is the past president of the Las Vegas Country Club Homeowners Association and has testified before the legislature on HOA issues.

Craig S. Newman's litigation practice is broad based.  His cases range from complex commercial disputes to assisting landlords in evictions.  Mr. Newman regularly practices in all State and Federal courts in Southern Nevada.  Mr. Newman works closely with some of the largest casinos in Nevada, where he obtains and executes upon judgments.  Mr. Newman also regularly represents developers, investors and contractors in business and real estate disputes.  He maintains an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell and he is also recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers.

Collins Hunsaker is the Las Vegas office managing attorney for Jeffrey Burr, Ltd., and has focused his practice in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, and taxation. Collins is a graduate of Brigham Young University, having obtained a degree in Political Science (BA). Collins earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Chapman University School of Law. Upon the completion of his J.D., Collins continued at Chapman University School of Law and obtained a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.).Collins is a regular speaker to professionals such as certified public accountants and attorneys seeking continuing education on topics of estate planning, asset protection, and taxation.Collins was the recipient of two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for high grade honors in the study of Tax Exempt Organizations and Income Taxation of Trusts, Estates, and Beneficiaries.Collins is licensed to practice law in Nevada.. The State Bar of Nevada does not certify attorneys as specialists in Estate Planning and Probate.

Christopher D. Craft joined Black & LoBello in 2011. His practice focuses on civil litigation, including extensive experience in commercial litigation, construction law, employment law, property disputes, personal injury, administrative law, and appellate work. A former army interrogator and linguist, Mr. Craft is focused on bringing practical, efficient and creative solutions to a wide variety of clients and cases.. Education:. Bar and Court Admissions:. Memberships:

Chris Phillips formed the boutique estate law firm, Phillips Ballenger, with partner Tiffany Ballenger Floyd in January of 2013.. Chris has practiced exclusively in the areas of Nevada probate, trust and complex estate litigation for over 20 years. Chris routinely handles contested matters, bringing his expertise and trial experience to matters involving Nevada Will Contests, Nevada Probate Litigation, and Nevada Trust Contests.. Chris has represented professional and private fiduciaries, banks, executors, trustees, beneficiaries, heirs, creditors as well as fellow estate planning attorneys in probate and trust administration and litigation. Chris has also handled adult guardianship matters, representing guardians, wards, and professional fiduciaries in both contested and uncontested adult guardianship cases, including those dealing with misappropriation of a ward's assets and elder abuse.. Chris's wealth of experience allows him to represent families in disputes regarding the administration of estates, recovery of assets, as well as negotiation and reduction of creditor claims against estates and trusts. Chris's extensive trial experience includes will and trust contests based upon undue influence, testamentary and. Education:. Bar and Court Admissions:. Memberships:

Chelsie is a licensed Attorney in Nevada who's passionate about delivering exceptional legal services. She earned her law degree from William S. Boyd School of Law in 2005, where her exceptional performance was recognized with the Dean’s Award.. Before diving into the legal world, Chelsie spent over a decade in the fast-paced realm of government affairs as a lobbyist for a prominent Berkshire Hathaway/Fortune 500 company. This unique experience gives her a deep insight into the intricacies of regulatory and legislative matters that can impact businesses.. Chelsie's legal practice revolves around key areas such as small business formation, general counsel services, real estate transactions, eviction law, and bankruptcy. Her well-rounded expertise equips her to provide you with the outstanding legal support you deserve.. Practice Areas:. Criminal DefenseCivil Litigation (Plaintiff and Defense)Arbitration/MediationInternational LawLabor Law/Employee Relations

