Top best Litigation Lawyers in Las Vegas near me

Mr. George earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Utah in 2014. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University in 2017, where he served as a senior editor for the law school’s Education and Law Journal.. Prior to law school, Mr. George was a corporate account manager for a large technology company where he advised institutional clients on ecommerce strategy, enterprise software, and web content. During law school, he participated in the United States Securities & Exchange Commission’s Student Honors Program, and he served as a judicial extern for Justice Himonas on the Utah Supreme Court. After law school, Mr. George served as a Temporary Law Clerk for the Nevada District Court and joined the offices of Marquis Aurbach Coffing in early 2018.. Mr. George is an aviation and motorcycle enthusiast; generally, he loves anything with wheels or wings. For leisure, he enjoys weight-training, traveling, hiking the Southwest, and composing rock music.

Mr. Dunning’s practice encompasses a broad range of civil matters, including complex commercial litigation, consumer fraud, business disputes, tort cases, and transactional issues. Whether prosecuting or defending against claims, or navigating legal questions before disputes even arise, Mr. Dunning protects his clients’ interests with thoughtful and zealous advocacy both in and outside the courtroom.. In addition to his years of experience in practice, Mr. Dunning served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard F. Scotti in Department II of the Eighth Judicial District Court and as judicial extern to the Honorable Philip M. Pro (Ret.) in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. While attending the William S. Boyd School of Law, Mr. Dunning worked as an articles editor for the UNLV Gaming Law Journal, practiced as a student attorney in the Thomas & Mack Juvenile Justice Clinic, and was selected for the American Bar Association’s Janet D. Steiger Fellowship at the Nevada Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Consumer Protection.. A longtime Nevadan, Mr. Dunning enjoys amateur photography, traveling, live music, and spontaneous adventures with friends and family.

Mr. Delgado, born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to law school, Mr. Delgado left his hometown to study at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and Law; with a minor in Philosophy. During his undergraduate career, Mr. Delgado excelled working in the area of sales where he received numerous awards and accolades including holding store sale records for the month of June and July 2015. Mr. Delgado chose to pursue a career in law after an undergraduate classmate of his noticed Mr. Delgado’s apt for persuasive oral argument and suggested him to consider a career in law.. Mr. Delgado attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California where he achieved Dean’s List for two consecutive semesters and obtained a CALI award for academic excellence in Criminal Law as a first-year law student. Thereafter, Mr. Delgado transferred to his hometown school of UNLV Boyd School of Law where he obtained his second CALI award for academic excellence in Constitutional Law. He graduated from UNLV Boyd School of Law in 2021, sat for the July 2021 Nevada bar examination, and passed on his first attempt.. Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Delgado practiced law in a wide scope of practice areas but primarily specializes in business litigation, premises liability, and landlord/tenant law. In Mr. Delgado’s early years of practice, he has gathered extensive court-room experience including sitting second-chair at a jury trial his first year of practice; arguing and obtaining multiple favorable arbitration awards for his clients; and achieving favorable settlements at mediation and/or at the doorsteps of trial.. When not practicing law, Mr. Delgado pursues his passion for cars and professional motorsports. He strives to integrate his passions with his career in law to benefit the Las Vegas professional and grass-root motorsports communities.

Mr. Clayton's areas of practice include insurance coverage/bad faith, commercial litigation, personal injury and collections.. In August of 2000, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor of arts in English and a minor in German. In December of 2003, Mr. Clayton graduated from UNLV's Boyd School of Law with a juris doctorate. While attending UNLV, Mr. Clayton earned CALI awards in Lawyering Process III and Environmental Law. Mr. Clayton has been working in the litigation department of MAC Law since 2005. He represents individuals, small and midsize companies and Fortune 500 corporations in both state and federal courts. He is known by his clients to be personally accessible at all times and for taking a personal interest in the outcome of every case.. Although he enjoys litigating a case from start to finish, he especially enjoys spending time with his wife and five children. Having grown up in Europe, he also enjoys learning about other countries and cultures.

