Thirteen Jones Vargas Lawyers Are Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine
The Mountain States edition of Super Lawyers magazine has included twelve (12) Jones Vargas shareholders and one (1) associate in the July 2008 publication.
Chubb Reappointed to Settlement Conference Program
Jones Vargas stockholder Janet Chubb was recently reappointed to the State of Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Conference Program. Chubb joins a panel of 13 other judges in the state for her three-year term and has been included as a mediation judge for the program since 1997.
CCBA Welcomes New Leaders
Jones Vargas’ Karl Nielson is welcomed into his Clark County Bar Association Presidency in the March issue of the organization’s monthly publication, “Communiqué.”
Jones Vargas Celebrates Long History in Silver State
Jones Vargas’ 80th anniversary is featured in the Law Quarterly edition of In Business Las Vegas. The half-page article includes commentary from firm stockholders Al Pagni, Mel Close, Joe Brown and the late Herb Jones.
Prominent Attorney Herbert Jones Dies at 93
One of Jones Vargas’ founding members, Herbert M. Jones, passed away recently at the age of 93. We acknowledge, with sadness, the passing of our leader, mentor and friend. Herb led by example, and he set a standard of practice and ethical behavior that still guides the firm today. He will be greatly missed.
The Sande Family – Creating the Best Little City
An article in the northern Nevada lifestyle publication, RLife, features the Sande family and their contribution to the community in which they’ve lived for more than 50 years.
Curt Ledford receives accolades for speaking at ECBA Convention
Attorney Curt Ledford served as a panelist for the annual Legal Seminar for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in Anaheim, Calif. recently.
Jones Vargas to Educate Nevada Business Professionals
Ann Morgan and Molly Malone Rezac will educate Nevada businesspeople on employment law as it relates to employee discharge and documentation. They will lead sessions on effective workplace investigations and termination script during a continuing education seminar, entitled “Employee Discharge and Documentation in Nevada,” at the Peppermill Hotel Casino on Thursday, March 26.
Reno Gazette Journal
Jones Vargas worked with CUB Country 94.5 FM in Reno to put together a shipment of CDs and DVDs for troops stationed overseas.
Jones Vargas Promotes Attorney Rezac to Stockholder
Jones Vargas law firm congratulates Molly Malone Rezac on her promotion to stockholder. Rezac handles all types of employment law litigation matters, including discrimination claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, in addition to retaliation claims, wrongful discharge claims, Family and Medical Leave Act claims, breach of contract claims and claims involving workplace torts.
Online: Forbes/MSNBC/LVRJ/RGJ
A story circulated by the New Jersey Associated Press, and picked up by Forbes, MSNBC, the Las Vegas Review Journal and the Reno Gazette Journal, highlights Jones Vargas attorney Brian Irvine’s work on an antitrust lawsuit filed against the Chinese government and its companies. The flood of Chinese imports has triggered a growing number of similar lawsuits, but individuals and companies often find it impossible to win damages or other legal redress, especially for lawsuits filed overseas.
Jones Vargas Makes Headlines in Online Magazine, Slate.com
Jones Vargas attorneys Bradley Schrager and Tracy DiFillippo were featured in the online magazine, Slate.com, during the hotly-contested Nevada Democratic Caucus. Slate.com ran the story on its front page as part of its "Hot Documents" section, and Mr. Schrager and Ms. DiFillippo's motion was featured.
Reno Gazette Journal
As Chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation John Sande III of Jones Vargas Reno, assists in securing the title sponsorship of The Legends Reno-Tahoe Open by the firm’s client, RED Development and The Legends at Sparks Marina.
Reno Gazette Journal
Jones Vargas Reno contributes to a number of northern Nevada non-profit organizations in 2007.
Communiqué
Karl Nielson, the newly-elected president of the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA), participates in the Zappos.com “Shoes That Fit” holiday charity drive as part of his work with the Community Service Committee of the CCBA.
ReD Report
Elizabeth Fielder of Jones Vargas is the incoming President-Elect of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) of northern Nevada.
Las Vegas Review Journal
Jim Wadhams, representing Jones Vargas client Golden Tavern Gaming, comments on issues arising from compliance with Nevada’s Clean Indoor Air Act and circumstances in which food may be served inside bars and other establishments where smoking is allowed.
Jones Vargas Associate Appointed to Northern Nevada Medical Center Bioethics Committee
Jones Vargas associate Darren Lemieux has been appointed to serve on the Bioethics Committee for Sparks-based Northern Nevada Medical Center. Lemieux was invited to serve on the committee as a legal advisor regarding issues and questions that may arise during Bioethics meetings.
Janet Chubb, Jones Vargas, Reappointed to Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Program
Janet Chubb, a stockholder in the Reno office of Jones Vargas, was reappointed recently to the State of Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Conference Program. Chubb joins a panel of 13 other judges in the state for her three-year term and has been included as a mediation judge for the program since 1997. The Settlement Program began in 1977 and was designed as an alternative dispute resolution system. Its goal is to help clients reach a mutually acceptable solution without going through the trial process.
Jones Vargas Announces Two New Members in Las Vegas Office
The Las Vegas office of Jones Vargas announces the addition of two new members to its transactional group, Richard Barrier, of counsel, and Bryan Lindsey, associate. The transactional group focuses on practices such as municipal finance, mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, probate and estate planning, and real estate development.
