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Hooters Girl Hailey Sauer poses during an Aug. 7 event supporting the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the Sam’s Town Bowling Center. (steve marcus/staff)
Giving a hoot
Ambitious play by Hooters resort highlights power of cause marketing By Erin Ryan | Staff writer
“Let’s go to work,” the canned voice of DJ Casper commanded over the bump of his “Cha Cha Slide,” and a legion of radioactive-orange booty shorts snapped into action against the disco-lit darkness. The Hooters Girls had claimed the concourse at the Sam’s Town Bowling Center, and phone cameras rolled as the crowd took in the spectacle. hoot e rs, Continu e d on pag e 14
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What Caesars Entertainment recently got in the sale of casino-style online games company Playtika. The Israeli-based company, known for its app Slotomania, had been acquired by Caesars in 2011 for $80 million.
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Consecutive quarters Tesla has reported losses. The company has, however, increased vehicle sales by 43 percent since the second quarter of 2015.
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GROUP PUBLISHER Gordon Prouty ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Breen Nolan
NOTEWORTHY STORIES
05 12 18 Q&A WITH ALEXANDER LEVEQUE
The youngest partner at the law firm Solomon, Dwiggins & Freer discusses the importance of economic diversification in Southern Nevada, lawyers’ participation in the community and accountability in the workplace. THE NOTES Law Today, P4
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Beli Andaluz changed the name of her salon, Pico Madama, to reflect how much she is personally invested in providing customers an experience they’ll want to tell their friends about. TALKING POINTS Brace yourself for another bubble bursting, P13
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P17 The List: Law firms, P22
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Ballard Spahr attorney Booker Evans Jr. received the Legacy of Advocacy Award from the Student Bar Association of the William S. Boyd School of Law. The award celebrates an established member of the Nevada legal community who has made significant contributions to Nevada and the William S. Boyd School of Law. Dickinson Wright attorney Cynthia Alexander received the Peter Perlman Service Award. The award recognizes Litigation Counsel of America Fellows who give their time and resources to improve the lives of others. Mary Tran joined Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie as an associate in the gaming practice group. The firm recognized the following individuals for providing pro bono legal service: Brian Blakley, John Bragonje, Anthony Cabot, Howard Cole, Joel Henriod, Chris Jorgensen, Dale KotchkaAlanes, Matthew Park, Karl Rutledge, Abraham Smith, Dan Waite and Meng Zhong. Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie was named “Firm of the Year” for Nevada by Benchmark Litigation. Solomon, Dwiggins & Freer attorneys who received an “AV” rated from Martindale-Hubbell are Mark Solomon, Dana Dwiggins, Alan Freer, Alex LeVeque and Jeff Luszeck. Jessica Moyeda is an associate at Snell & Wilmer, focusing on corporate and securities law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. Attorney Bryan Gragg joined the board of directors of Aid for AIDS of Nevada. Gragg practices state and federal civil litigation with particular focus on construction litigation and complex commercial litigation. Partner Leon Mead II published “Nevada Construction Law.” He and Bob Olson are fellows of the American Bar Foundation. The Las Vegas office won the United Way Campaign Pacesetter Award for the 2015-16 campaign and the United Way Live United 20 Award for the 2014-15 campaign. Attorney Colin Seale, founder and CEO of ThinkLaw, received the
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Community Juvenile Justice Award at ACLUNV’s 50th anniversary gala for his advocacy and commitment to teaching young people about justice and fairness, and developing their critical thinking skills. Allison Kheel is an associate attorney with Fisher Phillips. Kheel practices traditional labor law. Attorney Beverly Salhanick was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Past Exalted Rulers Association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 1468. Former Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Pete Bernhard received the Anti-Defamation League - Nevada’s Jurisprudence Award. His work has included major real estate transactions, commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He is of counsel to law firm Kaempfer, Crowell, Renshaw, Gronauer & Fiorentino. Joe Rajchel is outreach coordinator for the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada. Rajchel will focus his efforts on building community and coalition support for ACLUNV’s legal and policy programs. McDonald Carano Wilson attorney P. Gregory Giordano is chief editor of the First Edition of The Nevada Gaming Law Practice and Procedure Manual. Giordano wrote a chapter focusing on publicly traded corporations, private equity companies and institutional investors. The manual was published by the Gaming Law Section of the Nevada State Bar, of which Giordano is vice chairman. Michael Lowry is a partner at Wilson Elser. Brittany Birnbaum is an associate at the Law Office of Craig P. Kenny & Associates. Birnbaum practices in the areas of car accidents, work injuries and bad-faith insurance claims. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the performance of Peters and Associates partner Judah Zakalik as Three
Years 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. And the firm is listed prominently in the area of bankruptcy law at the websites Three Best Rated and Expertise. Mark Bourassa of the Bourassa Law Group is a Top Lawyer on Avvo. He also is on the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys’ list of 10 best. His firm received an “AV” ranking from Martindale-Hubbell and an “A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau, as well as accreditation from the Clark County Bar Association, the Nevada Justice Association and the American Justice Association. Greenberg Traurig lawyers appearing in “Who’s Who Legal: ‘Labor, employments and benefits’” are Laurent Badoux, Jordan Cowman, Naomi Feinstein, Joseph Fleming, Robert Goldich, Richard McCrea Jr., Todd Wozniak, Peter Zinober. Ava Schaefer, Robert Ryan and Shawn Walkenshaw practice commercial litigation at Pisanelli Bice. Joshua Hicks is a partner with McDonald Carano. He will serve as chairman of the firm’s government affairs practice group and as a member of the tax practice group. Jennifer Micheli is an attorney at Kolesar & Leatham who practices in the areas of complex civil litigation for torts and products liability, general civil litigation, premise liability, catastrophic injury, insurance defense and insurance law. David Edelblute practices in the areas of commercial litigation and employment law. Joseph Brown is of counsel. He practices in the areas of government affairs, administrative law and business law. Three Littler Mendelson attorneys have been appointed to the State Bar of Nevada’s Labor and Employment Law Section’s executive board. Matthew Cecil is vice chairman, Crystal Herrera is membership and communications chairwoman and Amy Baker is journal committee chairwoman. Greenspoon Marder, which practices
in highly regulated industries such as cannabis, health care, alcohol, firearms and tobacco, opened an office in Las Vegas with attorneys Phillip Silvestri, Neal Gidvani and Vincent Aiello. Silverstri and Gidvani represent creditors in default-related litigation, bankruptcy and foreclosure matters, as well as representing clients in the cannabis sector. Aiello’s practice encompasses business succession and asset-protection planning, employment law, fiduciary litigation and real and intellectual property development. Tyson Hafen is an associate at Duane Morris, practicing business and commercial litigation, and insurance coverage. Holland & Hart represented Marnell Gaming in the acquisition of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Holland & Hart’s deal team was led by Reno partners Jim Newman and David Garcia and included Doug Flowers, Nathan Miller, Paige Coriden, Aaron Murdock, Dora Lane, Lindsay Silber, Elizabeth Nedrow, Scott Scherer, Adam Cohen, Bryce Alstead and Juliet Smith, among others. Peter Ajemian is a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, in the intellectual property department. Ellen Schulhofer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s co-managing partner and managing partner of its Las Vegas office, joined the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Dean’s Council as a council member. Steve Mauro is chief operating officer of Fisher & Phillips, replacing Mark Noonan, who retired after 16 years. Gregory Cooper is of council at Greenberg Traurig. His practice encompasses corporate transactions including security offerings, mergers and acquisitions, compliance matters and general corporate advice. Fennemore Craig’s Doug Cohen completed the process to become a personal injury specialist by the Nevada Justice Association recognized by the State Bar of Nevada.
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Q&A with alexander leveque
Attorney’s message: Respect, acknowledge all of the people who make your day easier Alexander LeVeque, the youngest partner at Solomon, Dwiggins & Freer after just seven years with the law firm, is leading its transition to a cloud-based system of document management, which will allow all employees, attorneys and clients to access any file securely from anywhere in the world. What is the best business advice you’ve received? Michael Schneider, my uncle, who is a personal injury attorney in Anchorage, told me leveque that personal integrity is crucial to business success, especially in the legal profession. What’s the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? Lack of economic diversification. Southern Nevada’s historical reliance on gaming and construction has proven to be risky. I would like to see Nevada invest more in the tech industry, particularly advanced energy tech. Is mentoring young lawyers and associates important? Newer attorneys tend to model their practice habits after the partners and senior associates they work with. In the legal profession, I have found that leading by example is the most effective way to train and mentor newer attorneys. Never delegate work to an associate that you would not — or could not — do yourself. You have taken the lead with the firm’s marketing efforts. How will you bring attention to it? Advertising and marketing in this day and age is a multiheaded beast. Effective search-engine optimization, a continuing presence in social media, and more traditional forms of advertising are crucial. Equally crucial, however, is the duty of each and every attorney in our office to maintain ties with the local community, participate in pro bono work, and keep other attorneys and professionals in the financial sector abreast of changes in trust and estate law. Describe your management style. I am big on active and open communication between attorneys and sup-
port staff. Asking a lot of questions in the beginning of a case significantly lowers the risk of missing key legal facts and/or issues later on.
