civil litigation

We represent individuals and businesses in civil lawsuits of all types, including personal injury and wrongful death cases and complex business and commercial, employment, natural resources and real estate disputes. Additionally, we have extensive litigation experience involving geothermal power projects. We advocate aggressively for our clients at every step of the process, whether it be an arbitration proceeding, a jury or court trial, or an appellate proceeding. With our long history of trial work, our lawyers have an expert understanding of litigation, including circumstances unique to Nevada and the specialized rules of civil procedure and evidence that apply to trial.

personal injury

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, you need experienced, dedicated representation. We have handled automobile, commercial trucking, slip and fall, and electrical line contact accident cases and product liability cases for many years. We know how to fight for our clients' rights and will work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served.

For personal injury cases we offer free consultations during which we'll evaluate your circumstances, review the events that led to your injury, and frankly discuss what you might be able to expect from a legal claim. Contact us for a prompt appointment.

corporate and business

Nevada's exceptionally business-friendly laws have made it a leading state for the formation of corporations and other business entities. We have extensive experience aiding clients with all aspects of Nevada company law, including:

• Forming corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies
• Corporate meetings and governance
• Consolidations and reorganizations
• Shareholder agreements
• Tax and bankruptcy law

To learn more about the opportunities that our location offers, see our primer on doing business in Nevada.

natural resources

For decades we have maintained a natural resources practice in the heart of Nevada's mining country. Our expertise covers a broad range of mining, geothermal and water law matters, including:

• Financing - Nevada counsel for lenders and underwriters
• Mineral title examinations and preparation of National Instrument 43-101 compliant reports
• Exploration, development and lease-option agreements
• Production, operation and royalty agreements
• Joint ventures and partnerships
• Litigation of contract, mineral title and administrative agency disputes