Litigation cases in Las Vegas typically range from 6 to 30 months from filing to resolution, depending on complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.
Las Vegas Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of active litigation cases in Clark County courts fluctuates between 400 and 1,500, reflecting seasonal and systemic variations.
Litigation Las Vegas Filing Volume
Monthly new litigation filings in Las Vegas are estimated between 200 and 350, based on recent court statistics and public reporting.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 25% of disputes resolve pre-litigation, 40% after filing but before trial, and around 10% succeed at trial, with outcomes varying by case type and representation.
Dr. Aaron D. Ford is the Democratic Leader of the Nevada State Senate, elected to this position in November of 2014. He is also a Partner at the law firm of Eglet Prince, where his practice concentrates on product liability and alternative dispute resolution.. Senator Ford has represented the greater Las Vegas area (District 11) in the Nevada Senate since 2012. Prior to being named Democratic Leader, he was the Assistant Majority Whip and previously served as chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Education and member of the Judiciary Committee. He was recognized as best Senate Freshman by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Rookie of the Year by the Reno Gazette Journal, and Senator of the Year by both Nevada Political Action for Animals and the Nevada Conservation League for his work during the 2013 Nevada Legislative session.. Senator Ford has received several awards, including: Las Vegas National Bar Association’s Attorney of the Year Award (2013), Mountain States Super Lawyers (2011, 2012, 2013), 40 Under 40 by In Business Las Vegas, Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Texas Rising Star, Top Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas, Dallas Bar Association Board of Director’s Award of Excellence, and Dallas Bar Association’s Outstanding Minority Bar Leader Award. He is also a Member of the American Law Institute.. Additionally, Senator Ford has been the recipient of numerous international fellowships, including American Marshall Memorial Fellowship, American Council of Young Political Leaders, British-American Project, US-Japan Leadership Program, Aspen Rodel Fellowship, and the Hunt-Dean Fellowship.. Senator Ford is active in the community and has served on the boards of Olive Crest of Nevada, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation. In addition, Ford serves on the Board of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC).. Senator Ford received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in 1990. He earned a master's degree from George Washington University, and a master’s, juris doctor, and doctorate degree from The Ohio State University.. A native of Dallas, Texas, Dr. Ford is married to Berna L. Rhodes-Ford, Esq. Together, they raise four children, Avery, Devin, Aaron II, and Alexander.
3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy Ste 1200 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89169
Practice Areas: Litigation
Anthony J. DiRaimondo is an associate attorney at Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP. Mr. DiRaimondo practices in both state and federal courts and represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including commercial disputes, real estate disputes, construction disputes, and eminent domain proceedings. Mr. DiRaimondo graduated with honors from Cornell University in 2004. Mr. DiRaimondo received his Juris Doctor with honors from Emory University School of Law in 2007, where he served as Managing Editor of the Emory Law Journal and was a recipient of a Dean’s Award for Excellence. Before joining Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP in 2012, Mr. DiRaimondo was an associate attorney at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP from 2010 to 2012 and an associate attorney at Jones Vargas from 2008 to 2010. Mr. DiRaimondo began his legal career as a law clerk to United States District Judge James C. Mahan. Mr. DiRaimondo has been named by Nevada Business Magazine as one of the “50 Best Up and Coming Attorneys” in the State of Nevada.
