About

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McDonald Carano is the go-to Firm for complex, high-stakes litigation in Nevada. We represent business clients in judge and jury trials in state and federal courts, as well as on appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court. Our expertise is also leveraged before state and federal administrative agencies. Our clients include state, national and international businesses – from early-stage tech companies to Fortune 100 multinationals – in nearly every sector of Nevada’s economy. We also serve as Nevada counsel in multiparty and multidistrict litigation, and out-of-state law firms regularly select us to represent their clients when suit is necessary in Nevada. Our litigation team differentiates itself in its aggressive approach to our clients’ largest, most challenging, and highest profile matters. We are prominently respected for not being afraid to address difficult issues or lead precedent-setting matters. Our attorneys have litigated all types of commercial claims and class actions, including contract interpretation disputes; fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference claims; business entity disputes and dissolutions; joint venture and partnership disputes; unfair trade practices and unfair competition, RICO and antitrust violations, among many others. Our industry experience includes construction, energy, financial services, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, real estate, retail, and technology.

Chambers Review

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

McDonald Carano is a well-reputed regional firm fielding a strong bench of attorneys experienced in the full spectrum of commercial litigation, often representing clients before trial and appellate courts. Retained by companies hailing from a diverse range of areas including the energy, environmental and education sectors. Particularly strong in construction litigation, handling complex disputes for a range of national and regional construction companies. The team is also proficient in representing public officials.

Work Highlights

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  • McDonald Carano represented the City of Las Vegas in litigation where developers sued the City of Las Vegas in multiple lawsuits relating to land use applications to develop the former Badlands Golf Course into single- and multifamily residential units.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Hosmer-Henner
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Adam Hosmer-Henner
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Adam Hosmer-Henner's practice sees him regularly litigating on behalf of prominent clients such as gaming companies and public authorities.

"His ability to deliver sweeping victory in every case is awe-inspiring."

"Mr Hosmer-Henner is knowledgeable, professional, responsive and dedicated."

"He is very smart and efficient."

George Ogilvie III
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George Ogilvie III
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George Ogilvie is the managing partner of the firm's Las Vegas office. His practice routinely sees him engaged in complex construction litigation involving both public and private projects. Disputes between contractors and subcontractors as well as between developers and local bodies are among cases he regularly handles.

"He is outstanding and fearless which is important to being a great litigator."

Pat Lundvall
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Pat Lundvall
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Pat Lundvall specializes in matters of complex commercial litigation. She routinely acts in both state and federal courts on a range of matters including wrongful death claims and complex business disputes, many of which extend beyond Nevada state borders.

"I cannot rate Pat Lundvall high enough. She's a great lawyer."

"She is very accomplished in her field."

Ranked Lawyers at
McDonald Carano

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Nevada

Litigation: Appellate

Adam Hosmer-Henner
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Adam Hosmer-Henner
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Litigation: Construction

George Ogilvie III
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George Ogilvie III
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Litigation: General Commercial

Pat Lundvall
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Pat Lundvall
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Adam Hosmer-Henner
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Adam Hosmer-Henner
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Members

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Aaron Shipley

Adam Hosmer-Henner

Amanda Perach

Amanda Yen

Jeff Silvestri

Kristen Gallagher

Leigh Goddard

Matthew Addison

Pat Lundvall

Pat Lundvall

Head of Department

Sarah Ferguson

William Magrath