Mr. Cardenas was born and raised in Las Vegas. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and his Juris Doctorate. While in law school, he was a member of the Society of Advocates moot court team and served as an Articles Editor for the Nevada Law Journal. Upon graduating, he received a Dean’s Award and a Scribes Award for Excellence in Legal Writing.. Prior to joining Marquis Aurbach Coffing, Mr. Cardenas served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jerome T. Tao of the Nevada Court of Appeals. Mr. Cardenas also worked as a court-appointed attorney for adults who were under or facing guardianship.. In his free time, Mr. Cardenas enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and any other activities that keep him outdoors.

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 precision of both the law and procedure.. Mr. Calaway represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of complex commercial and corporate litigation areas. His diverse practice areas include: corporate disputes, partnership disputes, business combination disputes, securities and stock transfer disputes, intellectual property disputes, trade secret disputes, contract disputes, business tort disputes, natural resource and water disputes, as well as construction and real estate disputes.. Mr. Calaway graduated from the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Idaho College of Law. While in law school, he served as the Managing Editor for the Law Review and earned the Wallis, Randall Law Scholarship. In addition to being selected Dean's List, Mr. Calaway received CALI Excellence Awards in Constitutional law and Legal Writing, and received the Extraordinary Service Honors award for pro bono work.. Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Calaway served as a judicial extern for the Honorable United States District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill where he was able to observe all stages of litigation including several high-profile jury trials. Mr. Calaway also worked as a summer associate for a well-known trial lawyer law firm that specializes in high-stakes cases.. When not practicing law, Mr. Calaway spends his time with his wife and three children. He can often be found outdoors riding motorcycles, playing sports, or hitting ski-slopes.

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 Appeals. Mr. Arnold also handles NRS 108/mechanic’s lien and construction defect matters for both homeowners and contractors, and has experience in handing NRS 239/public records matters.. Mr. Arnold joined Marquis Aurbach upon his admission to the State Bar of Nevada. He obtained his law degree from George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, where he served as a Research Editor for the George Mason Law Review. Prior to going to law school, he worked for a public affairs firm in Washington D.C. Mr. Arnold graduated cum laude from Claremont McKenna College with a B.A. in Government.. Mr. Arnold is a native Texan who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. When not practicing law, Mr. Arnold can be found cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, trying new restaurants, and keeping up with the latest in cinema and television. He particularly enjoys spending time with his wife and their eclectic pack of dogs.

Mr. Adams graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to being named to the Dean’s List three separate semesters, Mr. Adams was also presented with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Torts. Prior to law school, Mr. Adams studied at the University of Nevada-Reno, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.. Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Adams served as the law clerk to the Honorable Justice Douglas Herndon of the Nevada Supreme Court, where he was able to observe Nevada’s appellate system and gain unique perspective regarding the processes that inform judicial decision-making. Thereafter, he served as the law clerk to the Honorable Judge Adriana Escobar of the Eighth Judicial District Court, where oversaw a docket dealing exclusively with civil matters. Between the two clerkships, Mr. Adams was able to observe all stages of litigation – from the filing of the Complaint, to a bench or jury trial, and lastly to the process of appeal.. When not practicing law, Mr. Adams primarily spends his time enjoying the company of his friends and family, spending time outdoors, or savoring a hot cup of tea and reading about his favorite subjects.

Montgomery Y. Paek represents and counsels corporations and businesses before Nevada state and federal courts in connection with all types of employment matters arising under federal and state laws, including actions involving :. Montgomery has successfully obtained injunctive relief and represented clients in relation to employee breaches of confidentiality duties, solicitation, trade secrets, non-compete agreements and in general commercial litigation matters. He has also obtained temporary and extended workplace restraining orders on behalf of employers for threats of workplace violence. Montgomery has represented clients in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) matters.  Additionally, he has represented clients in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) whistleblowing actions before OSHA, the Department of Labor's Office of Administrative Law Judges, and in federal court.Prior to joining Littler Mendelson, Montgomery worked as a commercial litigator for a prominent regional law firm. Before becoming an attorney, he worked at an international imports/exports company that specialized in motor sports.