Brandi is practically a Las Vegas native having lived in the city for most of her life. Brandi was raised in a working-class family of modest means, and from an early age her father encouraged her to be an attorney, recognizing her talent for critical thinking, strategic analysis and ability to argue.. Brandi attended UNLV where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in communications. She initially began her career as a public relations professional at one of Las Vegas’ top advertising firms where she crafted corporate communication messaging for a number of clients in the construction, gaming, real estate and healthcare fields. However, the lure of the law proved too great to ignore, so Brandi enrolled in the night program at the William S. Boyd School of Law—all while continuing to work full time during the day.. Brandi is truly passionate about the practice of law, and is happiest when she is crafting creative solutions for her clients’ legal problems. Her clients, which include developers, contractors, business owners, and individuals in a number of high-exposure manners count on her when they need an aggressive attorney who handles cases with the utmost professionalism. Brandi’s client and case management skills are renowned in legal circles, and clients know they are always a priority and always kept informed. With additional experience in government affairs under her belt, she now brings her vast amounts of positive energy, grit and determination when developing effective legal strategies for Lex Domus Law.. Brandi primarily practices in the areas of business litigation, wills and trusts and construction. Brandi also trains companies in the prevention of workplace harassment and discrimination. Outside of her work as an attorney, Brandi enjoys reading, yoga and traveling every chance she can.. REPRESENTATIVE CASES. · Obtained a complete dismissal for a client following a complaint of an alleged failure to accommodate the plaintiff’s disability. The plaintiff was seeking $1.25 million in damages.. · Obtained summary judgment from the United States District Court for the District of Colorado in a traumatic workplace accident case on the eve of trial resulting in the case being dismissed in its entirety. The client was facing potential exposure in excess of $2 million.. · Represented a high-profile corporation in a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving complex construction issues at a popular Denver attraction, resulting in a favorable settlement such that the client was able to recoup a significant amount of monies owed and avoid trial.. · Represented a subcontractor facing a claim for more than $2 million in damages from alleged construction defects and through effective litigation was able to settle the case for less than $15,.. · Represented a company faced with a frivolous lawsuit after the terms of a membership were changed. Through tenacity and a refusal to give into demands, the plaintiff dismissed the case before extensive discovery began.. AWARDS AND HONORS. · "Legal Elite," Nevada Business Magazine, 2018-2020. · AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated (the highest rating available), by Martindale-Hubbell. ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS. · Co-author, “Can’t We All Just Eat Our Cake and Get Along?” Biz Nevada Magazine, October 2018. · Presentation, Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. · Presentation, 2019 Legislative Update. PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. · Board Member, Mujerave. · Board Member, Vegas Shepard Rescue. · Class Member, Leadership Las Vegas, 2020. ADMISSIONS. · Colorado. · Nevada
4560 South Decatur Blvd., Suite 204 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89103
Practice Areas: Litigation
I graduated from the BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School (cum laude) in 1999. I passed the Nevada Bar Exam and accepted a job as an insurance defense attorney that same year. I transitioned from insurance defense to commercial litigation over the next 5 years. I soon realized my forte and true passion was in helping those injured by the negligence or intentional acts or others recover for their injuries. I accepted a job with one of the largest personal injury firms in Nevada in 2004. During my almost 14 years at that firm, I gained invaluable experience. I have settled literally thousands of cases with over $100,000,000 in settlements. In 2017, I started my own personal injury firm - Lund Injury Law, LLC. I truly enjoy helping injured people get the compensation they deserve. Personal injury claims are complicated. If you've been injured and think you don't need an attorney, think again, call Ben at.
Ms. Higbee’s practice consists primarily of real estate matters including homeowners association matters, property management matters, transactions and litigation. She has provided advice to homeowners associations, commercial property owners associations, commercial and residential landlords, property managers, lenders in connection with SBA loan closings, real estate agents and buyers and sellers of real estate. Clients turn to Ms. Higbee for her expertise in compliance with CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles and other documents for common interest communities and commercial property owners associations, leasing matters, eviction matters, closing SBA loans, regulatory compliance and other real estate matters.. Ms. Higbee is a shareholder with the firm and began serving as president in January 2019. She has an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Ms. Higbee has lectured for various organizations and has published materials concerning real estate matters, landlord/tenant law, community association matters and commercial association matters. Ms. Higbee serves on the Common-Interest Community Committee of the State Bar of Nevada, Real Property Section which purpose is to address proposed changes to legislation and existing statutes including NRS 116.. When Ms. Higbee is not working, she can be found boating, playing volleyball, traveling and spending time with her family.
3800 Howard Hughes Parkway , Las Vegas , Nevada 89169
Practice Areas: Litigation
Aaron D. Lovaas is a partner in Las Vegas office of Newmeyer & Dillion. As a transactional business law attorney and business litigator, Aaron helps his clients understand their options in tackling both business opportunities and challenges. Unique to Aaron’s experience is his deep blend of transactional and litigation skills, enabling him to spot the legal issues from the perspectives of both a transactional attorney and litigator. Aaron also brings to the table his perspective as a business owner, having owned and managed his own boutique law firm for twelve (12) years. Aaron has substantial experience representing both transactional and litigation clients across the business spectrum in industries as diverse as real estate development, construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services, nightclub management, and petroleum franchising, to name a few. Additionally, throughout his career, Aaron has been engaged by not only local and national clients, but also by clients located internationally. Aaron has represented clients from Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, Russia and other global locations, all with business interests or litigation matters in Nevada.. LITIGATION Over the course of his career, Aaron has helped hundreds of clients resolve personal and business disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trials and appeals. In doing so, Aaron continuously advises his clients not only as to their legal rights and remedies, but also as to the economic, emotional and time consuming tolls of litigation, creating a holistic approach to litigation strategy. Aaron regularly appears in State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts.. TRANSACTIONAL In his transactional practice, Aaron helps entrepreneurs, established companies, and business owners of almost every kind successfully maneuver through the issues of entity formation, governance, acquisitions, sales, and general business contracts in a wide variety of business fields. Aaron routinely represents clients from the inception of a transaction through its closing and applies a thoughtful, client-specific approach to each transaction.. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Aaron readily recognizes that it makes economic, business and often emotional sense to take advantage of opportunities to resolve disputes by alternative means. To this end, Aaron is occasionally engaged as a private mediator, assisting parties to burgeoning disputes reach sensible and creative solutions. Aaron also serves as an arbitrator through private engagement, as well as on a court-appointed basis, through the Eighth Judicial District Court-Annexed Arbitration Program in Clark County, Nevada.
