McDonald Carano Receives Most Rankings in Chambers 2026
Chambers produces the legal profession’s most respected and comprehensive rankings of individual lawyers and law firm practice groups “essential for anyone seeking reliable insight and recommendations when researching, selecting and validating lawyers and law firms. Chambers provides the market’s most trusted view of legal talent and expertise.” Chambers research includes confidential surveys and interviews with clients to obtain feedback regarding the “legal ability, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, professional conduct, experience, and effectiveness” of individual lawyers and practice groups.
McDonald Carano Top Ranked Overall
Chambers researched law firms with offices in Nevada for inclusion in the 2026 edition of two prominent publications – Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Chambers High Net Worth Guide (Private Wealth Law). Band 1 is the highest rating. Combining the results of both publications, McDonald Carano proudly achieved the following highlights:
- Most Band 1 ranked attorneys
- Most Band 1 ranked practice groups
- Most ranked practice groups overall
Individual Lawyer Rankings
Chambers’ ranking process includes confidential surveys and interviews with clients. Please click on the attorney names to read feedback from clients provided during the annual research process.
- Daniel Aquino, Employment & Labor Law (Band 3)
- Robert Armstrong, Trust & Estates (Band 1)
- A.G. Burnett, Gaming & Licensing Law/Nevada (Band 1)
- A.G. Burnett, Gaming & Licensing Law/USA Nationwide (Band 1)
- Andrew Gabriel, Real Estate Law (Band 1)
- Andrew Gabriel, Corporate/Commercial Law (Band 2)
- Kristen Gallgher, Employment & Labor (Band 3)
- Greg Giordano, Gaming & Licensing Law/Nevada (Band 2)
- Greg Giordano, Gaming & Licensing Law/USA Nationwide (Band 2)
- Dennis Gutwald, Gaming & Licensing Law/Nevada (Band 2)
- Sylvia Harrison, Environmental Law (Senior Statesperson)
- A.J. “Bud” Hicks, Gaming & Licensing Law (Senior Statesperson)
- Adam Hosmer-Henner, Appellate Litigation (Band 1)
- Adam Hosmer-Henner, Commercial Litigation (Band 2)
- Pat Lundvall, Commercial Litigation (Band 1)
- George Ogilvie, Construction Litigation (Band 1)
- James Robertson, Corporate/Commercial Law (Band 3)
- Brian Schusterman, Corporate/Commercial Law (Band 2)
- Scott Swain, Trust & Estates (Band 1)
Practice Group Rankings
Chambers’ ranking process includes confidential surveys and interviews with clients. Please click on the practice group names to read feedback from clients provided during the annual research process.
- Commercial Litigation – Band 1
- Construction Law & Litigation – Band 1
- Corporate/Commercial Law – Band 1
- Gaming & Licensing Law/Nevada – Band 1
- Real Estate Law – Band 1 • Trust & Estates Law – Band 1
- Trust & Estates Law – Band 1
- Appellate Litigation – Band 1
- Employment & Labor Law – Band 2
- Environmental Law – Band 2
- Gaming & Licensing Law/USA Nationwide – Band 2
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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