Jones Vargas Transactional Group Welcomes Matthew Sollitto
The Las Vegas office of Jones Vargas welcomes Matthew Sollitto to its business and real estate transactions practice group. The transactional group focuses in areas including municipal finance, mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, probate and estate planning, and real estate development.
Las Vegas Business Press
Jim Wadhams consults on the possible implications and impacts resulting from the merger of UnitedHealth and Sierra Health Services
In Business Las Vegas
Eleven Jones Vargas attorneys are featured in this roundup of the “Best Lawyers” in Las Vegas for 2008
Las Vegas Business Press
Richard Barrier and Bryan Lindsey join the Jones Vargas Transactional Group
Las Vegas Business Press
Jim Wadhams discusses the impacts of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air act on food delivery-focused businesses in the Las Vegas area
Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Jesse Wadhams of Jones Vargas Reno is among government relations presenters at the TerraLex Annual General Meeting, a consortium of top attorneys from around the world
Jones Vargas Government Relations Group demonstrates skills to International Conference of Attorneys
The Jones Vargas government relations group was selected recently by TerraLex, an international organization consisting of top law firms from around the world, to do a presentation on the field during the TerraLex Annual General Meeting in Mexico City, Mexico.
Jones Vargas announces two new members in Las Vegas office
The Las Vegas office of Jones Vargas announces the addition of two new members to its transactional group, Richard Barrier, of counsel, and Bryan Lindsey, associate. The transactional group focuses on practices such as municipal finance, mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, probate and estate planning, and real estate development.
Jones Vargas donates 365 pounds of food to Food Bank of Northern Nevada
As part of a challenge issued to local businesses by the Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network (RTYPN), the Reno office of Jones Vargas recently collected 365 pounds of food for the Northern Nevada Food Bank. Its winning collection beat the nearest competitor by more than 220 pounds, and all other amounts combined did not equal Jones Vargas’ contribution to the Food Bank.
Jones Vargas Associate recognized as top young professional in Reno-Tahoe
Jones Vargas associate John Sande IV was recently selected as one of the top 20 professionals in the Reno-Tahoe area – under the age of 40 - who are helping to enhance the quality of life in northern Nevada. Sande accepted his award, along with 19 other honorees, at a leadership summit presented by the Reno Gazette-Journal and the Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network Sept. 29.
New Associates join Jones Vargas Reno Litigation Practice Group
The Reno office of Jones Vargas announces the addition of two new associates to its litigation practice group, Kim Lou and Thoran Towler. The Jones Vargas litigation group focuses on a number of discrete areas involving commercial and business disputes. These include construction, eminent domain, corporate and partnership disputes, intellectual property, real estate, employment, professional malpractice defense, title insurance and escrow, healthcare, and gaming.
15 Jones Vargas lawyers named "Best" in Las Vegas, Reno
“The Best Lawyers in America,” considered the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, recently announced its “Best” lawyers for 2008, 15 of which are Jones Vargas attorneys in both the Reno and Las Vegas offices. Three of the 15 ranking Jones Vargas lawyers celebrate milestones with the 2008 publication: Michael E. Buckley is named in the 25th anniversary edition, having been listed as a “Best Lawyer” for 20 or more years; and Ann Morgan and Kirk B. Lenhard have both been included for 10 years each.
Michael Buckley named 20 times among "Best Lawyers in America"
Michael E. Buckley of Jones Vargas Las Vegas has again been named among the top real estate lawyers in the nation by his peers, making it official with an inclusion in the 25th anniversary edition of “The Best Lawyers in America.” Buckley is among a distinguished group of lawyers to be included in the publication for 20 years or more.
Jones Vargas Associate Katie Fellows selected for Leadership Las Vegas
Katie Fellows, an associate at the Las Vegas office of Jones Vargas, has been accepted into Leadership Las Vegas, an intensive, 10-month program devoted to strengthening and educating community leaders in southern Nevada. Leadership Las Vegas selects just 44 people each year, representing a diverse cross section of the community, to provide in-depth insights into a variety of issues that impact residents.
Northern Nevada Business Weekly
PEOPLE: Kim Lou, Thoran Towler Join Jones Vargas Reno
Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Six Jones Vargas Reno Attorneys Named to “The Best Lawyers in America”
Reno Gazette-Journal – Business Section
PEOPLE: Jones Vargas Announces Two New Associates in its Litigation Practice Group, Kim Lou and Thoran Towler
Las Vegas Business Press
On The Move: Jones Vargas Associate Katie Fellows Accepted to Leadership Las Vegas
Reno Gazette Journal – Business Section
PEOPLE: The Best Lawyers in America recently announced its “Best” lawyers for 2008, six of which are Jones Vargas attorneys in the Reno offices.
Reno Gazette Journal – Business Section
20 Under 40 Award Winners Announced, John Sande IV Named One of Top Young Businessman
Curt R. Ledford assists with Commercial Lofts' New Northern Las Vegas mixed-use project
In late March, North Las Vegas' first office/industrial/residential mixed-use project, Commercial Lofts' 44 unit live-work condominium development, successfully broke ground. Curt R. Ledford assisted the company navigate uncharted territory, not only by developing various custom condominium and sales documents, but, more importantly, educating the local governmental authorities and utilities about this type of use and successfully resolving local-government issues related to the commercial/office/retail nature of this project. For more information on this forward-thinking project, please visit www.commercialloft.com
