The legal profession is unique in that it touches nearly every other industry at some point. As a result, businesses have a range of opinions regarding those that practice law. For attorneys in Nevada, reputation, professionalism and client expectations are all vital issues for the industry moving forward. Recently, legal executives met at the Las Vegas office of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Jeff Silvestri
A Busy Period For the Nevada Supreme Court
Business professionals often complain that the lack of case law in Nevada creates a climate of uncertainty for business decision-making. The Nevada Supreme Court has been working to change that and, in recent months, the Court was particularly productive, issuing numerous published opinions that affect Nevada’s businesses and the real estate market. Following … [Read more...] about A Busy Period For the Nevada Supreme Court
Industry Focus: Attorneys
As the economy improves, Nevada’s law offices are seeing increased growth and competition across the Silver State. Although technology presents new challenges, leaders in the industry expect improvements to continue across the board. Attorneys, leading many of the state’s top law firms, recently met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss industry health and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Can You Get Appellate Review in the Middle of Your Case?
By Debbie Leonard, Partner and Jeff Silvestri, Partner, McDonald Carano It happens more than we’d like. You’re in the midst of contentious litigation and the judge issues a “bad” ruling. Most times, you just lick your wounds and press on. Some rulings, however, can throw your case into a tailspin, derail your trial strategy or, worse, dismiss your claims entirely while … [Read more...] about Can You Get Appellate Review in the Middle of Your Case?
Industry Focus: Attorneys
Most industries have experienced an energetic pick up in business as the economy has recovered. Nevada law offices are enjoying an improved economy but are still facing their share of challenges. While clients continue to practice caution after the recession, numbers are showing improvement for lawyers in the Silver State. Top attorneys recently met at the Las Vegas office of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Downtown Summerlin Job Fair; Three Nonprofits Partner to Help Homeless Youth
Downtown Summerlin Announces Upcoming Job Fair The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC) announced details for the highly-anticipated job fair for Downtown Summerlin. Job seekers will be able to learn about and apply for jobs in the Summerlin Ballroom at Red Rock Resort on Wednesday, August 27 from 11am – 7pm. [Read More...] Three Nonprofits Work Together to Help Homeless … [Read more...] about Downtown Summerlin Job Fair; Three Nonprofits Partner to Help Homeless Youth
Twenty-One McDonald Carano Wilson Attorneys Named in 2015 Best Lawyers in America
RENO, Nev. – McDonald Carano Wilson LLP announced that 21 of its attorneys are included in 2015 Best Lawyers in America. “At McDonald Carano Wilson, we are committed to providing the best legal advice and client service available in Nevada,” said Managing Partner John Frankovich. “We are honored to have twenty-one of our lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in America as a … [Read more...] about Twenty-One McDonald Carano Wilson Attorneys Named in 2015 Best Lawyers in America
Seventeen McDonald Carano Wilson Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
RENO, Nev. – McDonald Carano Wilson LLP announced that 17 lawyers from the firm have been recognized on the 2014 list of Mountain States Super Lawyers, a ranking of outstanding attorneys across the region. Partners Robert Armstrong, Leo Bergin III, James W. Bradshaw, Andrew Gabriel, Paul Georgeson, Leigh Goddard, A.J. “Bud” Hicks, Pat Lundvall, William A.S. Magrath II, … [Read more...] about Seventeen McDonald Carano Wilson Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers