About

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.

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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. The firm is retained by companies from a diverse range of areas, including the energy, environmental and education sectors. The team is 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 Caesars Entertainment Corporation in a price-fixing antitrust class action.

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 at McDonald Carano, sees him regularly litigating on behalf of prominent clients such as gaming companies and public authorities.

Adam Hosmer-Henner is the best litigator practicing in the state of Nevada.

Adam Hosmer-Henner is a sophisticated legal professional with a great legal mind.

Adam is brilliant, his strategic mindset is unmatched.

Adam's client service, sophistication and commercial awareness cannot be topped.

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.

Pat is the best attorney we've ever worked with.

Ranked Lawyers at
McDonald Carano

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Litigation: Appellate

Adam Hosmer-Henner
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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

Emily Dennis

Jane Susskind

John Fortin

Kristen Gallagher

Leigh Goddard

Pat Lundvall

Pat Lundvall

Head of Department

Rory Kay

Ryan Works

William Magrath