James J Pisanelli
USA Guide 2023
Band 1 : Litigation: General Commercial
Band 1
About
Provided by James J Pisanelli
Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Real Estate Litigation
Career
Mr. Pisanelli is the co-founder of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, a firm focused exclusively on commercial and complex litigation. Prior to forming Pisanelli Bice, Mr. Pisanelli was the co-chair of his prior firm’s litigation group, where he oversaw 80 litigators across the United States. Having spent the first significant portion of his career in the large, full-service commercial law firm sector, Mr. Pisanelli helped create a boutique of elite litigators with a singular focus on complex litigation.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Clark County Bar Association
State Bar of Nevada
State Bar of Arizona
Experience
Mr. Pisanelli has tried and prosecuted dozens of cases to judgment in both federal and state court, and frequently appears before the Eighth Judicial District Court’s specialty business court judges. He is a go-to litigator for high-profile bet-the-company disputes. While skilled in a broad range of legal matters, he has particular experience in large and complex commercial litigation, defamation, construction, and health care litigation. He grew up in Las Vegas, and takes pride in the fact that he has represented and continues to represent many of Nevada’s largest gaming, health care and development companies. Mr. Pisanelli provides services to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to single entity developers and entrepreneurs.
Education
Boston University School of Law
J.D. cum laude
1990
Awards
Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers
2020
Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers
2016
Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers
2013
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2023
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2022
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2021
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2020
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2019
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2018
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2017
Top Ranked
Chambers and Partners
2016