Michael is an partner in the firm’s litigation practice group. Michael’s principal practice areas include complex civil litigation, business litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff personal injury litigation, corporate law, real property, and premises liability defense. Michael practices in both state and federal courts, has repeatedly resolved matters for clients with the Nevada Real Estate Division, and is experienced in resolving matters through both international and domestic arbitration and mediation. Michael has also provided pro bono services to the Children’s Attorneys Project with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.. Michael has consistently been recognized as “Legal Elite” by his peers, an honor awarded to the top 3% of attorneys in Nevada in a poll of more than 5,000 attorneys by Nevada Business Magazine. Michael has also been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2017.. Michael graduated cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law. While attending the William S. Boyd School of Law, Mr. Esposito was selected and served as the President of the Society of Advocates – a hand selected and award winning moot court team comprised of the top legal writers and advocates at the school. Michael was also selected to be a member of the Nevada Law Journal and the national liaison to the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association for the Law Student Division.

Michael D. Rawlins enjoys a diverse commercial litigation practice, including corporate litigation, construction litigation, real estate litigation, intellectual property litigation, contract disputes, and partnership disputes. He also represents creditors and landlords in bankruptcy proceedings. Mr. Rawlins is a member of the Durham Jones & Pinegar's Board of Directors and serves as the Managing Attorney of the Las Vegas office.. Mr. Rawlins serves as a District Court Judge, Pro Tempore, presiding over cases in the short-trial program. He also volunteers for the Children’s Attorneys Project, representing abused and neglected children in court proceedings.

MIchael C. Van is an attorney with well over 30 years of experience, who is licensed to practice law in Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Arizona. Clients appreciate Michael most for his dedication to acheiving the right result in each case. He is a good lawyer, without a doubt, but he treats each client like family and is willing to help out in any situation at any time, day or night. If it is important to a client then it is important to Michael, which is why so much of his business comes from referrals.

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 soccer for the university.. Outside of work, McKenna prefers to spend time with her family, running, or playing soccer. She considers herself a “foodie” and is constantly trying new restaurants in town.

Matthew focuses his practice on civil litigation and insurance defense. He has a background as a judicial law clerk for the Eighth Judicial District Court, in Clark County, Nevada. He has experience in criminal, domestic-relations, real-estate, insurance defense, and complex civil litigation matters.. Matthew brings a solid background in legal research and writing, having conducted complex legal research and drafting for sitting judges and practicing attorneys alike, particularly in the areas of real-estate litigation and complex civil litigation. He also worked as a research-assistant for 3 semesters during law school and has logged several hundred hours of legal research, writing, and document drafting.. He also brings real-world, practical knowledge of the court system, having worked on both sides of the bench. He has spent hundreds of hours studying civil procedure and court rules, offering a unique perspective regarding litigation tactics and client-oriented procedural solutions.. Matthew obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Utah and his juris doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.. Matthew grew up in Henderson, NV, and is a graduate of Green Valley High School. He remains committed to excellence and providing second-to-none legal advocacy to his clients.

Mark practices primarily in complex commercial litigation and real estate litigation. He has a broad-based litigation practice in federal and state courts focusing on complex commercial matters, including shareholder/partnership disputes, commercial transactions, complex real estate issues, banking and lender issues, as well as advocating for plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and bad faith claims. As a practicing lawyer with an M.B.A. degree, Mark approaches clients’ matters from both a legal and business perspective and offers practical and efficient solutions.Mark has been quoted concerning real estate and litigation issues in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas Sun and in numerous other newspapers and online news sources, as well as appearing on Fox Business Network, Face to Face with Jon Ralston and “In Business” on Las Vegas One.. Throughout his years of legal experience, Mark has been involved with hundreds of arbitrations and mediations across a broad spectrum of legal matters. He has served as lead counsel in more than 75 jury and court trials in state and federal courts and has also appeared before numerous administrative tribunals. In addition to his private practice, Mark served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the Oglala Sioux Nation. He has represented various individuals and entities in Tribal Court matters ranging from partnership dissolution, employment and corporate matters, as well as personal injury claims. Mark has served as president of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association as well as a member of the Board of Governors of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, Mark served as chair of the South Dakota State Bar Negligence and Tort Law Committee. Within the firm, Mark serves as the Litigation Department Chair in the Las Vegas office.

