7 Top Ranked Practices in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

• “The McDonald Carano team set the bar for what to expect from outside litigation counsel. They provide excellent legal advice and counsel while keeping in mind business considerations.”
• “The team’s depth of knowledge on complex legal issues, and the team’s ability to work independently on specific topics and then bring a given matter together as a whole, is exemplary.”
• “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, wellorganized 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.”

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• “The attorneys at McDonald Carano combine strong technical legal expertise with practical real-world understanding, resulting in advice that is both legally sound and commercially workable.”
• “They break complex issues down to manageable pieces and methodically work through them.”
• In 2026, Chambers began evaluating law firms at the practice group level in the new category of “Construction,” defined as covering both “litigious and non-litigious matters.” In 2026, McDonald Carano received the highest Band 1 ranking in the new “Construction” category. Prior to 2026, Chambers only ranked individual attorneys in “Construction Litigation.” George Ogilvie has received the highest Band 1 ranking in “Construction Litigation” since 2013. In 2026, he also received the Band 1 ranking in the new category of “Construction”.

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• “The corporate team at McDonald Carano is knowledgeable and very helpful.”
• “They are very thorough in listening, researching and proposing solutions.”
• “I haven’t seen them presented with a challenge they couldn’t solve.”
• “I appreciate that they are very down to earth and take the time to make sure you fully understand.”
• “They know what to look for in a deal to make sure their clients are fully covered.”
• “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.”
• “The McDonald Carano team is strong.”
• “They are very well rounded in many areas of the law.”
• “The team has really done a terrific job.”

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• “The team has the depth and the knowledge to take on challenges as they arise.”
• “They have the superior breadth of knowledge, experience, and expertise and that allows them to provide excellent legal representation.”
• “The team is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. They have quick response rates and great patience with clients who may not understand the nuance of Nevada law.”
• “Their knowledge and connections in the state were exceedingly helpful.”
• “We have found the firm to be well staffed with knowledgeable, highly experienced attorneys who can handle anything.”
• “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.”

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• “McDonald Carano has unparalleled knowledge and experience in working through and dealing with the regulatory framework and complexities surrounding gaming regulation and the licensing process.”
• “McDonald Carano is distinguished by its reputation, experience and resources.”
• “The team knows the regulatory landscape incredibly well. Because they’ve been in the industry for so long, they know the regulators, who to talk to, how to get questions answered, and give us best advice on compliance issues.”
• “Their attorneys cover so many areas of expertise. It is obvious the team has great experience in the business and is a strong team with high knowledge.”
• “It is one of the best firms in Nevada for any and all gaming related matters.”
• “McDonald 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 Carano provides great service and we would not achieve results without them.”
• “They always have the right experts available.”
• “McDonald Carano does an excellent job advocating zealously for their clients.”

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• “The McDonald Carano team is a supportive partner in a space that is often emotional and difficult to navigate.”
• “The team at McDonald Carano is incredibly responsive.”
• “The firm has proven a valuable source and demonstrated effectiveness in handling complex matters and highly sensitive matters.”
• “McDonald Carano has superb knowledge of local practice and Nevada law, as well as responsiveness and practical advice. I have been very happy with the service provided.”
• “Their ability to handle sophisticated matters is exceptional, based on their demonstrated expertise in navigating intricate legal and regulatory challenges.”

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• “This law firm employs the best and brightest attorneys and has access to the best legal skills. The array of expertise is excellent.”
• “McDonald Carano has extreme expertise, knowledge, proficiency, and understanding of energy policy and the ability to effectively break down the complexities to make the issues understandable.”
• “Energy issues are incredibly complex and McDonald Carano does an incredible job. The team is very knowledgeable and very connected within Nevada.”
• “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 costefficient. 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.”

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• Chambers does not rank law firms at the practice group level in Appellate Litigation, but Chambers does rank individual attorneys in Appellate Litigation. Chambers 2026 awarded Adam Hosmer-Henner the highest Band 1 ranking in Appellate Litigation, a top ranking he also received in 2024 and 2025. Adam is Chair of our Appellate Practice Group. Please click here to read comments our clients provided to Chambers researchers about Adam’s appellate experience and expertise during annual client feedback reviews.

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