In recognition of their hard work, dedication and ongoing commitment to helping the underserved in the Southern Nevada community, the following pages recognize attorneys who have given their time. The staff and leadership at Legal Aid Center humbly thank these attorneys for ensuring access to justice is provided for people who have nowhere else to turn. Click to View in a … [Read more...] about Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
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Left to Right: Dana Dwiggins, Solomon Dwiggins and Freer • Robert Kim, Ballard Spahr • Shane Young, Young Law Group • Alex De Castroverde, De Castroverde Law Group • Barbara Buckley, Legal Aid Center • Bruce Ford, City National Bank • Nile Leatham, Kolesar & Leatham • Terry Coffing, Marquis Aurbach Coffing • Connie Brennan, Nevada Business Magazine • Debra … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Legal Opinions 2019Expert Knowledge for Nevada Businesses
Legal Opinions, a Nevada Business Magazine feature for the past eight years, is a compilation of expert knowledge on a variety of topics. Written by attorneys, all of whom are highly educated on their featured topic, this special report is a one-stop resource for executives. Articles in the 2019 edition of Legal Opinions range from marijuana to private equity and … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2019
Four Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Receive Recognition in the 2020 the Best Lawyers in America© Publication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDave Sheehan702-433-4331dsheehan@massmediacc.co LAS VEGAS – Attorneys with Las Vegas-based Pisanelli Bice PLLC have been recognized by Best Lawyers©, a national peer-reviewed lawyer-ranking service. Four attorneys with the boutique law firm will appear in the 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America© publication for their litigation work in Las … [Read more...] about Four Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Receive Recognition in the 2020 the Best Lawyers in America© Publication
Las Vegas Law Firm Pisanelli Bice Promotes Two Attorneys
LAS VEGAS - Pisanelli Bice announced the promotion of two attorneys, Jordan T. Smith and M. Magali Mercera. Smith was promoted from Of Counsel to Partner. He joined the firm in 2012 and returned in 2019 after serving as deputy solicitor general of Nevada. His practice focuses on appellate and complex litigation. Smith has experience in all phases of litigation from strategic … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Law Firm Pisanelli Bice Promotes Two Attorneys
Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Earn Legal Elite Recognition
LAS VEGAS – James J. Pisanelli and Todd L. Bice, founding partners of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, announced today that five attorneys from the firm were recognized on the list of Legal Elite 2018 by Nevada Business Magazine. The 11th annual list highlights the state’s most outstanding attorneys voted on by their peers. James (Jim) Pisanelli was among select attorneys honored on the … [Read more...] about Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Earn Legal Elite Recognition
Pisanelli Bice Welcomes Associate Kirill V. Mikhaylov
James J. Pisanelli and Todd L. Bice, founding partners of Pisanelli Bice, announce that Kirill V. Mikhaylov has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Mikhaylov will primarily practice commercial litigation. He has represented clients in a variety of matters, including professional negligence, contract disputes, construction defect, general liability, product defect, … [Read more...] about Pisanelli Bice Welcomes Associate Kirill V. Mikhaylov
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
Avoiding a Business Foul: Practical Steps to Dodge Business Litigation
The best litigation for business decision makers is the litigation that never happens. Court cases are time-consuming, expensive and take a business owner’s mind off business. The best way to avoid litigation? Document everything, know your obligations and be certain your protections are in place. “It sounds a little simplistic, but I would say, know your legal obligations, … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Business Foul: Practical Steps to Dodge Business Litigation
Know Your Appellate Audience
Appellate advocacy is the art of persuading, through oral and written communication, a majority of the judges or justices hearing your case to rule in your client’s favor. To be effective, a mastery of the relevant law and policy is not always enough. As Judge Richard A. Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has explained, “a sense of the audience is the key to an … [Read more...] about Know Your Appellate Audience
5 Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
LAS VEGAS – James J. Pisanelli and Todd L. Bice, founding partners of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, announced that five lawyers from the firm have been recognized on the 2015 list of Mountain States Super Lawyers, a renowned ranking of outstanding attorneys across the region. Pisanelli and Bice were both among the select attorneys honored on this year’s list of top 100 lawyers in the … [Read more...] about 5 Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
John Naylor & Jennifer Braster Receive Super Lawyers Distinctions
Both managing partners from the law firm of Naylor & Braster have been selected by Super Lawyers among the top attorneys in Nevada and the Western United States. John M. Naylor was named a “Mountain States Super Lawyer” and Jennifer L. Braster was named a “Mountain States Rising Star” for 2015. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 … [Read more...] about John Naylor & Jennifer Braster Receive Super Lawyers Distinctions
Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Hosts Groundbreaking Event for Clinic in Downtown Las Vegas Groundbreaking ceremony for VMSN’s new downtown Las Vegas clinic. Members of the community are invited to attend and receive information about the project. [Read more...] Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance's 'Engage Southern … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
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
Legal Elite 2014: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
This year’s Legal Elite polling garnered 6,454 nominations of attorneys from across the Silver State. This annual list highlights Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. All votes are based on nominations from other attorneys and the following pages highlight the top vote getters in Northern Nevada, Southern Nevada, the Best Up and Coming attorneys and the top 10 … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2014: Nevada’s Top Attorneys
Las Vegas High Rise Enjoys Record-Breaking Year
Las Vegas high rise One Queensridge Place saw a year-over-year increase in residential transactions of more than 300 percent. Queensridge Properties, LLC recently announced the sales figures at the two luxury towers, which are located near the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley. The company was involved in 55 transactions exceeding $100 million in 2013. The previous year … [Read more...] about Las Vegas High Rise Enjoys Record-Breaking Year
Non-Residential Real Estate Holdings Down, Residential Up Among Affluent Nevadans
Holdings in non-residential real estate have given way to more residential investments among affluent Nevadans in recent decades. However, this trend may change according to the 12th edition of the "High Net Worth Report" by The Private Bank by Nevada State Bank. Currently, close to 19 percent of households in the top 10 percent of income have holdings in non-residential … [Read more...] about Non-Residential Real Estate Holdings Down, Residential Up Among Affluent Nevadans
Two Tech Startups Land $1 a Month Rent for a Year
Two startups can scratch rent off their worry lists for the next 12 months. Record Setter and Computers for a Cause were awarded downtown Las Vegas office space at $1 a month for a year. The companies were chosen as part of the #1DollarOfficeSpace campaign, put on by The Glenn Group, a Nevada-based marketing agency. The campaign held an application process in August, and … [Read more...] about Two Tech Startups Land $1 a Month Rent for a Year