7 Attorneys Recognized as “Rising Stars” 2023

McDonald Carano is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys are recognized as “Rising Stars” in the 2023 edition of Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine. The list of top attorneys “recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice based on a selection process that includes nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations.” 

Mountain States Super Lawyers covers Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the five-state region are named to the Rising Stars list. Rising Stars are attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less. All candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

We congratulate the team of distinguished Rising Star attorneys listed below from both our Reno and Las Vegas offices who serve clients with a comprehensive range of legal expertise. We also proudly announce that 11 of our attorneys are recognized as “Super Lawyers” in the 2023 edition of Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine. No more than 5 percent of attorneys in the five-state region are included as a Super Lawyer.

Our Rising Stars include:

  • Dan Aquino, Of Counsel, Employment & Labor Law, Commercial & Complex Litigation (Dan is also recognized in Vegas Inc’s list of “Top Lawyers” in Labor and Employment Law and The Best Lawyers in America’s list of “Ones to Watch” in Appellate, Commercial Litigation, and Labor & Employment Litigation.)
  • Chelsea Latino, Associate, Appellate, Employment & Labor Law, Commercial & Complex Litigation (Chelsea is also recognized in Nevada Business Magazine’s list of “Legal Elite/Top Rank Attorneys” and “Legal Elite/Best Up & Coming Attorneys”.)
  • Adam Hosmer-Henner, Partner, Appellate, Commercial & Complex Litigation, Gaming & Administrative Law, Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation (Adam is also recognized In Nevada Business Magazine’s list of “Legal Elite/Top Rank Attorneys,” The Best Lawyers in America’s list of Commercial Litigation attorneys and Gaming Law attorneys, and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business’s list of “Up and Coming” attorneys in Commercial Litigation.)
  • Phil Mannelly, Associate, Construction Law & Litigation, Commercial & Complex Litigation, Employment & Labor Law (Phil is also recognized in Northern Nevada Business Weekly’s list of “Up & Coming Business Person” and Nevada Business Magazine’s list of “Legal Elite/Top Rank Attorneys” and “Legal Elite/Best Up & Coming Attorneys.”)
  • Chris Molina, Associate, Real Estate, Business Entities & Transactions, Commercial & Complex Litigation (Chris is also recognized in Vegas Inc’s list of “Top Lawyers” in Real Estate and The Best Lawyers in America’s list of attorneys in Commercial Litigation.)
  • Amanda Perach, Partner, Appellate, Commercial & Complex Litigation, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring (Amanda is also recognized in Vegas Inc’s list of “Top Lawyers” in Appellate Practice and The Best Lawyers in America’s list of attorneys in Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation.)
  • Jane Susskind, Associate, Appellate, Commercial & Complex Litigation, Employment & Labor Law (Jane is also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America’s list of “Ones to Watch” in Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation and Nevada Business Magazine’s list of “Legal Elite/Top Rank Attorneys” and “Legal Elite/Best Up & Coming Attorneys.”)

About McDonald Carano

McDonald Carano has been shaping Nevada’s legal, business, and policy landscape since our founding in 1949. With more than 60 lawyers and government affairs professionals working from offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City, we are Nevada’s law firm for business. Our local, national and international clients include Fortune 500 corporations, fast-growth and mid-market companies, entrepreneurs and startups, non-profit organizations, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals. Our attorneys deliver cross-discipline, one-stop, business law and government affairs counsel. Please visit mcdonaldcarano.com

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