5556 S. Fort Apache Road , Las Vegas , Nevada 89148
Practice Areas: Litigation
Andrew Guzik is a Nevada litigator whose professional experience has focused primarily on insurance defense litigation and administrative law. Mr. Guzik has represented and defended a wide range of clients including retail stores, supermarkets, restaurants, shipping and delivery carriers, and others.. Mr. Guzik earned his law degree from Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York; he completed the law school's demanding environmental law program, which is consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the nation. He previously served as the legal intern for the Office of General Counsel of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. In addition, while still in law school, Mr. Guzik successfully represented clients at administrative hearings before the New York State Department of Labor in Brooklyn, NY.. Mr. Guzik is a member of the American Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and Tennessee. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
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.
I handle a range of civil litigation matters for individuals and businesses. After several years as a defense lawyer, I became a solo practitioner to use my big law trial and appellate experience to give personal attention to select clients and cases. I work alone (with support!) because I have a unique set of skills and insights: I went to law school after raising children, prior careers in journalism and public relations, almost becoming an economist, and living in several U.S. states, New Zealand and England.
Alexander G. LeVeque is a partner of the Las Vegas law firm of Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., where he focuses his practice primarily on trust and estate litigation and commercial litigation. Mr. LeVeque also handles all aspects of trust and estate administration, and routinely represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in contested matters.. Mr. LeVeque is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the State Bar of Nevada's Fee Dispute Committee. Mr. LeVeque is also a member of the Clark County Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in Arizona and Michigan.
2190 East Pebble Road, Suite 260 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89123
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Contracts, Real Estate, Car Accident
I was born on September 20, 1972 inChicago, Illinois and moved to Las Vegas with my family at the age of 11. Aftergraduation from Bonanza High School, I immediately enlisted with the NevadaArmy and completed a tour of duty in the Middle East during Operation DesertShield and Desert Storm as a Military Police Officer. During my service, Iprimarily guarded and escorted enemy prisoners of war, for which I received anumber of commendations and medals including the Southwest Asia Service Medalwith two Bronze Service Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, theSouthwest Asia Campaign Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Award, the Nevada StateCommendation Medal, and the Governor's Outstanding Unit Award.. Following my military service, Ireceived two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications Studies - Rhetorical Theoryand Criminal Justice in 2000 from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. I nextattended the Boyd School of Law and received my Juris Doctorate degree in 2003.. While still a full-time studentcompleting my undergraduate degrees and during my first two years of lawschool, I was employed at Binion's Horseshoe, where I started as a pokerdealer, was promoted to Shift Supervisor, and culminated my poker career as the2002 World Series of Poker Tournament Coordinator. In that role, I completedtournament scheduling, hired and supervised over 200 employees, revisedtournament structures and handled marketing and public relations. These latterresponsibilities included interviews with ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN, ESPN Radio, theBBC, Associated Press, United Press International, Card Player Magazine andPoker Digest.. While at the Boyd School of Law, Iserved as a judicial extern for the Honorable James C. Mahan, United StatesDistrict Judge. I was also the Chair of the Executive Board for the Society ofAdvocates, the law school's moot court team. I participated in the WesternRegional of the American Bar Association's 2003 National Appellate AdvocacyCompetition, being named the tenth best oral advocate out of competitors fromover twenty law schools. I also was awarded the CALI Award for Banking Law, anaward given to the top grade in that class. I also participated in the PhiAlpha Delta Law Fraternity, an organization dedicated to public service bytightening the bond between the local community and the legal profession.. I continue to support the Boyd Schoolof Law as a loyal alumnus, most actively participating in judging moot courtcompetitions and helping to prepare Society of Advocate's members for variouscompetitions. In addition to my Nevada Bar membership, I am a member of theAmerican Bar Association, the Clark County Bar Association, the Howard D.McKibben Inn of Court, and the Nevada Justice Association.
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