Carlos L. McDade, Colonel, USAF (Retired) joined Black & LoBello after a successful twenty-two year career as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force.  Mr. McDade has over twelve years of experience in environmental and land use law.  He has provided counsel for compliance matters such as air quality, Title V, drinking water, wastewater and stormwater permitting; for solid and hazardous waste permitting, handling and reporting; for planning under NEPA, Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Act regulatory regimes and airport zoning, bird hazard, flight-path obstruction issues and noise complaints.  He has defended against regulatory violations and enforcement actions from state and local regulators and from four EPA Regional Offices in a dozen different states.. Mr. McDade earned his bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from Yale University, his Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School and his L.L.M. in Environmental Law, with Highest Honors, from The George Washington University Law School.  He was admitted to practice law in the state of Colorado in November 1985, and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Air Force courts in December 1986.  He has appeared before the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Appeals Board and in administrative hearings in a dozen states and filed briefs with the United States Supreme Court.. As an Air Force JAG, Colonel McDade served as the Air Force Chief of Appellate Criminal Defense and the Air Force Regional Counsel, Eastern Region; as the Staff Judge Advocate at Nellis AFB, Nevada, and Schriever AFB, Colorado, and as Attorney Advisor and Investigator with the Department of Defense Inspector General’s Office.  During his time in the Air Force, he provided legal counsel for some of the Air Force’s most important installations, Nellis, Tinker and Yokota Air Force Bases, and for operational and deployed forces.  Mr. McDade was environmental counsel for a hundred million dollar environmental operation and contract and fiscal counsel on multi-million dollar global satellite operations and worldwide, deployable communications operations.  He has litigated at the trial level as both a prosecutor and defense counsel and in federal and state administrative venues.  He also has practiced at the appellate level as counsel for the Air Force in military criminal and civil matters.  Mr. McDade has lectured on criminal law, environmental law and ethics at both military and civilian seminars and CLE sessions.. Mr. McDade has been awarded with the Air Force Chief of Staff Team Award, 2008, for the Nellis Air Force Base Photovoltaic Array Generating Plant; the General Counsel of the Air Force Award, 2006 for enabling Predator operations and the Department of Defense Inspector General’s Award, 1995.  He was honored with the Legion of Merit Award, the Defense Meritorious Service Award, the Air Force Meritorious Service Award with multiple devices and the Air Force Humanitarian Services Award.  He was recognized for providing innovative counsel to Aviation Nation, the Nellis Air Force Base Air Show; as Outstanding Investigator, Department of Defense Inspector General, Senior Officials Investigations Division; Commander’s Appreciation for establishing the Tinker Air Force Base Airpower Park and Letter of Appreciation for Litigation, General Counsel of the Air Force.  He is also a member of the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2008.  Mr. McDade was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in January 2009.  As of 2009, Mr. McDade has been approved as a Licensed Foreclosure Mediator by the State of Nevada.

Brigid Higgins specializes in business restructuring, bankruptcy litigation, and creditor’s rights. She is widely regarded among her peers and clients for her keen business knowledge and unmatched ability to successfully handle complex insolvency, reorganization, creditors’ rights and commercial litigation cases across a wide variety of industries. Brigid Higgins has been integrally involved in all aspects of the reorganization and complex insolvency practice, representing  clients including Nevada State Bank, 155 East Tropicana, LLC, d/b/a Hooters Hotel & Casino, Liquidating Trust, Rialto Capital Management, USACM Liquidating Trust and California Bank & Trust. With previous experience working in the banking industry, Brigid Higgins provides financial insight to her clients when advising them on bankruptcy workout and litigation matters.

Amy M. Friedlander joined Black & LoBello in 2009. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Robert W. Teuton of the Eighth Judicial District Court – Family Division.. Ms. Friedlander graduated cum laude from California State University, Long Beach in 2004, with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in psychology. As an undergraduate, Ms. Friedlander received the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Scholarship for Academic Excellence in September 2003 and the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award in Political Science in May 2004.. Ms. Friedlander received her Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in May of 2008. After her first year of law school, she worked as a summer associate for Christiansen Law Offices, where she worked on personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense cases. Also, while in law school, she served as an extern to the Honorable Kent J. Dawson of the United States District Court, District of Nevada. Furthermore, she spent three semesters working as a student attorney as part of William S. Boyd School of Law’s Child Welfare Clinic, representing numerous foster children and successfully conducting a trial on a petition to terminate parental rights.. Ms. Friedlander was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in October of 2008. She is currently a member of the American Bar Association and the Clark County Bar Association.

Amanda has spent her career in pursuit of helping others. Amanda began her journey at University of California, Davis, where she received a department citation for her service as the President of Psi Chi – The International Honor Society in Psychology. Amanda ultimately graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.. Upon graduation, Amanda moved to Las Vegas to work as a claims manager for a local personal injury firm. From this experience, Amanda realized that her compassion for clients and her ability to empathize gave her an edge—making her an outstanding advocate. With this realization as her motivation, Amanda applied to—and was accepted by—UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law.. Throughout her first year at Boyd Law, and influenced by her psychology degree, Amanda took note of the incredible amount of stress that both law students and attorneys cope with daily. Driven by her desire to help others, her passion for psychology, and her innate need to solve problems, Amanda researched how stress influences the brain’s biology, as well as stress symptomatology in student and attorney performance. With her research findings, Amanda spearheaded Boyd Law’s mindfulness movement, creating programming to help students achieve optimal success through mental wellness. Amanda continues to teach classes to attorneys, where she explains how stress negatively affects brain chemistry and how exercise, combined with meditation, can reverse those effects and, in turn, make them more effective advocates.. Amanda further contributed to Boyd Law School by serving as a Student Bar Association class representative, President of the Nevada Justice Association: Student Chapter, and as a member of Boyd’s Wellness Committee. Finally, as a Boyd Law student, Amanda co-founded the Nevada Justice Association Mock Trial Competition which continues today. This endeavor not only demonstrates Amanda’s dedication to becoming an excellent trial attorney, but also shows her commitment to bettering Nevada’s legal community. Through this competition, students now have the rare opportunity to practice their advocacy abilities in a trial setting before leaving law school.Amanda spends her time using her unique background and talent to aggressively pursue justice for her clients. In her spare time, she gives back to the community by practicing as a Children’s Attorney Project pro bono attorney through the Nevada Legal Aid Center.