Mark has published widely on a variety of legal topics, including articles in the BYU Law Review, Nevada Lawyer Magazine, Nevada Civil Practice Manual, Clark County Bar Communiqué Magazine, Construction Company Strategist magazine, and has published dozens of other legal articles on his firm blog. He also publishes a weekly article in Meridian Magazine. Mark has been awarded Martindale-Hubble’s highest AV rating, AVVOs highest Superb rating, and has been recognized by Who’s Who in American Law, and this year was granted a Fellowship as one of top one-half percent of attorneys by Litigation Counsel of America. Earlier this year Mark was included in the Top Rated Construction Lawyers in Nevada by The American Lawyer Magazine and Corporate Counsel Magazine. Mark has been involved in many of the largest class actions in Nevada, and has argued a number of cases before the Ninth Circuit and Nevada Supreme Court.  Mark was also selected this year 2014 as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for the State of Nevada by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA).  Mark has been selected as one of the 2014 Top Lawyers of Southern Nevada by Avvo Legal and Desert Companion Magazine.. Mark was raised in Las Vegas. His grandfather moved here in the 1930's and became a County Commissioner in the 1950's and 60's instrumental in building the Clark County convention center, airport and courthouse. In law school, Mark served as an author and editor on the law review and later clerked for Federal Judge Lloyd D. George in Las Vegas. Mark received his AV rating (highest possible by Martindale) based on attorney and judicial surveys, in 1996, after just 15 years of practice. This places his practice and firm in the top 5% of attorneys and law firms. Mark presided over a large nonprofit organization in Washington DC with a multi-million dollar budget and some 500 full-time volunteers during 2009-2011.  If you need to reach him immediately, call his cell at.. Representative Personal Injury Actions:. Client's legs crushed by semi-trailer accident in Utah due to negligence of truck driver, resulting in two titanium rods being placed in both broken femurs.. Client sustained severe wrist and shoulder injuries when his motorcycle collided with car making negligent turn on East Sahara Ave, requiring titanium plates and screws.. Client suffered back and neck injuries when her car was rear ended at intersection near Blue Diamond Rd.. Client was passenger in car and suffered multiple injuries when driver rolled car off the highway in Arizona.. Client suffered severe mouth, neck, back and head injuries when large disco ball dislodged from ceiling in Golden Nugget hotel/casino showroom and fell on his head (12 broken teeth).. Client sustained broken spine, pelvic when car hit at intersection on Boulder Highway.. Double fatality on U.S. 95 involving head-on collision between two trucks (settlement in excess of million dollars).. Double fatality near Lake Mead when car left roadway due to lack of adequate signage (settlement for maximum amount allowed by Federal Tort Claims Act).. Class action suit on behalf of Yucca Mountain workers who sustained silicosis and cancer due to dust unsafe work conditions at federal installation.. Jury verdict (six figure) as result of negligence and malpractice.. Playground accident involving tug of war resulting in near amputation of child's arm.. Motorcyclist rider sustained crushed shoulder and permanent arm injuries when auto driver pulled out in front causing collision; failure to yield right of way case.. Inadequate security claim alleging inadequate lighting in parking lot contributed to assault of female.. Inadequate security of casino resulting in mugging of elderly man.. Claimant tripped and fell in commercial parking lot over parking bumper (defense).. Famous Hilton Hotel fire, resulting in 8 deaths and 200 injuries, (defense).. Dog bite victim claim against owner of aggresive pet dog.. Claim against boat owner for accident (jumping wake) on Lake Mead resulting in senior citizen fracturing spine (lumber vertebrae).. Pedestrian hit by negligent car driver in Las Vegas, resulting in numerous injuries.. Claim against hospital and physician on behalf of newborn infant who developed brain bleed and CP or cerebral palsy.. We screen several medical malpractices cases per year and have them reviewed by medial authorities.

