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#1 Ranked Practices in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

McDonald Carano proudly announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024 awarded prestigious rankings to the following six Practice Groups in our Reno and Las Vegas offices – Commercial Litigation, Corporate & Commercial Law, Environmental Law, Real Estate Law, Gaming & Licensing Law-Nevada, and Gaming & Licensing Law-USA/Nationwide.

In addition, Chambers USA does not rank Practice Groups in Construction Litigation but does rank individual attorneys and awarded Firm Managing Partner George Ogilvie the highest Band 1 ranking for his construction litigation expertise. Similarly, Chambers USA does not rank Practice Groups in Appellate Litigation but does rank individual attorneys and awarded Partner Adam Hosmer-Henner the highest Band 1 ranking for his appellate litigation expertise. We also highlight Partner Daniel Aquino’s recognition as Up & Coming in Employment & Labor Law.

In a separate Chambers publication titled High Net Worth Guide, our Trust & Estates Practice received the highest Band 1 ranking in Private Wealth Law. Combing Chambers USA and Chambers High Net Worth Guide, McDonald Carano received the most Band 1 ranked practice groups, most practice groups with a Band 1 ranked lawyer, and most practice groups ranked overall than any other firm in Nevada.

Chambers is an independent research company that evaluates and ranks law firms and lawyers throughout the world. Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business provides the legal profession’s most respected and comprehensive guides to help businesses select outside counsel. Practice Group rankings assess legal ability, client service, team depth, commercial vision, business understanding, professional conduct, diligence, and value.

What Do Our Clients Say?

Chambers’ research includes confidential surveys and interviews with clients. Clients have provided the following comments to Chambers USA researchers to describe our expertise, service, and results in the Practice Groups ranked below.

Ranked Practice Group Client Reference Comments
Commercial & Complex Litigation
(Band 1 ranked)
  • “They are outstanding. They have experts in many areas with great communication skills.”
  • “They have a very accessible and knowledgeable team covering all areas of law and a deep understanding of local politics and issues.”
  • “McDonald Carano’s counsel offer comprehensive defense strategies, relentless determination and incredible expertise and insight into specialized topics. I highly recommended the team.”
  • “My impression of the whole team is that they are exceptionally well versed in the laws and regulations of Nevada. They were prompt in their responses and their guidance was spot on for what the outcome was.”
  • “We are extremely happy with the service. They are super respected in the state and very attuned to the litigation environment in the state.”
  • “The team is not only responsive but well ahead of deadlines with top-notch legal work.”
  • “McDonald Carano’s attorneys are always super responsive, morning, noon and night.”
  • “McDonald Carano’s ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is second to none.”
  • “They have very high-level top litigators and a good bench of associates backing them up.”
  • “My overall impression of McDonald Carano is one of extremely competent, well-organized and prepared, very responsive and appropriately tenacious attorneys.”
  • “Both during trial and post-trial, they were excellent, organized and consistently on top of the matter, finding everything quickly when needed.”
  • “They handle a lot of the top-tier commercial disputes – they’re very capable. This is a truly excellent civil litigation and trial firm that is top of the class.”
Corporate & Commercial Law
(Band 1 ranked)
  • “The McDonald Carano team is strong.”
  • “The team has really done a terrific job.”
  • “They have people covering all specialties and so we can bounce ideas off other attorneys within the firm.”
  • “We have been very impressed and are 100% satisfied with their services, which have encompassed a wide range of services.”
Gaming & Licensing Law
(Band 1 ranked – Nevada)
(Band 2 ranked – USA/Nationwide)
  • “It is obvious the team has a great experience in the business and a strong team with high knowledge.”
  • “It is one of the best firms in Nevada for any and all gaming related matters.”
  • “MacDonald Carano has specialists for every requirement as well as partners with broad knowledge.”
  • “The firm contains really experienced gaming attorneys. One of McDonald Carano’s strengths is the experience of their lawyers.”
  • “The group is extremely professional and knowledgeable.”
  • “McDonald Caraano provides great service and we would not achieve results without them.”
  • “They do good work, always have the right experts available, and strive for win/win solutions to complex problems.”
Environmental Law
(Band 2 ranked)
  • “McDonald Carano are very plugged in to the unique set of rules and governing bodies in Nevada. They are very helpful in navigating these unique solutions.”
  • “They have really strong expertise around environmental and land use work. They are a really strong firm.”
  • “The team at McDonald Carano shows great attention to detail, responsiveness, and substantive knowledge. It’s a highly skilled team which is responsive and communicative under time pressure.”
  • “They are experts on federal and tribal land laws and permitting restraints in Nevada.”
  • “Their team combined deep subject-matter expertise in water law with great writing and advocacy.”
  • “The legal services of McDonald Carano are knowledgeable, timely and cost-efficient. They have the relationships with and respect of the regulatory community.”
  • “The team’s knowledge is tremendous, as are the attorneys’ communication skills and their sincere ability to find a solution favorable to all parties where possible.”
  • “The firm is well versed in the subject matter and handles engagements very efficiently.”
  • “McDonald Carano’s lawyers are knowledgeable regarding matters occurring in the community.”
Real Estate Law
(Band 2 ranked)
  • “McDonald Carano’s attorneys are knowledgeable and competent. I would trust their senior partners with any type of matter; their newer lawyers are well trained as well.”
  • “The firm provides excellent service and knowledge of Nevada.”
  • “I’m very impressed with the firm and the quality of the work.”
  • “Everyone we have worked with has been great.”
  • “I highly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.”
  • “Our experience working with McDonald Carano has been excellent. The firm offers strength in depth and has a very broad scope of expertise.”
  • “A good firm with a strong group of lawyers.”

 


About McDonald Carano

In 2024, McDonald Carano celebrated its 75ᵗʰ Anniversary of serving Nevada’s legal, business, government, and civic communities. More than 60 lawyers and government affairs professionals serve Nevada, national, and international clients from our offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City. McDonald Carano provides transactional, litigation, regulatory, and government affairs services to startups, corporations, private companies, trade associations, nonprofits, public entities, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices throughout Nevada. We are deeply committed to supporting local communities by volunteering our time, resources, and services, including pro bono legal services, to nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, and public service entities. We are proud to be your Nevada law firm since 1949.

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