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I have practiced as a transactional lawyer in Las Vegas for over 20 years, emphasizing real estate, real estate finance, commercial leasing, common interest community law, and corporate law.  Martindale Hubbell gives me an AV rating, its highest available.  In order to better serve you, I have recently opened my own firm.

Hailing from one of the pioneer families of the Las Vegas valley, Artemus W. Ham IV, born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a fourth generation Nevadan and third generation attorney having followed in his grandfather and great grandfather's footsteps.. Artemus is a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas and completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University with a political science major and a communications minor. Artemus graduated from Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska in 1999. Passing the Nevada bar exam that same year, Artemus interned with the District Attorney's office in Las Vegas before working as a law clerk to the then District Court Judge Michael A. Cherry, now a Nevada Supreme Court Justice. Following his position as a law clerk, Artemus accepted an associate position at the prestigious local 13 law firm, Harrison, Kemp & Jones where he was trained and worked in the fields of multidistrict litigation, mass tort litigation, commercial litigation and real estate litigation. After working as a partner at the Cobeaga Tomlinson law firm, Artemus Ham eventually went on to open his own law practice. By pursuing a legal career in Las Vegas, Artemus IV ensues that an "Artemus Ham" has been an active member of the State Bar of Nevada every decade over the past century. Aside from the practice of law, Artemus currently serves as a board member for the Fremont East Downtown Entertainment District and has been a board member since its inception in 2004. Artemus is a member of the State Bar, Clark County Bar, the Nevada Justice Association and the National Association of Trial Lawyers of America.. Artemus is also the author of "Medical Malpractice and Negligence Per Se," September 2001 and "SB 99 - Nevada's Prompt Payment Act," December 2001, Clark County Medical Society, County Line Publication; Board Member, Downtown Entertainment District; Honored as one of "The Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the American Association for Justice.

I graduated with Distinction from University of Nebraska School of Law (J.D., 1995). Prior to that, I completed my undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University in 1991 (B.A., Economics, 1991);. Having practiced law in Nevada for more than 20 years, I have seen and handled many types of cases. My background is in real estate and small business representation. I have also developed experience in insurance bad faith litigation, personal injury, and family law (including divorces and child custody) and other areas.. Given this background I am able to handle most cases and problems that come through our doors. I endeavor to give practical and meaningful service and advice-- always keeping in mind my clients' circumstances and needs.. Please come see me and let me help you with your legal problems.

Mr. Gillette was licensed and admitted to practice before all State and Federal courts of Nevada in January 1994. He joined Black & LoBello in 2008.. Mr. Gillette’s legal practice is focused on positioning businesses for success. Having served as general counsel for many start up companies, which are now well established, Mr. Gillette has a unique combination of legal and business acumen.. Mr. Gillette has extensive experience in the areas of corporate formation, governance, business record keeping and retention, operations, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, strategic planning (short and long term), litigation avoidance, contract preparation and negotiation.. During his tenure as general counsel with a local homebuilder, Mr. Gillette drafted all formation and governance documents, acquired all related regulatory licenses and exemptions, procured insurance and bonding, secured financing, hired personnel, acquired real estate for development, coordinated all entitlements and permits necessary for construction, and drafted all related contracts and documentation. It is Mr. Gillette’s hand’s on experience in all facets of business start- up and operations that gives him his unique and pragmatic approach.. As a clerk to the Honorable Donald M. Mosley, Eighth Judicial District Court, Mr. Gillette’s early career centered on litigation. His court appearances continued with many years in private practice as a litigator in the areas of insurance defense, construction defect, jobsite injury, and premises defense.. A native Nevadan, Mr. Gillette received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in Philosophy, from Loyola Marymount University in 1989. He then earned his Juris Doctorate in 1992 from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.