SUCCESS. TOGETHER. THE COMMUNITY’S CHOICE FOR: Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation Personal Injury | Real Estate
Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years? I see the firm continuing to maintain its reputation for excellence in trust and estate litigation, small-business litigation, and estate planning. I would like to see SDF establishing a presence in Arizona, as I believe that certain areas of Arizona, like Kingman, for example, are underserved. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? A novelist, because you can create your own worlds, your own characters, something for the enjoyment of others. Whom do you admire? My wife, Andrea, without hesitation. As a full-time mother of two energetic and inquisitive children, my workday pales in comparison to hers. One day I hope I obtain the same degree of efficiency and patience. What is your biggest pet peeve? Excuses. If you made a mistake, own it. Favorite business-lunch spot? Nittaya’s Secret Kitchen (hands down the best Thai food in Las Vegas); Steiner’s (who could pass up “a Nevada Style Pub?”); and Grape Street in Downtown Summerlin. What is something that people might not know about you? I am an amateur craft beer brewer, and my first career was in film and video post-production. In 2006, shortly before I began my legal career, I produced and directed a public service video on underage drinking and driving titled “Regret,” which is still shown to middle school and high school students. For more, visit lasvegassun.com.
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Chambers Global 2016 Greenberg Traurig n
Mark Clayton — gaming
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie n Anthony Cabot — gaming and gambling (Star Individual)
Chambers USA Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck David Arrajj — gaming/licensing Andrew Brignone — labor/employment: ERISA n Jennifer Carleton — gaming/licensing n Albert Kovacs — corporate/commercial n Kirk Lenhard — litigation: general commercial n Frank Schreck — gaming/licensing n Ellen Schulhofer — corporate/commercial n Angela Turriciano Otto — real estate n n
Dickinson Wright n Kate Lowenhar-Fisher — gaming/ licensing (Leaders in their Field) n Jeffrey Silver — gaming/licensing (Leaders in their Field)
Fennemore Craig Michael Buckley — real estate n Dan Reaser — gaming/licensing n Jeff Zucker — corporate/commercial and real estate n The firm also won awards for corporate commercial and real estate. n
Fisher Phillips n n
Scott Mahoney — labor/employment Mark Ricciardi — labor/employment
Greenberg Traurig Michael Bonner — corporate/commercial; gaming/licensing n Mark Clayton — gaming/licensing n Mark Ferrario — litigation: general commercial n Jodi Goodheart — real estate n John Jeppsen — corporate/commercial n Jim Mace — real estate n Gregg Vermeys — real estate n The firm also won awards for corporate/commercial, gaming/licensing, litigation: general commercial and real estate. n
Holland & Hart Bryce Alstead — environment Fritz Battcher — corporate/commercial n J. Stephen Peek — litigation: general commercial n Scott Scherer — gaming/licensing n The firm also won awards for corporate/commercial, litigation: general commercial and real estate. n n
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Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie Michael Alonso — gaming/licensing Anthony Cabot — gaming/licensing n Howard Cole — labor/employment n Von Heinz — litigation: general commercial n Sean McGuinness — gaming/licensing n Dan Waite — litigation: general commercial n n
Pisanelli Bice The firm won an award for general commercial litigation. n
Snell & Wilmer n Patrick Byrne — litigation: general commercial (Leaders in their Field) n Patricia Curtis — real estate (Leaders in their Field) n Leon Mead II — litigation: construction (Leaders in their Field) n Mandy Shavinsky — real estate (Leaders in their Field) n Stephen Yoken — real estate (Leaders in their Field) The firm also won awards for litigation: general commercial and real estate.
Mountain State Super Lawyers Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders Bruce Alverson — civil litigation: defense, personal injury-products: defense, professional liability: defense n Shirley Blazich — civil litigation: defense, employment litigation: defense, health care n Kurt Bonds — business/corporate, real estate: business, family law n David Mortensen — health care, professional liability: defense, personal injury n LeAnn Sanders — personal injurymedical malpractice: defense, employment and labor, personal injury products: defense n Eric Taylor — general litigation n Karie Wilson — civil litigation: defense n
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck David Arrajj — gaming/licensing Tamara Beatty Peterson — business litigation n Laura Bielinski Langberg — business litigation, commercial property litigation n Andrew Brignone — labor/employment: ERISA n Adam Bult — business litigation n Kirk Homeyer — business/corporate n Leslie Terry Jones — real estate, business/corporate n Albert Kovacs — corporate/commercial n Kirk Lenhard — business litigation, civil litigation: defense, eminent domain n Erin Lewis — intellectual property, entertainment and sports n Bryce Loveland — employee benefits n Rebecca Miltenberger — real estate: business n n
Andy Moore — gaming Alisa Nave-Worth — business litigation, government relations n Frank Schreck — gaming/licensing n Ellen Schulhofer — corporate/commercial n Angela Turriciano Otto — real estate: business, business/corporate n Lindsey Williams — intellectual property n n
Dickinson Wright n Gabe Blumberg — commercial and business litigation (Rising Star) n Elizabeth Brickfield — estate planning and administration n Justin Bustos — commercial and business litigation (Rising Star) n John Dawson — estate planning and administration n John Desmond — commercial and business litigation (Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada) n Michael Feder — commercial and business litigation (Top 10 Lawyers in Nevada and Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada) n Eric Hone — commercial and business litigation (Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada) n Jennifer Ko Craft — intellectual property (Top 50 Women Lawyers in Nevada and Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada) n John Krieger — intellectual property litigation (Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada) n Kate Lowenhar-Fisher — gaming n Joanna Myers — intellectual property (Rising Star) n Matthew Policastro — estate planning and administration (Rising Star) n Joel Schwarz — commercial and business litigation n Jeffrey Silver — gaming n Anjali Webster — commercial and business litigation (Rising Star)
Fennemore Craig Michael Buckley — real estate: business n Christopher Byrd — construction litigation: business n Douglas Cohen — personal injury general: plaintiff n Thomas Fell — bankruptcy n Gary Goodheart — business litigation n Mark Hawkins — real estate: business (Rising Star) n Kevin Hejmanowski — general litigation (Rising Star) n Samuel Lionel — business litigation n John Mowbray — business litigation n Bradley Richardson — business litigation n Brenoch Wirthlin — business litigation (Rising Star) n Jeff Zucker — real estate n
Fisher Phillips n Dave Dornak — employment litigation and labor arbitrations n Scott Mahoney — labor/employment n Mark Ricciardi — labor/employment
Greenberg Traurig n
Tyler Andrews — business litigation
Michael Bonner — business/corporate n Jacob Bundick — business litigation (Rising Star) n Mark Clayton — gaming n Tami Cowden — appellate n Mark Ferrario — business litigation n Philip Hymanson — business litigation n Moorea Katz — business litigation (Rising Star) n Jim Mace — real estate: business n Christopher Miltenberger — business litigation (Rising Star) n Shauna Norton — intellectual property (Rising Star) n Eric Swanis — business litigation n Lauri Thompson — intellectual property n Mark Tratos — intellectual property n Gregg Vermeys — real estate: business n
Holland & Hart n Robert Cassity — business litigation (Rising Star) n David Freeman — business litigation (Rising Star) n Bryce Kunimoto — business litigation n Nicole Lovelock — business litigation (Rising Star) n Stephen Peek — business litigation n Patrick Reilly — business litigation n Soraya Tabibi Aguirre — estate and probate (Rising Star)
Holley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Wray, Puzey & Thompson n Brian Boschee — business litigation, construction litigation n Ogonna Brown — bankruptcy, business litigation n J. Douglas Driggs — real estate, business/corporate n Bryce Earl — intellectual property n F. Thomas Edwards — business litigation, employment litigation n Dennis Haney — construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, business/corporate n Richard Holley — bankruptcy, creditor debtor rights, civil litigation n William Miller — business litigation (Rising Star) n Cami Perkins — business/corporate, real estate, business litigation (Rising Star) n James Puzey — business litigation n Gregory Walch — environmental, eminent domain, energy and natural resources
Hutchison & Steffen Joseph Ganley — business litigation Mark Hutchison — business litigation n Joseph “Sid” Kistler — business litigation n Patricia Lee — general litigation n Todd Moody — general litigation n James Randall — person injury defense n Jacob Reynolds — business litigation (Rising Star) n Jeffrey Steffen — business/corporate n John Steffen — real estate n Michael Wall — business litigation n n
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Jeffrey Burr n Jeffrey Burr — tax and estate planning
Kaempfer Crowell n Stephanie Allen — land use/zoning, government relations, real estate n Pete Bernhard — business litigation, gaming, general litigation n Lou Bubala — bankruptcy, business litigation, transportation/maritime n Sev Carlson — energy and natural resources (Rising Star) n Janet Chubb — bankruptcy, business litigation, real estate n Bob Gronauer — land use/zoning, government relations, real estate n Christopher Kaempfer — land use/ zoning, administrative law n Rob McCoy — business litigation, personal injury-products, banking (Rising Star) n Lesley Miller — business litigation, gaming, administrative law (Rising Star) n Jim Smyth — business litigation, civil litigation
Kolesar & Leatham Robert Caldwell — business litigation Scott Cook — civil litigation: defense n Bart Larsen — business litigation (Rising Star) n Nile Leatham — bankruptcy and business law n Alan Lefebvre — construction litigation n Aaron Maurice — business litigation n Ryan Petersen — personal injury defense (Rising Star) n William Schuller — general litigation (Rising Star) n Shlomo Sherman — creditor debtor rights (Rising Star) n n
