Helping Clients Navigate Nevada’s Shifting Landscape

In times of stability and uncertainty, McDonald Carano provides full-service legal and government affairs counsel to businesses, investors, high-net-worth individuals, trade associations, public entities, and non-profit organizations. When the stakes are high and the issues are complex, we help clients stay on sure footing in Nevada. Our attorneys and government affairs professionals solve business-related legal and political challenges in a constantly-evolving landscape.

Since our founding in 1949, putting clients first—and delivering innovative, pragmatic solutions—is at the heart of what we do, whether navigating critical transactions, complex litigation, or complicated legislation. Local, national, and global organizations rely on us as their go-to law firm in Nevada. We are the oldest preeminent law firm in Nevada and we are here to guide you through whatever challenges and opportunities come your way.

Rob is also recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America, and Martindale-Hubbell.

James also earned a High Tech Law Certificate from the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law.

Mackenzie has also been recognized in Nevada Business Magazine’s list of “Legal Elite” attorneys and in Vegas Inc.’s list of “Top Lawyers.”

John has an LL.M. from George Mason University, J.D. from University of Richmond School of Law, and B.A. from American Military University.

In 2022 McDonald Carano celebrated George’s 30th year of extraordinary service to our firm, our clients, our culture, and our future.

“We are proud to work with Liberty Media to help bring the pinnacle of global motorsport to the world’s iconic entertainment destination,” Andy Gabriel

A.G., Greg and Dennis brought to the acquisition their unique background as former regulators in Nevada’s gaming industry, with invaluable insight into the inner workings of gaming regulatory agencies.

Our Commercial & Complex Litigation practice is ranked Band 1 in Chambers and our Appellate practice is Tier 1 in Best Law Firms in America.

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Lance N. McKenzie

Lance McKenzie is a Partner in the Trusts & Estates Group with McDonald Carano, focusing his practice on the representation of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, as well as private family...