Margaret E. Schmidt is an associate attorney with Maier Gutierrez Ayon. Margaret’s practice focuses on civil litigation including real estate, business, personal injury and bankruptcy adversary proceeding in federal and state courts.Prior to joining the firm, Margaret held associate attorney positions with the law firms Piet & Write and Marker Law and Mediation where she represented clients in the areas of family law, criminal law, business litigation and bankruptcy.While attending law school Margaret served as the vice president of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and as an extern for the Honorable Judge Jennifer Elliott in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division. In addition, she clerked for several local Las Vegas law firms. She began her career as a legal secretary in Virginia.Originally from Wimbledon, England, Margaret grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts relocating to Las Vegas in 2008.. Education. Bar Admissions. Court Admissions. Professional Memberships

Leland Eugene Backus is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law and has been counsel in some of the largest complex cases in the country, including the MGM Grand Hotel fire litigation, DuPont Plaza Hotel Fire litigation, the PEPCON plant explosion, bone screw litigation, tobacco litigation, yellow brass fitting litigation, Venetian Resort construction litigation, and CityCenter Harmon Tower construction and lien master litigation.   Mr. Backus is a Fellow in the trial lawyer honorary society of Litigation Counsel of America and the Order of Justitia honorary trial order.  He is a founding member and Director of Eagle International Associates.  Mr. Backus is a founding shareholder of Backus, Carranza & Burden rated by Martindale Hubbell as a Preeminent Law Firm with the highest rating of AV.  He has been recognized as a Superlawyer, Top Lawyer and his firm as one of the Best Law Firms in Nevada by U. S. News & World Report.  Mr. Backus is also an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association for construction and commercial disputes.  He practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation, professional liability, construction, hotel/casino, complex and insurance litigation, health care law and international law.  Mr. Backus has been an author for the Nevada Civil Practice Manual, Defense Law Journal, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, and has authored several articles in the field of litigation. He has lectured and engaged in mock trials on an international basis on a variety of topics pertaining to mass disaster litigation, computer use in litigation, litigation practice, construction law, claims presentation, evidence, insurance law, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation and a variety of litigation and procedural areas of law. Mr. Backus was a trustee and past chairman of the Nevada Law Foundation; past chairman of Big Brothers and Big Sisters; a past director of The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee; a past charter president of the Exchange Club of Las Vegas; former chairman of the State of Nevada Certified Court Reporters Board, and is presently Secretary, Chairman and Director of Send Me On Vacation, Inc., a nonprofit charity that sends breast cancer survivors on vacation following treatment.

Las Vegas attorney Justin Randall was born on Long Island, New York and raised outside of Chicago, Illinois. He received his B.A. degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he served as the Student Body President during his senior year. At Illinois, he also received the Senior 100 Honorary Award. This award is given to the top 100 graduating seniors in academics and activities at the University of Illinois.. Mr. Randall received his J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. During law school, he served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Gender, Race and Justice and on the Iowa Law School Foundation Board of Directors. He also received the Willard L. Boyd Service Award by contributing the greatest number of community service hours to the Iowa City area in his graduating class.. Prior to joining Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys, he clerked for the Department of Justice at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa in Cedar Rapids and the District of Nevada in Las Vegas. At the United States Attorney’s Office of Nevada, he worked on several high profile criminal and civil matters gaining useful experience to help clients in the Las Vegas area.. Mr. Randall is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and State Bar of Arizona.  Mr. Randall is licensed to practice before all state courts and federal courts in Nevada and Arizona.