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie n John Bragonje — construction litigation n Anthony Cabot — gaming n Robert Charles Jr. — bankruptcy: business n Howard Cole — employment and labor n Von Heinz — business litigation n Joel Henriod — appellate n Marla Hudgens — appellate (Rising Star) n Dale Kotchka-Alanes — business litigation (Rising Star) n Glenn Light — gaming (Rising Star) n Scott MacTaggart — business/corporate n Michael McCue — IP litigation n Matthew Park — business litigation n Daniel Polsenberg — appellate n Karl Rutledge — gaming (Rising Star) n Dan Waite — business litigation n Meng Zhong — IP litigation (Rising Star)
Maupin-Naylor-Braster n Jennifer Braster — commercial litigation, construction law, lending and property disputes and animal law n John Naylor — litigation: general commercial
McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth Jared P. Green — personal injury defense (Rising Star)
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McDonald Carano wilson n Andrew Gabriel — real estate: business n Kristen Gallagher — business litigation n P. Gregory Giordano — gaming n Pat Lundvall — employment & labor n Robert McPeak — real estate: business, land use/zoning (Rising Star) n George Ogilvie III — construction litigation and complex construction litigation n Amanda Perach — bankruptcy: business (Rising Star) n Jeffrey Silvestri — commercial and complex litigation, appellate practice, gaming and administrative law, and government affairs and advocacy n Scott Swain — tax and estate planning n Ryan Works — corporate bankruptcy and insolvency and business litigation n Amanda Yen — business litigation
Naqvi Injury Law n Farhan Naqvi — personal injury, motor
vehicle accidents and product liability Peters and Associates Jason Kolbe — personal injury-general: plaintiff (Rising Star) n Xenophon Peters — real estate: business, bankruptcy: business and consumer (Rising Star) n Judah Zakalik — bankruptcy: consumer, real estate: consumer, personal injury-general: plaintiff (Rising Star) n
Pisanelli Bice Todd Bice — general litigation, business litigation, legislative and governmental affairs n James Pisanelli — business litigation, construction litigation: business n Ava Schaefer — business litigation (Rising Star) n Debra Spinelli — business litigation, appellate n
Schwartz Flansburg n Brian Blankenship — civil litigation, personal injury, business litigation (Rising Star) n Frank Flansburg III — construction litigation, business litigation, general litigation n Bryan Lindsey — bankruptcy, real estate: business, bankruptcy: consumer (Rising Star) n Samuel Schwartz — bankruptcy, real estate: business, bankruptcy: consumer
Snell & Wilmer Patrick Byrne — business litigation Justin Carley — business litigation n Joshua Cools — personal injury– products: defense (Rising Star) n John Delikanakis — business litigation n Kelly Dove — civil litigation: defense (Rising Star) n Alexander Fugazzi — business litigan n
tion n Suellen Fulstone — civil litigation: defense n Charles Gianelloni — civil litigation: defense (Rising Star) n Bryan Gragg — construction litigation (Rising Star) n Blakeley Griffith — bankruptcy: business (Rising Star) n David Gutke — personal injury-products: defense n Daniel Ivie — business litigation (Rising Star) n Robert Kinas — bankruptcy: business n Leon Mead II — construction litigation n Kade Miller — gaming (Rising Star) n Bob Olson — bankruptcy: business n Robin Perkins — civil litigation: defense (Rising Star) n William Peterson — civil litigation: defense n Jacey Prupas — general litigation (Rising Star) n Karl Riley — business litigation (Rising Star) n Jay Schuttert — personal injury– products: defense (Rising Star) Solomon, Dwiggins & Freer Dana Dwiggins — estate and trust litigation, estate planning and probate, business litigation n Alan Freer — estate and trust litigation, estate planning and probate, general litigation n Alexander LeVeque — business litigation, estate and trust litigation, personal injury-general: plaintiff (Rising Star) n Mark Solomon — estate and trust litigation, estate planning and probate n Brian Steadman — estate planning and probate, business/corporate, tax: business (Rising Star) n
Nevada Business Magazine’s 2016 Legal Elite Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little n L. Christopher Rose — commercial litigation, real estate litigation, corporate law and litigation, restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements, mechanic’s liens, and appellate law
Kaempfer Crowell n Lou Bubala — bankruptcy, business litigation, transportation/maritime n Janet Chubb — bankruptcy, business litigation, real estate n Josh Correlli — business law, real estate and construction n Rachel Sully — business law, estate planning and real estate transactions (Best Up and Coming)
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie n Brian Blakley — business and commercial litigation (Up and Coming Attorney) n John Bragonje — litigation, real estate and construction litigation n Zachary Gordon — intellectual property, copyright counseling and licens-
ing, trademark clearance, counseling and prosecution n Matthew Park — alternative dispute resolution, business and commercial litigation n Daniel Polsenberg — appeals n Karl Rutledge — gaming, internet gaming, contests and sweepstakes North Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office Sandra Douglass Morgan — city attorney n Bethany Sanchez — chief deputy city attorney n
Schwartz Flansburg n Frank Flansburg III — commercial, business and civil litigation
snell & wilmer n Robert Anderson — federal income tax, emerging business, mergers and acquisitions n Bradley Austin — commercial litigation (Best Up and Coming) n Brian Blaylock — corporate and securities, mergers and aquisitions, and owner exit transactions (Best Up and Coming) n Patrick Byrne — commercial, professional liability and real estate litigation n Justin Carley — commercial and real estate litigation n John Delikanakis — commercial litigation, administrative and appellate law n Kelly Dove — appellate law, commercial litigation n Chad Fears — commercial litigation, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, product liability litigation n Alex Fugazzi — commercial and real estate litigation, professional malpractice n Charles Gianelloni — bankruptcy and reorganization, commercial litigation, real estate litigation and arbitration n Richard Gordon — financial services and commercial litigation, securities litigation and investigations n Blakeley Griffith — bankruptcy and reorganization (Best Up and Coming) n Daniel Ivie — commercial and financial services litigation, receiverships n Sarah Mead — commercial litigation and construction law (Best Up and Coming) n Kade Miller — corporate and securities, real estate, tax credit finance n Michael Paretti — commercial litigation (Best Up and Coming) n Robin Perkins — commercial litigation, construction law n William Peterson — commercial litigation, energy and utilities, personal injury n Morgan Petrelli — commercial and product liability litigation n Jacey Prupas — commercial litigation, insurance, personal injury n Karl Riley — commercial litigation, labor/employment (Best Up and Coming) n Jay Schuttert — personal injury– products: defense
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Five priority, three secondary site options pegged as possibilities for football stadium By vegas inc staff
Five sites have emerged as leading contenders for a proposed 65,000seat stadium that could bring the Oakland Raiders to the Las Vegas Valley. Backers of the stadium told the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee that the primary spots under consideration are the Bali Hai golf course south of Mandalay Bay, about 63 acres off Russell Road and Interstate 15, some 100 acres controlled by Station Casinos off Tropicana Avenue and I-15, and two UNLV options. Bali Hai was not among the nine possible sites presented to the infrastructure committee in mid-July. The two UNLV sites are 42 acres on Tropicana near Koval Lane — the original site discussed for the stadium — and campus land by the Thomas & Mack Center. Backers say they’re also considering three secondary options that have been previously discussed: Wynn Resorts’ golf course behind its Strip casinos, MGM Resorts International’s festival grounds across from SLS Las Vegas, and the Cashman Center. Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Majestic Realty Co. want to build the stadium as a venue for the Raiders, UNLV football games and other large events. The price tag could be as high as $2.1 billion, $750 million of which developers want publicly funded, likely via county hotel room taxes. The stadium’s potential funding has been a source of debate before. The chairman of the infrastructure committee previously introduced an alternate plan that would cut the public contribution to $550 million, and it wasn’t well-received by Sands, Majestic and the Raiders. Also, 55 percent of Clark County voters polled in a recent KTNV-TV 13 Action News/Rasmussen Reports poll said they were against using taxpayer money to help fund construction of the stadium. But Sands released the results of its own poll in which 60 percent of voters surveyed indicated support for raising room taxes to fund the stadium. The two polls asked different questions. In the KTNV/Rasmussen Reports poll, voters were asked about using “up to $500 million in state tax-
A passerby photo-bombs an NFL Raiders fan photo session during a Raider Nation-hosted pub crawl in downtown Las Vegas. (yasmina chavez/staff)
In a recent poll by KTNV-TV 13 Action News/ Rasmussen Reports, 55 percent of Clark County voters said they were against using taxpayer money to help fund construction of the stadium. But Las Vegas Sands Corp. released the results of its own poll in which 60 percent of voters surveyed indicated support for raising room taxes to fund the stadium. payer money to help finance a stadium that would bring the NFL’s Raiders franchise to Las Vegas,” according to KTNV. The Sands poll asked about “a special legislative session ... to approve a less than 1 percent increase in Las Vegas hotel room taxes that would be used to build a retractable roof-style stadium.” The Sands poll also asked voters to react to two different points of view about the stadium and room taxes. In one viewpoint, the poll offered the claim that “funding a new stadium at no expense to Nevada taxpayers and financed through private investments and less than 1 percent increase in Las Vegas hotel room taxes paid by tourists is a great benefit to the economy of Nevada.” The poll contrasted that claim with the viewpoint that “funding a new stadium by increasing room taxes $750 million will take away from existing convention and entertainment businesses.” In response, 58 percent of those surveyed said room taxes should be increased, while 34 percent said they should not be increased, according to the poll.
