About

Provided by Lewis Roca

Lewis Roca's commercial litigators mean business. We understand the way businesses work and the issues at stake when problems arise. We work with our clients to determine, as quickly as possible, whether settlement or trial is the best way to resolve their disputes. Our clients are companies of any size – from the Fortune 50 to small businesses – that face commercial disputes in the West and across the country.  

Our group works seamlessly to handle the full range of commercial disputes before state and federal trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals. For over half a century we have successfully handled complex matters involving multiple parties, multiple jurisdictions, substantial economic claims and the most challenging legal issues.

Lewis Roca’s trial and appellate lawyers give you the dispute resolution counsel you need while respecting your time, intelligence and money. We believe the true standard of an effective commercial litigation practice isn’t just dramatic victories at trial; it’s total commitment to finding the best and most effective resolution to a client’s business disputes. For more than 50 years our lawyers have combined legal skill, business experience and aggressive trial advocacy for practical and effective solutions that achieve our clients’ objectives.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Nevada
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Lewis Roca has solid capabilities across all manner of complex commercial disputes arising out of the financial, insurance and energy sectors. Exhibits strengths in cross-border matters, often acting for large public and private corporations in high-stakes trials and appeals. Significant appellate practice, regularly representing clients in bet-the-company cases. Experienced in acting for privately owned companies, public authority clients and individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Lewis Roca represented Starr in a petition for writ of mandamus to the Nevada Supreme Court for losses from the Covid lockdowns.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel F. Polsenberg
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Daniel F. Polsenberg
1
Band 1

Daniel Polsenberg attracts strong praise for his mastery of the more than 270 appellate cases he has handled. His experience includes royalty disputes, personal injury and alleged professional misconduct disputes.

Dan R. Waite
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Dan R. Waite
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Band 2

Dan Waite maintains an enviable client base, which includes leading names from the automotive and agricultural industries.

Christopher Jorgensen
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Christopher Jorgensen
3
Band 3

Christopher Jorgensen is an experienced commercial litigator with clients in a variety of areas including tobacco and automobiles. His work includes but is not limited to product liability litigation. He is based in Las Vegas.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lewis Roca

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Nevada

Litigation: Appellate

Daniel F. Polsenberg
1
Daniel F. Polsenberg
1
Band 1
Litigation: General Commercial

Dan R. Waite
2
Dan R. Waite
2
Band 2
Christopher Jorgensen
3
Christopher Jorgensen
3
Band 3

Members

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Abe Smith

Brian Blakley

Howard Cole

J Christopher Jorgensen

Jennifer Hostetler

Joel Henriod

John Bragonje

Kristen Martini

Leif Reid

Nicole Scott

Ogonna Brown

Scott MacTaggart

Industries

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Antitrust

Bankruptcy

Business Torts

Class Actions

Employment & Labor

Intellectual Property Litigation

Partnership Disputes

Professional Liability

Securities Litigation