L. Christopher Rose is a shareholder of the law firm of Jolley Urga Wirth Woodbury & Standish.  His practice areas include business and commercial litigation; real estate litigation; corporate, limited liability company and partnership law and litigation; construction law and litigation and enforcement of mechanic’s liens (representing general contractors, sub-contractors, owners and lenders); restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements; and appellate practice.  Mr. Rose practices in both state and federal court and has also litigated cases in arbitration, including the American Arbitration Association and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  Mr. Rose has also represented clients in administrative hearings before a variety of governmental agencies.  Whether representing large national companies, small business owners or individuals, Mr. Rose adheres to the philosophy that, as professionals and advisors, attorneys provide the greatest benefit to their clients by achieving great results and creating successful resolutions while balancing the economic realities of each client’s particular needs and circumstances.. Mr. Rose earned his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his law degree from the University of Idaho, graduating magna cum laude, third in his class.  In law school, Mr. Rose was Symposium Edition Editor of the Idaho Law Review and was named Idaho Law Review Editor of the Year.  The Idaho Law Review published his article, “Nevada’s Court Annexed Arbitration Program: A Solution to Some of the Causes of Dissatisfaction With the Civil Justice System” (36 Idaho L. Rev. 171, 1999).  Mr. Rose also received the Faculty Award for Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement.  Mr. Rose has also written and been published in business publications on varying legal topics.  He is admitted in the State of Nevada, the United Stated District Court for the District of Nevada, and the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. In March 2008, Mr. Rose was invited to join, and has since served as part of, the faculty for the Deposition Program of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) – a non-profit organization committed to teaching and training lawyers in trial and litigation skills.  In joining the faculty, Mr. Rose works with judges and other practicing lawyers from across the nation in teaching deposition skills to lawyers of varying experience at large and small firms from across the country.. When away from the office, Mr. Rose enjoys spending time with his wife and their children, three sons and a daughter.

Kyle A. Ewing is an associate in the Commercial Litigation Group. He has previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable James C. Mahan in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. As a law clerk, he drafted orders and bench memoranda, prepared materials for hearings and trials, and performed legal research. In law school, he was the recipient of the Weldon B. White Prize for best paper of the graduating class in fulfillment of the advanced writing requirement and was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

Kristan E. Lehtinen is an immigrant to the United States from Ontario, Canada, having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Honors with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1995.  Following receipt of her undergraduate degree, Lehtinen was employed in Seoul, South Korea as an English teacher, and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia.  Lehtinen obtained her Juris Doctorate, from California Western School of Law in 2001.  Ms. Lehtinen was admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of Nevada in 2002.  Ms. Lehtinen practices primarily in the areas of business related litigation, representing night clubs and entertainment venues, corporations, business owners, banks, construction companies, land developers, and individuals. For more information, visit .

Kory Kaplan is a Las Vegas native whose practice areas include complex civil litigation, business litigation, and personal injury.  Mr. Kaplan has extensive experience representing clients at both the state and federal trial court level as well as appellate proceedings.  He also has experience representing and counseling clients in regulatory and transactional related matters.. Mr. Kaplan received his Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2010.  He then went on to the University of Arizona where he received his Juris Doctor in 2013.. While in law school, Mr. Kaplan gained exceptional experience working as a legal extern under the Honorable Jackie Glass and the Honorable Ron Israel.  After completing law school, he worked at the Las Vegas law firms of Gordon Silver and Gentile Cristalli Miller Armeni Savarese.. Mr. Kaplan is an executive committee member of both the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Nevada and the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Nevada.  Mr. Kaplan has been honored by Legal Aid of Nevada for his pro bono and volunteer efforts.  He has also been featured in Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite as a Best Up and Coming Attorney and Mountain States Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. He was also recently selected as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.

Ketan Bhirud is at Dickinson Wright PLLC, where his practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation, complex civil litigation, and real estate disputes. He also serves as local counsel for foreign corporations involved in litigation in Nevada.

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 degree, Kaden received various academic scholarships to high-ranking law schools, but ultimately chose to attend Boston University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor.. While in law school, Kaden advocated for low-income taxpayers at Harvard University School of Law’s Legal Services Center. He also was selected and worked as an Article Editor for Boston University School of Law’s Review of Banking and Financial Law Journal and participated in Moot Court. He earned top scores in his Legal Writing, Contracts, Property, Negotiations, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, and Depositions courses.. Kaden works primarily in disputes surrounding real property, tort, business and commercial law, and other civil litigation.. Outside of work, Kaden prefers to spend his time with his wife and two children. He also enjoys watching sports, especially soccer, and doing anything that is related to food.