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Provided by McDonald Carano
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
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
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"McDonald Carano's counsel offer comprehensive defense strategies, relentless determination and incredible expertise and insight into specialized topics. I highly recommended the team."
"They have a very accessible and knowledgeable team covering all areas of law and a deep understanding of local politics and issues."
"They are outstanding. They have experts in many areas with great communication skills."
"McDonald Carano's counsel offer comprehensive defense strategies, relentless determination and incredible expertise and insight into specialized topics. I highly recommended the team."
"They have a very accessible and knowledgeable team covering all areas of law and a deep understanding of local politics and issues."
"They are outstanding. They have experts in many areas with great communication skills."
Notable Practitioners
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 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 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
Nevada
Members
Provided by McDonald Carano
Aaron Shipley
Adam Hosmer-Henner
Amanda Perach
Amanda Yen
Jeff Silvestri
Kristen Gallagher
Leigh Goddard
Matthew Addison
Head of Department
Sarah Ferguson
William Magrath