Helping Clients Across Nevada

McDonald Carano was founded in Reno in 1949. With additional offices in Las Vegas and Carson City, we are the only full-service statewide law firm that remains from the pioneering Nevada-founded firms that established the state's legal community.

McDonald Carano was created, built, and sustained by attorneys and employees who are true Nevadans, with long-histories of multigenerational ties to Nevada. We proudly continue to thrive as an independent Nevada law firm.

McDonald Carano provides legal services and government affairs and advocacy advice to startups, corporations, trade associations, nonprofits, public entities, high-net-worth individuals, investors, and public-private partnerships. We serve state, national, and international clients with interests across Nevada.

McDonald Carano’s reputation as the go-to law firm in Nevada is underscored by being the only Nevada firm in Meritas and State Law Resources. The unmatched depth and breadth of our expertise is demonstrated by having the most Band 1 ranked lawyers, the most practice areas with a Band 1 ranked lawyer, and the most practice areas ranked overall than any other law firm in Nevada in Chambers 2023.

Putting clients first—and delivering innovative, pragmatic solutions—is at the heart of what we do. Whether navigating transactions, litigation, or legislation, we guide clients through every challenge and opportunity that comes their way.