In any case, committee and stadium backers have been more focused lately on location, which has direct bearing on cost. Stadium backers hope to narrow the location list to two possible sites by the committee’s next meeting, scheduled for Aug. 25. “We’ve made that day a priority, and we intend to stick with that,” Majestic executive Craig Cavileer said. To further narrow the list, backers will have to grapple with a range of complex considerations. Those include transportation, parking, site size, land cost and infrastructure. A particularly pressing issue for multiple sites is proximity to McCarran International Airport. The two UNLV options and the Bali Hai golf course are across the street from airport runways, so developers would need to ensure that a stadium at any of those locations could coexist with McCarran operations. Southwest Airlines has cited major concerns with the 42 acres on Tropicana. Separately, Raiders President Marc Badain said at the meeting that the team had finalized a parking and traffic study it commissioned for
multiple sites. Badain said an “extensive research study” on the Las Vegas market and its capacity had been completed, and another was about to start. He said a study on the economic value of media exposure for a Las Vegas NFL team had finished as well. Raiders owner Mark Davis previously promised the committee $500 million toward the stadium’s cost and made it clear that he wants to relocate his team if a deal is finalized. “I know there are some people who still question our commitment,” Badain told the committee. “I hope you don’t.” The Las Vegas City Council wants Cashman as the stadium location. Mayor Carolyn Goodman sits on the infrastructure committee, and she urged backers to give it stronger consideration. Committee members also got an initial look at the potential for a taxincrement area, which would allow the stadium to capture certain tax revenue generated on — and potentially around — its premises. Jeremy Aguero of Applied Analysis discussed with the group a “draft, work in progress” examination that he said would offer an idea of the work being done on that front. Among other findings, Aguero’s presentation indicated that a 300,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district in proximity to the stadium could generate as much as $19.56 million in incremental sales tax revenue annually. That’s based on the current sales tax rate of 8.15 percent. Stadium backers and the committee have yet to finalize details of the tax area. The committee was supposed to finalize its legislative recommendations by the end of July, but Gov. Brian Sandoval extended the group’s deadline until the end of September. If the committee recommends legislation to fund and oversee the stadium project, Sandoval would likely need to call a special session of the Legislature. That’s because the Legislature isn’t scheduled to meet again until February 2017, but stadium backers want to bring a deal to the NFL by January. For the Raiders to move to Las Vegas, 24 of the 32 NFL team owners would need to approve.
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Hyperloop One opens 105,000-square-foot manufacturing plant By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
Hyperloop One recently announced the opening of a 105,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in North Las Vegas, where the company is testing its transportation platform that propels high-speed pods through pneumatic tubes. The company, which calls the plant Hyperloop One Metalworks, expects to use it for testing and producing some parts for its prototype. The decision to build the facility comes as Hyperloop One prepares to conduct a demonstration of its transportation platform at the Apex Industrial Park by early next year.
In March, a state economic development board approved tax incentives worth $9.2 million for that project, known as the DevLoop. It involves building a 2-mile test track at the industrial park. The manufacturing plant is at the Lone Mountain Corporate Center, where the company is leasing an ex-
isting building. Hyperloop One, formerly known as Hyperloop Technologies, hopes its near-frictionless high-speed pods prove to be a safe and efficient alternative for transporting people and goods. Proponents boast it could travel at such high speeds it would cut a trip from Los Angeles to San Fran-
cisco to 30 minutes. “We are thrilled that Hyperloop One — the future of transportation — already is expanding its manufacturing footprint in North Las Vegas and bringing highly skilled jobs to other parts of our community,” North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee said in the company’s news release.
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Employment in Las Vegas’ advanced industry sectors grew at an average annual rate of about 3 percent in recent years, with particularly large growth coming in internet publishing and software, according to a report by the Brookings Institution. Bringing such high-paying jobs — the average salary for advanced industries is $82,000 — to the state has been a key part of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s economic development plan. The region has had some success spurring growth in its technology sector and is home to several ongoing projects. Electric carmaker Faraday Future is working on a 3 million-square-foot manufacturing plant in North Las Vegas, and Hyperloop One is building a one-mile test track near the same site. Jobs in Las Vegas’ advanced industries grew at an average annual rate of 3.4 percent between 2013 and 2015. The report found that the largest advanced industries, such as engineering and pharmaceuticals, had accounted for about 3.5 percent of the region’s employment, or about 33,000 jobs. Four industries with the highest growth rates in Las Vegas revolved around the digital sector. The highest annual average employment growth was in the data industry. It was about 20 percent over the past two years, according to the report. That industry was followed by growth in internet publishing, mineral products and software products.
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With Gigafactory opening, ‘Tesla effect’ taking shape ry) is massive,” Whitten said. “I would tell you that while we are not currently (getting) the normal revenue streams, that Tesla has been very cooperative working with us.”
