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.
Practice Areas: Probate, Litigation, Trusts, Family, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
I am a partner in the law firm of Solomon Dwiggins & Freer, Ltd., where I focus primarily on fiduciary matters, including probate, guardianship, trust and estate administration and related litigation. I also negotiate and drafts premarital agreements and have a background in domestic relations law. I routinely represent professional and private fiduciaries, banks, creditors and beneficiaries having successfully resolved disputes both in and out of court. I assist trustees, personal representatives and guardians fulfill their legal obligations and find creative solutions to complex administrative matters in uncontested estate, trust and guardianship proceedings. I also appear before the Probate and Guardianship Courts of the Nevada Eighth District Court. I both prosecute and defend will and trust contests and litigate issues of undue influence, competency and breach of fiduciary duty. I am an active member of the Probate and Trust Section of the Nevada State Bar having recently served on the committee responsible for revising the probate rules for the Eighth Judicial District Court. I am also a founding member of the LGBT Law Section for the Nevada State Bar. I currently serve on the Las Vegas Steering Committee for the Human Rights Campaign and on the Board of Directors for NevadaGIVES. I am also a graduate of the 2015 Class of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Las Vegas.
Mr. Jayne graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, where he served as the Executive Managing Editor for the Nevada Law Journal. In addition to being presented with a Dean’s Award and Pro Bono Honors award, Mr. Jayne worked as a student attorney with the respected Juvenile Justice Clinic for two semesters, representing juveniles in delinquency court and advocating for legislature focusing on children’s rights during delinquency proceedings. Mr. Jayne also worked as a summer intern with Southwest Gas Corporation. Prior to law school, Mr. Jayne studied at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies, graduating from the Honors College and with honors in the major.. Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Jayne worked as a practicing attorney at a civil litigation law firm, specializing in real estate litigation, employment discrimination, and contract disputes. He also served for two years as the law clerk to the Honorable Adriana Escobar of the Eighth Judicial District Court where he was able to observe all stages of litigation including numerous bench and jury trials.. When not practicing law, Mr. Jayne spends his time with his better half, Sonia, their small zoo of pets, and anyone who is willing to spend a few hours learning a new board game. He can often be found playing the piano or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee and a good book.
Chasen Cohan, Esq., is the founder of Cohan PLLC. Mr. Cohan is a licensed attorney who also possesses FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, insurance licenses, and state securities registrations in Nevada, Missouri, and North Carolina. Mr. Cohan is admitted to practice law before the Nevada Bar, all Nevada State and Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. Mr. Cohan’s representative clients have included: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., MGM Grand Resorts International, New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Corp., The Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, The Mirage Casino-Hotel, American Express, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Citibank, various life insurance companies and service providers, and numerous individual plaintiffs.. Mr. Cohan is a Las Vegas native who graduated with honors from UCLA with a BA in Political Science. Mr. Cohan received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Mr. Cohan served as a clerk for the Office of the Texas Attorney General and a Judicial Extern for United States District Court Judge James R. Nowlin.. Clients from global brands to innovative startups and individuals trust Cohan PLLC to resolve their trickiest legal disputes, whether that’s litigation in state or federal courts in Nevada, mediation, arbitration, or regulatory agency proceedings. Cohan PLLC has extensive experience in various complex litigation matters and delivers strategic counsel with a focus on our clients’ objectives.. Cohan PLLC has litigated hundreds of millions in dollars of claims on behalf of corporate litigants. As a result of this experience, Cohan PLLC selectively acts as Plaintiff’s counsel on complex, personal injury matters.. Cohan PLLC also provides a wide range of legal and regulatory services to life insurance companies, broker-dealers, investment funds and advisers, stable value protection providers, and product administrators related to the design, marketing, and sale of group variable life insurance products, individual and group annuities, stable value wraps, insurance dedicated funds, and other life insurance products.. Cohan PLLC combines its technical expertise regarding group variable life insurance with its extensive litigation background to act as counsel in bet-the-company litigation across the country.. Cohan PLLC also works with high-growth companies at every stage of their growth. Cohan PLLC has significant experience operating as full and part-time outside general counsel for middle-market and emerging companies.
