Celebrating Over 75 Years of Serving Nevada’s Legal, Business, Government, and Civic Communities
It is with deep sadness that McDonald Carano announces the passing of Leo P. Bergin III on May 3.
Professional Background
Amanda Perach practices in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and appellate. Ms. Perach’s engagements have ranged across a wide array of industries including manufacturing, real estate, retail and finance.
Her bankruptcy practice covers a wide spectrum of debtors, creditors (including committee representation), and other parties of interest. She also has extensive experience representing creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings and has represented a variety of non-consumer debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. Amanda frequently participates at the District of Nevada’s Federal District Conferences, including serving as a moderator of a Bankruptcy Practice Forum panel discussion with judges from the District of Nevada sharing their insights and information on practicing in federal court.
Education and Certifications
- J.D., magna cum laude, University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, 2011
- B.A., Provost Honors, Psychology, University of California, San Diego, 2007
Bar Admissions
- Nevada
Representative Experience
- Represented TeamHealth in a $62.65 million jury verdict awarded to TeamHealth finding UnitedHealthcare liable for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and two forms of unfair insurance practices.
- Represented multiple companies, including charter airline company, owner of condominium complex and publicly traded financial data reporting company, in achieving successful reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
- Represented various creditors, including financial institutions and landlords, in obtaining relief from the automatic stay, filing proof of claims and procuring related relief in the bankruptcy forum.
- Defended a publicly traded corporation from securities fraud claims. The case was dismissed with prejudice and the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada entered judgment in favor of the defendant.
Awards and Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America – Appellate Practice (2017-2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Commercial Litigation (2021-2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2025-2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Bankruptcy Litigation (2025-2026)
- Mountain States Super Lawyers – “Rising Stars” (2016-2025)
- Top Verdicts & Settlements of the West “Top 25 Verdicts 2021” – #1 Largest in Nevada, #1 largest in Contract Law in the 13-state West region, and #9 largest in all areas of law in the 13-state West region, ALM/American Lawyer Media’s VerdictSearch (Fremont Emergency Services (Mandavia), et al. vs. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. et al., Dec. 7, 2021)
- Vegas Inc – “Top Lawyers” in Appellate (2023)
- Nevada Business Magazine – “Best Up & Coming Attorneys” (2017)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, Dean’s List, six CALI Awards for academic excellence
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys
- Member, Clark County Bar Association
- Member, Federal Bar Association, District of Nevada (former President)
- Lawyer Representative, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (2020-2023)
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