By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
Gov. Brian Sandoval was beaming. A state economic development board was about to approve tax incentives for automotive supplier Valeo North America Inc., a company that is planning to co-locate at Tesla’s massive $5 billion plant near Reno to help manufacture a battery cooling system. “This is what we talked about when we had the Tesla project,” the governor said. “It wasn’t just about Tesla. It was about the other companies that are part of that process.” Tesla, the ambitious electric carmaker helmed by Elon Musk, broke ground on its 3,200-acre site at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park at the end of June 2014. Like the company, the project is ambitious. It is expected to cover 5.8 million square feet, giving it a footprint equal to about 107 football fields. Several states wanted it, but Tesla ultimately chose Nevada, in part because legislators approved tax breaks and incentives worth an estimated $1.3 billion over 20 years. Until a recent media tour around the sliver of the factory that has been constructed, Tesla had largely remained quiet about its progress. The factory is about 14 percent complete, and construction has been hurried so the company can start producing battery cells this year to meet demand for its mass-market sedan launching in 2017. “I find this to be quite romantic,” Musk said of the site. “It feels like the Wild West.” The goal of the Gigafactory is to reduce Tesla’s costs for lithium-ion batteries. It could be key in the future of a Tesla reliant on batteries for vehicles and for its Powerwall, a device that can store backup energy or solar power. It also could be key to the region’s economic development, state officials say. The Tesla deal is not without critics, who continue to argue the company should pay more taxes, and others frustrated with auditing issues. But economic development officials argue that the economic impact is well worth any costs. The Gigafactory, they argue, has brought jobs and companies to the state in addition to boosting the regional economy around the plant. A recruitment tool Valeo is the first supplier to set up a location in Nevada because of the
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, discusses the company’s new Gigafactory, which is aimed at nearly doubling the world’s production of lithium-ion batteries by 2018. (associated press)
Tesla project (though one exception might be Panasonic, which has invested millions in the Gigafactory as Tesla’s partner). But the state is expecting more to come. Steve Hill, who directs the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, said Nevada officials were expecting about a dozen companies to eventually come to the site. Apart from suppliers, Hill said Tesla had been “very helpful” in luring other companies, including carmaker Faraday Future, to Southern Nevada. “It’s caused Nevada to be front and center in a lot of national and international conversations,” he said. This has been especially true in Reno and the surrounding region. Mike Kazmierski, who runs the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, said the Tesla Gigafactory helped prospective businesses see the area as a business community, rather than a gaming town or a miniature Las Vegas. He said the region was seeing more demand from several industries, including advanced manufacturing. “If Tesla went to Austin, Texas, or if Tesla went to Charlotte, N.C., people probably wouldn’t have been too surprised. When people announced Reno … everyone went, ‘Reno?’ What the heck is Reno?’ ” Kazmierski said. “We didn’t have a brand that was associated with advanced manufacturing or with industry.” The incentive issue Despite the boost in profile, some question whether the estimated
$1.3 billion in tax incentives for Tesla were worth it. On the right, the argument is that incentives amount to corporate welfare. On the left, the argument is that incentives result in reduced revenue, placing a greater burden on the remaining taxpayers to pick up the tab. “You can always buy companies at some price,” said Martin Kenney, a professor of human and community development at UC Davis. “(But) what are you getting for what you paid for?” The large majority of the incentive packages are abatements, meaning Tesla gets a break on sales and property taxes for several years. The company also is expected to receive discounted electricity rates and about $195 million in tax credits tied to employment and spending. These credits can be sold for cash at a potential hit to the state. Tesla has sold $20 million in tax credits to MGM Resorts International. “I understand the point, but I clearly think the cost has been worth it,” Hill said, noting that tax credits were unlikely to have a large effect on the state’s general fund because of roughly commensurate cuts in a film tax credit and a tax credit for insurance companies. Tesla also has paid more than $1 million to Storey County to help offset added costs to government services, according to Pat Whitten, the county manager. The county recently bought a $750,000 ladder truck so firefighters could reach the top of the Gigafactory in an emergency. “I will say the impact (of the facto-
looking at the future Officials say the economic benefit from the factory is still minimal, with one exception: construction. As of the first quarter this year, the site had a weekly average of 638 construction workers and a total of 2,600 construction workers, according to a state audit. Nearly three-quarters were Nevada residents, the audit said. As construction ramps up to meet Tesla’s production deadline, the number is expected to increase. “That is one place where we can feel the impacts of Tesla most immediately,” Kazmierski said. The number of business licenses has increased in Storey County since the Tesla announcement, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported last year. Of the 197 new licenses in 2015, 128 were for contractors, the paper found. Tesla has ambitious hiring plans. It has a permanent staff of about 400, lower than what was projected for this time, but Musk foresees about 10,000 employees in the factory within a few years. That would comprise a considerable part of the growth Kazmierski’s organization expects in the market. “The partnership between Nevada and Tesla set into motion the creation of thousands of new jobs and developed opportunities for existing businesses with an infusion of millions of dollars into our economy,” Sandoval said in a statement. “It also helped revive our construction industry with a surge of new long-term jobs and refocused our local trades to prepare for the demands of the future.” Tesla, additional employers and a post-recession recovery have fueled speculation in real estate, developers and economic development officials said. “Since the announcement, the expectation of the job growth has really driven capital and investment from all over the place into the area,” said Ted Stoever, a senior vice president at Colliers International in Reno. And land is becoming expensive, raising questions about affordability. “That’s one of our major weaknesses moving forward, providing affordable housing for the workers we have in the area,” said Brian Bonnenfant, project manager at the Center of Regional Studies at UNR.
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$100 million
Amount for which the state of Washington is suing Comcast. It claims Comcast has been “engaging in a pattern of deceptive practices.” The main grievance is Comcast’s “service protection plan.” The criteria for coverage are so slim that it is “near worthless,” according to Washington’s attorney.
$1 billion
Amount for which Getty Images and Alamy are being sued. The stock-image companies sent a takedown request and fine to photographer Carol Highsmith for using her own photo on her website. The two companies were allegedly selling Highsmith’s photos, even though her portfolio of 18,755 images was donated to the U.S. Library of Congress in 1991.
1.3 million
Unsold tickets for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, as of two days before the opening ceremonies. Soon after, organizers announced they reached their projected revenue and would give away 240,000 tickets to underprivileged children.
30,000
American Airlines employees who will receive a raise. Yearlong negotiations with the union reached an interim agreement that increases pay 15 to 36 percent.
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Tally of women who are chief marketing officers in major U.S. pro sports leagues. Jill Gregory recently became NASCAR’s first woman in that position. The NBA and NFL also have female CMOs.
$60,000
Amount a $4 U.S. coin is expected to fetch at auction Sept. 6. The coin was produced in 1879 at the Philadelphia Mint. There are 425 in existence.
Beli Andaluz is reflected in a mirror at her Beli Andaluz Salon (formerly Pico Madama). (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
No matter how or where you do business, success hinges on customer service Describe your business.
We are a luxury destination for clients seeking color, styling and hair-health services in an elegant setting. Who are your customers?
Everyone from Summerlin residents to business leaders, celebrity chefs and tourists.
beli andaluz salon Address: 8975 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190, Las Vegas Phone: 702-212-0544 Email: beli@picomadama.com Website: beliandaluz.com Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Owned/operated by: Beli Andaluz In business since: 2011
What is your business philosophy?
Everyone occasionally wants to escape to a safe haven where they can relax and forget about the outside world. That’s what Beli Andaluz Salon is all about. We offer personalized service and a luxury experience to every one of our clients, whether they are in for a quick blow dry or a complete makeover. Why did you decide to rebrand your salon after five years of being known as Pico Madama?
We’re proud of all that we accomplished as Pico Madama. However, I take everything that happens in our salon very personally. I am there to make sure every client has an exceptional experience, not just with the quality of their color, cut or style, but also with the level of personalized, luxury service they receive. I want every experience in our salon to be like no other. Having my name on the door emphasizes how personally and seriously I take our clients’ satisfaction.
What makes your salon unique in the valley?
I personally hire and train every stylist who works for us, and all of our stylists are employed by the salon — as opposed to renting stations, which is the case for many off-Strip salons. This allows us to establish and hold our stylists to high quality and continuing-education standards. Training takes place in the salon, and we send staff for training at the Wella Institute and Sassoon Academy.
You’ve opened successful businesses in Guatemala, Nicaragua and other countries. Compare those experiences with doing business in Las Vegas.
Things are much more informal in Central America, including a lot fewer licenses, taxes and inspectors to deal with. But in the end, businesses like the ones I owned (a salon, spa and internet café in Guatemala, and hostel, restaurant and bar in Nicaragua) succeed by giving exceptional service to customers, just like in Las Vegas. How can Nevada improve its business climate?
The overall business climate is quite positive in Nevada and Las Vegas. But Las Vegas is sometimes too focused on downtown. The city needs to recognize and better support business investments in other neighborhoods, like Summerlin, that improve the regional economy.
How does this new name define your new vision?
What did you learn from the recession?
It stands for my passion for beauty, my hard-earned expertise in color and styling, my sincere dedication to our community, my genuine joy in what I do and my deep respect and appreciation for my clients.
To be patient, believe in ourselves and stay the course. As long as you treat customers right and have a vision that sets you apart, you can succeed no matter what the economic conditions.