Mr. Hardy’s areas of practice include: civil litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, formation & licensing; real estate; administrative & regulatory law; campaign & election law; First Amendment & defamation; legislative affairs; intellectual property; constitutional law and eminent domain.. Mr. Hardy returned to Marquis Aurbach after serving as vice president and general house counsel for a prominent firearms group. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hardy served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Federal District Court Judge James C. Mahan. While working for the Federal District Court, Mr. Hardy assisted the Judge Mahan in his services as Judge Pro Tempore on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California. Mr. Hardy has successfully handled jury and bench trials obtaining multi-million-dollar judgments on behalf of his clients. Moreover, Mr. Hardy has represented local, national and international clients and has filed on behalf of his clients petitions and appeals to the Nevada and United States Supreme Courts. Having served as the attorney for state and local political parties, Mr. Hardy has overseen, advised and litigated issues regarding elections, campaigns and voting rights. Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Hardy has obtained privileged and other licenses for firearms companies, restaurants, sports bars, gaming manufacturers, slot route operators and medical/recreational marijuana establishments. He has also assisted clients in proposing and opposing legislation and controls which impact their business and trade associations and presenting policy and other arguments on behalf of clients before federal, state and local regulatory and professional agencies. Mr. Hardy served on the board of a number of organizations including Easter Seals Nevada and Roseman University. Beyond the office, Mr. Hardy enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife and four children.
Chad F. Clement, a shareholder with the law firm Marquis Aurbach, is a litigator and trial lawyer. He represents a broad array of clients, from global companies and foreign individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and middle-market companies, to small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs, and individuals. Mr. Clement regularly represents clients in obtaining favorable outcomes in complex disputes, both inside and outside the courtroom. He has significant experience in multiple practice areas, including complex business and commercial disputes, contract disputes, business and other intentional torts, real estate and title litigation, intellectual property, trade secret, bankruptcy proceedings, and similar litigation.. Mr. Clement earned his bachelor of arts in political science from Brigham Young University. He earned his juris doctor from Southwestern Law School. During law school, Mr. Clement was a Dean’s Fellow, a member of the Moot Court Honors Program, and an articles editor for the Journal of International Media & Entertainment Law. He placed as a top oralist and writer in Southwestern’s Intramural Moot Court Competition, and went on to place second in the National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition in Washington D.C.. Prior to joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Clement was a law clerk to Justice Nancy M. Saitta of the Nevada Supreme Court. Mr. Clement was also an extern to the Honorable Patrick J. Walsh, United States District Court, Central District of California.. When he is not practicing law, Mr. Clement enjoys spending time with his wife and their three young daughters, and just about any other activity that gets him out of the office, including fishing, sports, and the outdoors.
Ms. Renka is a director at Marquis Aurbach Coffing, practicing as a litigator in both state and federal court with a focus on complex business litigation including guarantor defense. Before joining Marquis Aurbach Coffing, Ms. Renka served as a law clerk to Justice Mark Gibbons at the Nevada Supreme Court.. Ms. Renka was recognized by her peers on the Mountain States Rising Stars list (2014-2015), Desert Companion Top Lawyer – Litigation (2014), and Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite (2014). She has a Superb/Top Attorney Litigation rating with AVVO (the highest rating available).. Ms. Renka received her bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Richmond, where she graduated magna cum laude and with departmental honors, in 2002. In 2008, Ms. Renka obtained her juris doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, where she graduated summa cum laude. During law school, Ms. Renka was the Editor-in-Chief of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review. She also worked as a Summer Associate for Marquis Aurbach Coffing and interned for Daley & Heft, a civil litigation firm in Solana Beach, California.. Away from work, Ms. Renka enjoys reading, writing, trying new restaurants, soaking up the bright Nevada sunshine, weekends in San Diego, and traveling back east to visit family.
I have been practicing law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on litigation of many types. I have tried cases to verdict in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and I remain licensed and active in both Nevada and California. I handle a wide range of litigation matters, including complex and large loss cases. My clients have included architects and engineers (design professionals), attorneys, accountants, large multinational corporations, casinos, manufacturers, and small businesses. My cases also include intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, and transactional matters.
Disclaimer: This content is based on aggregated public information and estimated market trends. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
