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A.G. Burnett Receives Highest Band 1 Rating in Chambers USA
McDonald Carano congratulates A.G. Burnett on receiving the highest Band 1 rating in Gaming & Licensing Law-Nevada and the highest Band 1 rating in Gaming & Licensing Law-USA/Nationwide from Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the legal profession’s highly respected guide for helping businesses select outside counsel. A.G. has received prominent ratings in Chambers since 2021. A.G. is a Partner in McDonald Carano’s Gaming & Administrative Law Practice which is also rated Band 1 in Chambers USA.
A.G. also received the “Lawyer of the Year” award in Gaming Law (2020, 2023, 2025) and the “Lawyer of the Year” award in Administrative & Regulatory Law (2025) from The Best Lawyers in America. He has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 2020.
Chambers’ ranking process includes confidential surveys and interviews with clients to assess “legal ability, client service, commercial astuteness, professional conduct, diligence, and commitment.” Clients describe A.G. to Chambers researchers as:
- “Mr. Burnett is a very professional and experienced partner.”
- “As a former regulator, he has gravitas and credibility.”
- “A.G. has a very broad knowledge of all things gaming. He is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with.”
- “He’s got unbelievable insight into the gaming regulatory world.”
- “He has a great network within the gaming regulatory community, and he uniquely understands how regulators think.”
- “A.G. knows the regulatory landscape incredibly well, and he’s very smart, responsive and ethical.”
- “A dynamic team player who strives for win/win solutions to complex problems.”
- “He is incredibly knowledgeable and has expertise in gaming law.”
- “He comes up with practical solutions for complicated problems.”
- “Mr Burnett is very capable, especially regarding the licensing process.”
- “He has tremendous knowledge of the gaming arena.”
- “A.G. is an excellent lawyer.”
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