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On Ric Anderson’s lasvegassun.com story “Is Big Marijuana calling the shots in Nevada? Hardly, records suggest”: Four states have had legal marijuana for years now and the sky has not fallen. The rest of the states where it’s illegal can’t name one fact-based reason why it should remain illegal. — wyldbll On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “Nevada Supreme Court blocks referendum on rooftop solar rates”: You would think Nevada would want to encourage the use of solar energy or any other environment-friendly cost-saving measure. — flapsychdoc On Jackie Valley’s lasvegassun.com story “Latest pay raise makes Las Vegas city manager highest paid of region”: Police officers haven’t had a raise in eight years, and now she makes darn near double the sheriff, more than the governor and more than a congressman? — Rebel Jedi On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “Advocacy groups form coalition to advocate for clean energy policies”: “Clean” energy or “expensive” energy? Somebody does pay those subsidies, and it’s usually folks that can’t afford to take advantage of the benefits. — BobRasmussen
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guest column: available to them, such as loan modification, very day, there are headlines judah zakalik short sale and underwater refinance. These announcing the housing crisis is programs are still available, but time is runover, that home prices are recovning out. The government versions of these ering and that Las Vegas is out programs — the Home Affordable Modificaof the woods (or nearly out). On the surface, tion Program (HAMP), Home Affordable Refinance Program these largely positive headlines are accurate, but it may be (HARP), and Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives too early to celebrate. Program (HAFA)— all end Dec. 31, and they are unlikely A few sleeping giants in the mortgage and finance industo be renewed. Homeowners whose mortgages haven’t try have started to stir. Ten-year notes are coming due, the converted (and who aren’t yet enrolled in these programs) Troubled Asset Relief Program is ending and the Nevada may find it impossible to get help later this year or next year Foreclosure Mediation program is running out of funding. when their 10-year loans convert. Our fragile economy might be able to shake off one of these events, but all of them at once? That’s not likely. n Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program (FMP) ending: At the end of the year, the Nevada FMP runs out of n 10-year notes: Year over year, housing prices in Las Vegas funding. It’s possible the 2017 Legislature acknowledges the have risen, but they’ve been mostly flat or even slightly down success this program has enjoyed and renews it. I hope it this year. More important, upper-middle-class home prices are does. Still, the FMP is a program of last resort. Additionally, down nearly 40 percent from peak values in 2006. This may not the FMP’s rules refer to HAMP as an acceptable outcome. seem significant, but it’s important to remember that a favorite With HAMP scheduled to end this year too, the FMP is likely product of purchasers and refinancers in 2006 and 2007 was to wind up in limbo. the 10-year, interest-only adjusted-rate mortgage. With this None of this spells certain doom for Nevadans. I’m cauloan type now adjusting into principal and interest payments, tiously optimistic that our federal and state lawmakers will borrowers are seeing their payments double or even triple oversee the confluence of events looming and take the necessary night. With homes still underwater and Nevada income levels steps to ensure the economy can handle it. Until they do, or if still down more than 15 percent from the 2007 peak, homeownthey don’t, it’s important to remember that just before the last ers aren’t able to qualify for traditional refinance programs and bubble popped, the headlines were pretty positive, too. can feel stuck with new payments they can’t afford. Judah Zakalik is a partner in the Peters and Associates n The end of TARP: Under normal circumstances, law firm in Las Vegas. homeowners would have several nontraditional programs
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Month of Giving is risky but ‘the right thing to do’ The girls were working it for a cause, as the Hooters resort had teamed with the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on its annual Out of the Gutters benefit. It was the second of 11 such events scheduled through August for volunteers from the off-Strip casino, and General Manager Michael Storm said the force included about 60 Hooters Girls raring to “give a hoot.” “I don’t like the idea of, I sit in my office and I cut a check and it just goes out and it is what it is. If I’m gonna do something, I want it to be big,” said Storm, who took over as GM of Hooters a year ago, after seven as vice president of operations for the D and Golden Gate on Fremont Street’s casino corridor. Hooters Girls Laura Clevenstine, left, and Rose Cogan take part in a charity bowling “It’s not just, ‘Hey, Hooters is donating tournament. The Las Vegas Hooters resort is funneling all of its marketing budget this some money;’ it’s an awareness cam- month into a variety of philanthropic causes. (steve marcus/staff) paign for the charities we’re involved we were there NSPCA’s mission in a city with a serious with. And I think the best way to get to do, but they pet-overpopulation problem. that awareness is to do something big gave us a second “We saw it as a great opportunity beenough to where people take notice.” house, as well. cause, of course, it’s the Hooters Girls!” The plan to get the community We split our girls said NSPCA board president Kathy to look is rooted in a concept Storm into two teams, Jung, laughing. “They brought a great called “absolutely insane.” The propwe worked on donation to the sanctuary ... and in aderty’s Month of Giving is funneling its two houses, did dition to that, they came out here and entire August marketing budget into storm all of the work just supported the cause. They were “tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of that Habitat gave us to do and still had doing photos all over the bowling lanes donations to local charities in need,” 45 minutes to spare,” Storm said. “It’s with people — they were just sharing including Habitat for Humanity, the times like that when you look at the the love, telling stories of their dogs Nevada Society for the Prevention team you have and you’re really proud. and cats and pets. So they’re a great, of Cruelty to Animals, Three Square It shows you what’s important to them.” great part of our organization now.” Food Bank, Goodwill, Communities Such mutually beneficial cause in Schools, Salvation Army, St. Jude’s marketing is nothing new. In fact, Ranch for Children, Shine FamCAUSE MARKETING a 2013 Forbes story suggested the ily Foundation and Make-A-Wish. Storm sees the Month of Giving “nice” practice had become essential But given the stated desire to inspire as part of a grander plan to energize for any business. similar action by other businesses, the Las Vegas’ king-size outpost of the “As a human, I know that I’m more campaign plays up participation just 33-year-old Hooters brand, which he apt to support people in business who as much as donation. admits can get lost in the local service support things that I care about,” said Storm said his initial idea emindustry’s density of beautiful womMichelle Wilmoth, an NSPCA board ployed just the iconic Hooters Girls, en. In emphasizing brand strengths member who represents other nonprofbut he got feedback that departments such as “zero pretense” and playfulit groups through marketing firm PR across the casino wanted in on it. The ness, Storm realized they could be apPlus, which counts Hooters among its result is a crew that includes cocktail plied to raising awareness in ways that clients. Wilmoth said she saw more of waitresses, housekeepers, security wouldn’t just benefit the property. a response from the media to coverage personnel and HR executives, each “It all goes back to the Sarah McLachrequests tied to good causes, and she besigning up for whatever service perlan commercial with the puppies and lieves consumer behavior can be shaped sonally resonates. the crying, and it just tears your heart by businesses taking positive action. The night before the Aug. 4 kickout,” Storm said. “When you think of It often takes the form of a one-off off at a Henderson construction site some of these charities, you think that event or smaller-scale promotion tied for Habitat for Humanity, Storm was it’s sad and it’s depressing. And someto the daily routine, so Hooters is makworried the 5 a.m. start and promise thing that we want to show, and part of ing a gutsy play for the community to of hard, dirty labor might mean maythe reason why we’re actually filming see it as more than the place with hot be half of the 10 Hooters Girls on the all of this is that it doesn’t need to be girls and good chicken wings. Storm schedule would show. that way. Look at yesterday.” has volunteers (including YouTube “To my surprise, 14 girls showed up at He was referring to Out of the Gutters, sensation ScottDW of “Stormtrooper 5 in the morning, ready to go, and they where the girls swept in and snuggled Twerk” fame) filming the month for worked — they worked their butts off. puppies, posed for selfies with bowlers a series of three-minute shorts that Not only did we finish the house that and caused merry scenes to support the
will post to social media, showcasing the crew sorting donations at Goodwill, packing lunches at Three Square, giving school supplies to Pack the Bus and Take 5 to Care, treating first responders to lunch, cheering up kids at St. Jude’s Ranch and more. “I am absolutely terrified of doing this, of pulling the (traditional) marketing. But it’s the right thing to do. And you know, what’s another billboard?” Storm said. “We’re feeding 3,000 kids. That’s amazing.” CORE CULTURE Perhaps just as vital as the community’s response is that of Hooters employees, such as 21-year-old Laura Clevenstine. She was among those who showed up for the Habitat build, and a few days later at the NSPCA event, she was still exhilarated. “We painted front doors, closet doors; we leveled ground. … It was a lot of fun, and actually, some of us girls are thinking about going back this week and helping out,” Clevenstine said, adding that she planned to spend some of her rare days off giving more hoots. Breathless from her spirited styling of the Macarena, she talked about the nonprofits and their specific missions, demonstrating that this was not just a paycheck for her. She’d even been calling her friends out on social media to get off the couch and into the fray. “This definitely has gotten my attention. ... It’s a little overwhelming, because we go through our lives worrying about ourselves and our wants and our needs, and we don’t realize that we have so much time and energy we could put toward helping other people,” she said. “I’m in love with the fact that we’re doing this right now.” That kind of love can deepen an employee’s loyalty and respect for her company and affect job performance and retention. According to another Forbes story from 2014, referencing the report “Snapshot: Trends and Strategies to Engage Employees in Greater Giving,” cause-related initiatives were “an increasingly important tool for employee engagement, one that workers (especially millennials) have come to not only expect, but expect to be administered with creativity and advanced technology.” How about some slick Snapchats of Hooters Girls saving the world. For a sampling of other giving initiatives, visit vegasinc.com.
