A statewide Nevada law firm, McDonald Carano Wilson LLP was established in 1949 by United States Senator Alan Bible and Robert L. McDonald. The firm currently has offices in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada and employs more than 50 lawyers and professionals statewide. With more than 60 years of service in Nevada, we have a deep and thorough understanding of the Nevada legal system.

Renowned for its integrity, professionalism, aggressive representation of clients and strong community ties, the firm's partners have helped shape and interpret federal and state laws for nearly six decades. Prior to establishing the firm, Alan Bible served as Attorney General of the State of Nevada and later served in the United States Senate for 24 years. Thomas R.C. Wilson served in the Nevada Senate for 16 years. Partners have also been appointed to serve in the judiciary, including current U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks, U.S. Magistrate Judge Valerie Cooke and State District Court Judge Deborah Schumacher.

McDonald Carano Wilson is a member of Meritas, an exclusive alliance of commercial law firms in more than 70 countries worldwide. These memberships are limited, and as such, membership is considered an achievement only the finest firms may obtain. Through its association with over 165 similarly qualified law firms throughout the world, McDonald Carano Wilson has access to the skills and knowledge of the 4,900 attorneys who are affiliated with Meritas member firms, and can call upon them for its clients with special needs. This membership is a distinct advantage when facing the challenges presented by today's global workplace.

McDonald Carano Wilson offers a wide range of legal services in the areas of Commercial & Complex Litigation; Corporate Law & Business Transactions; Real Estate & Land Use Planning; Energy, Environment & Natural Resources; Gaming & Administrative Law; Tax Law; Trusts & Estates; Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy; Construction Law; Employment Law; Appellate; Intellectual Property and Government Affairs & Advocacy.

Our firm was founded with the philosophy of providing our clients excellent service while maintaining the highest standards of the legal profession. Each member of our firm is dedicated to aggressively pursuing these standards in all fields of law and business. Many of our lawyers and professionals serve as leaders and members of many professional organizations focused on strengthening the legal and business climate in Nevada.

We believe a firm is only as great as the individuals it employs. Our firm is comprised of individuals with extraordinary accomplishments. Our current and former partners have held high ranking positions in the Nevada Legislature, been selected for judgeships, chosen to lead some of Nevada's most important government agencies, recruited to oversee high level federal agencies and have served with distinction in the Nevada Air Guard and other branches of the service as well as local police and fire departments. Our professionals have been recognized for their work and commitment to the industry and community with numerous awards such as Best Lawyers in America, Captains of Industry and Women to Watch.