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Calendar of events MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Business Counseling Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada Women’s Business Center, 550 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite E, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-734-3555 The Nevada Women’s Business Center offers free counseling to assist in developing skills as a business owner and to enhance business operations.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Lambda Business Association luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Cost: $20 Location: Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit lambdalv.com In addition to networking and brief business presentations, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., will be the featured speaker.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Business by the Book: Build Your Customer Base Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Lied Library, Eureka & Amargosa Rooms, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-895-2277 Learn how to use research tools to identify your customers while finding information that can be applied to business promotion. Snow White and the Seven Disclosures Time: 1-4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Elite Realty Training Center, 8625 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-498-2626 Instructor Neil Schwartz will teach attendees about the disclosure procedure and how real estate licensees can help and guide their buyers and sellers through it. Cannabis Jobs Nevada medical marijuana information session Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Trim Ready, 827 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite A, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-658-9333
Trim Ready is a professional service in the cannabis industry that connects job seekers with employers. This open house is for anyone in the industry desiring a career change or job training courses, or for those looking to begin working in the industry.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 SAVVY Fireside Chat Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Caesars Palace, Florentine I & II Ballrooms, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Text 919-762-6538 Join SAVVY, Caesar Entertainment’s women’s business resource group, for an interview with President and CEO Mark Frissora. He will provide feedback on promoting women and diversity within Caesars Entertainment Group and reveal his strategy on how to strengthen these areas. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce business power luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $50 for Metro Chamber members; $65 for nonmembers and walk-ins (per availability); register by Aug. 15 Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3851 U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., will discuss important federal issues that affect Southern Nevada’s business community, as well as economic development topics pertaining to Nevada. Entrepreneur Night: Winning the Game of Business Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Revealed after registration Information: Call Christine at 215-778-8140 Network with other entrepreneurs and hear tips from a guest speaker on how to make your business succeed. Marketing with WOW Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Finance of America Mortgage, 8363 W. Sunset Road, Suite 350, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-534-6139 This class is for licensed real estate agents. It will provide attendees with inspiration and tools to better market their real estate businesses.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Vegas Young Professionals White Hot Fusion mixer Time: 8-10 p.m. Cost: $10 for VYP members; $15 for nonmembers Location: Lavo at the Venetian, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvchamber.com This annual networking party brings local business professionals together. Government-business panel discussion and mixer opportunity Time: 7:30 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Banquet Facility, 8200 W. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-486-3514 The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development presents this networking event on “Empowering Nevada Business Success.” It is designed for businesses that are entered into, or are preparing to enter into, contracts with government agencies or prime contractors. Latin Chamber of Commerce luncheon Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $45 for Latin Chamber members; $50 for nonmembers Location: South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-385-7367 Network with members of the Latin Chamber of Commerce and influential community leaders and business professionals. Networking will precede the luncheon, which will begin at noon.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Freedomtraining event Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $25 in advance; $35 at the door Location: College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Attendees will receive motivation and education from professional speakers and entrepreneurs. Topics to be discussed include developing leadership, success through the examples of others and more.
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 Silver State Automotive 3 Pheasant Ridge Circle Henderson, NV 89012 Attorney: H. Stan Johnson at sjohnson@cohenjohnson.com
Bid Opportunities AUGUST 15 3 a.m. Annual requirements contract for document scanning and imaging at Clark County Detention Center Clark County, 604170 Susan Tighi at slt@clarkcountynv. gov 3 p.m. LED lighting qualified product list Clark County, 604067 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
AUGUST 18 2:15 p.m. Harmon Avenue/Valley View Boulevard/UPRR grade separation 84-inch waterline relocation Clark County, 604184 Ashley Blanco at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
AUGUST 19 2:15 p.m. Cabana and McLeod medians landscapes Clark County, 604168 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions SALES $19,000,000 for 60,757 square feet, retail 6885 and 6905 Aliante Parkway, and 2760 W. Deer Springs Road, North Las Vegas 89084 Landlord: Aliante Marketplace LLC Landlord agent: David Grant and Grant Traub Tenant: Aliante Plaza LLC Tenant agent: Al Twainy, CCIM and Amelia Hyden of Colliers International $2,480,306 for 9.49 acres, land Adjacent to Interstate 15 near Craig and Pecos roads, North Las Vegas 89030 Landlord: The Realty Associates Fund XI Landlord agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR, Susan Borst, CCIM, SIOR, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International Tenant: 2567 E. Washburn Road LLC Tenant agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR,
Susan Borst, CCIM, SIOR, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International
BUSINESS LICENSES Madmax Electric License type: Contractor Address: 1409 Brocado Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Maxim Avramov Majid Fakharzadeh License type: Real estate Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Majid Fakharzadeh Make It Happen Art License type: General retail sales Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite I-111, Las Vegas Owner: Annette Hotchkins Maria Bravo License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Maria Bravo Marquez House Cleaning Service License type: Trucking Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Juan Marquez Masita Sushi License type: Food services or cafe Address: 10250 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Fang Lianhua Massage Envy License type: Massage Address: 711 Marks St., Suite A, Henderson Owner: GME Spa
Address: 775 Ron Ave., Las Vegas Owner: MJ Fire and Life Safety
Vegas Owner: Wrep II Gateway
MMI Corp License type: Building, plant nursery and hardware supplies Address: 2310 Western Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Richard Branscombe
Office Automation License type: Consulting Address: 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Tibbs Enterprise
Moneygram Payment Systems License type: Wire service Address: 1950 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Steven Piano and W. Alex Holmes Morning Glory Alzheimer’s Home License type: Group care facility Address: 1821 Navarre Lane, Henderson Owner: Morning Glory Alzheimer’s Home Mortgage Masters License type: Type 9 Address: 871 Coronado Center Drive, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Mortgage Masters Nancy Ann Call License type: Real estate Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Nancy Call Natural Grocers License type: Organic food and vitamins Address: 1660 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Nevada Investments Center License type: Business support Address: 4375 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Luis A Garcia Cervantes
MCA Civic Center License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3888 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Delivery Solutions of America
Nicole Cauchois License type: Social work, behavioral therapy business Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 300, Henderson Owner: Nicole Cauchois
Mend a City Movement License type: Professional promoter Address: 3606 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 144, Las Vegas Owner: V Street
Nicole Stockfish License type: Real estate Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Nicole Stockfish
Mendoza, Jennifer License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 699 Calamus Palm Place, Henderson Owner: Jennifer Mendoza
Noe Avila License type: Real estate Address: 4033 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Noe Avila
Mercy Garcia License type: Real estate Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Mercy Garcia MJ Fire and Life Safety License type: Contractor
O My Rice License type: Food services or cafe Address: 5840 W. Craig Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Lius Kitchen Oasis Gateway Apartments License type: Apartment house Address: 6501 Vegas Drive, Las
On the Go Transportation License type: Motor transportation Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jose M. Magana-Lopez One Heart Janitorial Service License type: Janitorial service Address: 3648 Remington Grove Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Tiesha Lomax Palace Station Hotel & Casino License type: Restaurant Address: 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: NP Palace Paul’s Small Jobs License type: Property maintenance Address: 35 Arkansas Ave., Henderson Owner: Paul’s Small Jobs Personal Care Advocates License type: Management or consulting service Address: 7380 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Personal Care Advocates Pesek, Thomas J. License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 1055 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 1024, Henderson Owner: Thomas J. Pesek Pilars Cosmetic License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B29, Las Vegas Owner: Maria V. Sandoval Pines License type: Apartment house Address: 1101 E. Clark Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Vegas Dogs Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations License type: Professional services Address: 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Owner: Jack Zahran Platinum Real Estate Professionals License type: Real estate firm Address: 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Platinum Worldwide Holdings Precision Demolition Nevada License type: Contractor Address: 1818 N. Orangethorpe Park, Las Vegas Owner: Danny Ryan Precision Contracting
Primetime Mobile Wash License type: Automobile detailing Address: 10134 Aspen Rose St., Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Varon Sumler and Kathy Sumler Prisma Printing License type: Administrative office space Address: 5000 W. Oakey Blvd., Suite D20, Las Vegas Owner: M&M Signs and Graphics Pro Tech Wireless License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 5100, Las Vegas Owner: Luis Cordero and Ana Jimenez R-Scapes License type: Contractor Address: 4292 Kinobe Ave., Las Vegas Owner: R-Scapes Rachel Elizabeth Photography License type: Photography Address: 540 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 504, Henderson Owner: Rachel E. Mostofizadeh Real Steemer License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 4660 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Real Steemer Clean Time Reiki Lights License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Laurie Coleman Reliable Security Sound and Data License type: Burglar alarm service Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 500, Las Vegas Owner: Reliable Business Concerns Restore Care Center License type: Professional services Address: 3216 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite C, Las Vegas Owner: Restore Care Center Results Realty License type: Real estate firm Address: 800 S. Seventh St., Las Vegas Owner: TK Industries Rivas Mexican Grill License type: Restaurant Address: 1654 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Owner: Manuel Ivan Rivas Rommel Talledo License type: Express or delivery service Address: 7128 Tawny Mill St., Las Vegas Owner: Rommel Talledo Royal Gaming & Spirits License type: Tavern
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Records and Transactions Address: 2520 Arville St., Las Vegas Owner: Royal Gaming & Spirits Runners on a Dime License type: Express or delivery service Address: 3059 Regal Cove St., Las Vegas Owner: Runners on a Dime Sage Home Inspections License type: Real estate Address: 8324 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 1019, Henderson Owner: Webb, Timothy
Shifty’s Crows Nest License type: Automated teller operator Address: 3805 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Scotch 80S
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Signwave Digital License type: General retail sales Address: 340 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 3B, Las Vegas Owner: Signwave Digital
$229,563, residential-production 1552 Point Vista Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada
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Sahara Rancho Office Center License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: T. Neil Carmena, MD, and Leon Steinberg
$2,300,000, tenant improvement 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Whiting Turner Contracting
Sand Dollar Mobile Notary License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 5965 Blackberry Field Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Spectrum Enterprises
$650,000, commercial 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, Las Vegas Bentar Development
Sandra Schoettlin License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sandra Schoettlin Sarai Lucerito Sanchez License type: Real estate Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Sarai Sanchez Sartini Gaming License type: Gaming Address: 651 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson Owner: Sartini Gaming Searchlight Designs License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Dilsah Tercanli Sela License type: Instruction services Address: 740 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Reid Enterprises Serenity Counseling and Support Services License type: Professional services Address: 6879 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Bergdale & Hall Service Masters License type: Plumber Address: 4588 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 12, Las Vegas Owner: Morton Winer Sheelsy’s Wholesale License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Francisco Valadez
$999,956, commercial-remodel 7720 Eastgate Road, Henderson Eastgate Development
$490,000, OTC 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1690, Las Vegas Commercial Consulting Services $477,335, OTC 301 E. Clark Ave., Las Vegas Commercial Roofers $475,000, tenant improvement 2250 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 205, Las Vegas Lewis K Construction and Development $356,377, residential-custom 521 Dragon Gate Court, Henderson Stephen Leone $350,000, commercial 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, Las Vegas Bentar Development $333,000, commercial 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, Las Vegas Bentar Development $305,265, tenant improvement 301 E. Clark Ave., Las Vegas Commercial Roofers $292,936, single-family production 6832 Velvet Snow St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes $270,000, residential-repair 231 Pioneers Peak Ave., Henderson David and Lisa Killebrew
$250,000, tenant improvement 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Trinity Haven Development
$222,289, single-family production 12033 Vento Forte Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV $214,869, residential-production 701 Sea Star St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $209,164, single-family production 8415 Skye Walk Court, Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $208,432, single-family production 10081 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $200,008, residential-production 2803 Candelaria Drive, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $200,008, residential-production 2802 Belmont Drive, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $197,205, commercial-alteration 2118 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas R&K Concrete Cutting $195,905, residential-production 2794 Belmont Drive, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $195,659, single-family production 8420 Skye Walk Court, Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $192,412, residential-production 1145 Sparta Crest St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $192,301, residential-production 987 Fairway Hill St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $190,000, commercial-new 3730 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Larson & Associates $189,306, residential-production 3062 Echoed Rondel Lane, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$253,240, residential-production 3152 Tronzano Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$189,101, single-family production 9712 Ponderosa Skye Court, Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$252,852, residential-production 2791 Candelaria Drive, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada
$183,096, residential-production 1549 Point Vista Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada
$250,000, tenant improvement 55 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1580, Las Vegas
$183,096, residential-production 989 Fairway Hill St., Henderson Greystone Nevada
$180,562, single-family production 9998 Shadow Landing Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
3 Via Clemente, Henderson Ryland Homes
$179,769, residential-production 252 Punto Di Vista, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$156,488, single-family production x2 8410 and 8435 Skye Walk Court, Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$178,580, single-family production 9717 Ponderosa Skye Court, Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$156,036, OTC 8225 Dream Star Court, Las Vegas Sin City Plumbing and Maintenance
$173,702, single-family production 67 Basque Coast St., Las Vegas Toll South LV
$153,031, single-family production 9997 Celestial Cliffs Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
$173,281, single-family production 10529 Sparks Summit Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes
$150,000, commercial-remodel 2200 Paseo Verde Parkway 100, Henderson KB SSOR II 2200 Paseo Verde
$169,732, residential-production 819 Via De Santa Maria, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$150,000, tenant improvement 888 W. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas Whiting Turner Contracting
$168,721, single-family production x2 366 and 371 Pollino Peaks St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes
$146,944, single-family production 12278 Terrace Verde Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada
$168,721, single-family production 12248 Valentia Hills Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $168,568, residential-model 5 Via Clemente, Henderson Ryland Homes $168,303, single-family production 9806 Yellow Shadow Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes $163,910, residential-production 693 Sea Star St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $161,914, residential-production 166 Sand Lake St., Henderson KB Home Nevada $160,969, single-family production 6526 Havasupai Falls St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes $160,266, single-family production 270 Besame Court, Las Vegas Toll South LV $160,000, single-family dwellling 9455 W. Centennial Parkway, Las Vegas Gareve Family Trust $159,000, tenant improvement 2451 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Beacon Southwest $158,034, single-family production 10524 Sparks Summit Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes $156,924, residential-model
$145,837, single-family production 10467 Mount Mitchell Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $145,390, residential-production 721 Silver Pearl St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $142,150, single-family production 9666 Shadow Cliff Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $141,734, single-family production 6521 Dunns River St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes $141,508, residential-model 7 Via Clemente, Henderson Ryland Homes $140,924, single-family production 131 Colantonio Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,924, single-family production 36 Silvati St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,924, single-family production 42 Brigola St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,843, residential-production 988 Fairway Hill St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $140,000, disaster 6236 Fargo Ave., Las Vegas Advantage Builders of Nevada
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP 6385 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 600 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-893-3383 • lewisbrisbois.com
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General liability, professional liability, health care litigation
Darrell Dennis
Snell & Wilmer 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1100 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-784-5200 • swlaw.com
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403
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Commercial litigation, real estate and construction, corporate and securities
Alex Fugazzi and Mandy Shavinsky
3a
Fennemore Craig, P.C. 300 S. Fourth St., Suite 1400 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-692-8000 • fennemorecraig.com
41
187
30
Litigation, real estate, government relations
John Mowbray
3b
Hutchison & Steffen 10080 West Alta Drive, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-385-2500 • hutchlegal.com
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N/A
16
Business litigation, business and real estate transactions, personal injury
John Steffen
5
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada 725 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-386-1070 • lacsn.org
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Consumer, children’s law, family law
Barbara Buckley, Esq.
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Greenberg Traurig 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400 North Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-792-3773 • gtlaw.com
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1,900
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Litigation, real estate and hospitality, corporate and securities
Michael Bonner and Jim Mace
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Kolesar & Leatham 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 400 Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-362-7800 • klnevada.com
35
N/A
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Business law, administrative law and liquor law, commercial and complex litigation
Robert Kolesar and Nile Leatham
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Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders 7401 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-384-7000 • alversontaylor.com
35
N/A
9
Civil litigation, finance and real estate, estate planning and probate
J. Bruce Alverson
Marquis Aurbach Coffing 10001 Park Run Drive Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-382-0711 • maclaw.com
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Litigation, real property, corporation and business
Terry A. Coffing, Esq.
10
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck 100 N. City Parkway, Suite 1600 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-382-2101 • bhfs.com
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230
20
Corporate, gaming and intellectual property, litigation, real estate
Ellen Schulhofer
11
Holland & Hart 9555 Hillwood Drive, 2nd Floor Las Vegas, NV 89134 303-669-6400 • hollandhart.com
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500
15
Litigation, real estate, commercial
Patrick J. Reilly
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