Best Real Estate Litigation Lawyers in Las Vegas (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Marquis Aurbach places 6 attorneys on the Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate list — more than any other Las Vegas firm.
- 7 firms earned U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 for Litigation: Real Estate in Las Vegas (2026).
- Phillip S. Aurbach has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Litigation: Real Estate since 2015, the longest tenure among listed attorneys.
- Several top litigators — including Avece M. Higbee and Terry A. Moore — also appear on transactional real estate lists from Chambers USA and Super Lawyers, signaling dual expertise.
Based on cross-referencing 16 authoritative sources including Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate (a U.S. News & World Report publication, trust 10/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 — Litigation: Real Estate (trust 10/10), and Chambers USA 2025 (trust 10/10), here are the top-ranked real estate litigation lawyers in Las Vegas.
Top 12 Real Estate Litigation Lawyers in Las Vegas — Ranked
- Terry A. Moore — Marquis Aurbach; recognized by Best Lawyers for Litigation: Real Estate since 2018; Super Lawyers selectee; Nevada Business Magazine Top Rank 2025 for Landlord/Tenant and Litigation; Marquis Aurbach ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News 2026
- Avece M. Higbee — Marquis Aurbach; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2016; also recognized by Best Lawyers for Real Estate Law; practice covers HOA disputes, property management litigation, and transactions
- Phillip S. Aurbach — Marquis Aurbach; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2015 (longest tenure on list); over 45 years litigating contract and real estate disputes; also an AAA arbitrator/mediator
- Mark E. Ferrario — Greenberg Traurig; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2010; complex civil trial lawyer; Greenberg Traurig ranked Tier 1 nationally and in Las Vegas by U.S. News 2026
- Eric R. Olsen — Garman Turner Gordon; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2019; founding litigation partner; Garman Turner Gordon ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News 2026
- J. Randall Jones — Kemp Jones LLP; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 1999 (earliest recognition date); Kemp Jones ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News 2026
- James J. Pisanelli — Pisanelli Bice PLLC; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2007; Pisanelli Bice ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News 2026
- Alexander Calaway — Marquis Aurbach; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2022; Marquis Aurbach ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News 2026
- Nick D. Crosby — Marquis Aurbach; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2021; Marquis Aurbach ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News 2026
- Collin Jayne — Marquis Aurbach; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2022; Nevada Business Magazine Top Rank 2025 for Commercial Litigation and Real Estate
- Christian T. Balducci — Marquis Aurbach; Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate since 2024; focus on complex commercial litigation and healthcare defense
- Michael R. Kalish — Reisman Sorokac; Super Lawyers selectee for Real Estate; Reisman Sorokac ranked Tier 3 by U.S. News 2026 for Litigation: Real Estate
Tier 1 Real Estate Litigation Firms — U.S. News 2026
Seven firms earned the prestigious U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 designation for Litigation: Real Estate in Las Vegas (2026):
- Marquis Aurbach — 6 attorneys on Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate list
- Greenberg Traurig — also Tier 1 nationally for Real Estate Law; Mark E. Ferrario leads litigation
- Garman Turner Gordon — Eric R. Olsen founding litigation partner
- Kemp Jones LLP — J. Randall Jones recognized since 1999
- Pisanelli Bice PLLC — James J. Pisanelli recognized since 2007
- Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck — also Tier 1 for transactional Real Estate Law
- Fennemore PC — Robert E. McPeak recognized by both Chambers USA and Best Lawyers
Attorneys Recognized for Both Litigation and Transactional Real Estate
These attorneys appear on both Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate and transactional real estate rankings from Chambers USA or Best Lawyers Real Estate Law, signaling dual capability:
- Avece M. Higbee — Best Lawyers in both Litigation: Real Estate and Real Estate Law; Super Lawyers selectee (Marquis Aurbach)
- Terry A. Moore — Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate + Super Lawyers Real Estate selectee (Marquis Aurbach)
- Mark E. Ferrario — Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate at Greenberg Traurig, which holds Tier 1 for both transactional and litigation real estate
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Las Vegas firm has the most Best Lawyers-recognized real estate litigators?
Marquis Aurbach has 6 attorneys on the Best Lawyers 2025/2026 Litigation: Real Estate list — Phillip S. Aurbach, Avece M. Higbee, Terry A. Moore, Alexander Calaway, Nick D. Crosby, and Collin Jayne. Marquis Aurbach is also ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026.
Who is the longest-recognized real estate litigation lawyer in Las Vegas?
J. Randall Jones of Kemp Jones LLP has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Litigation: Real Estate since 1999. Phillip S. Aurbach of Marquis Aurbach has been listed since 2015 and has over 45 years of litigation experience.
How many Las Vegas firms earned U.S. News Tier 1 for real estate litigation in 2026?
Seven firms earned U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 for Litigation: Real Estate in Las Vegas (2026): Marquis Aurbach, Greenberg Traurig, Garman Turner Gordon, Kemp Jones LLP, Pisanelli Bice PLLC, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, and Fennemore PC.
Which Las Vegas attorneys handle both real estate litigation and transactional work?
Avece M. Higbee and Terry A. Moore of Marquis Aurbach appear on both the Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate and transactional real estate rankings. Mark E. Ferrario of Greenberg Traurig is recognized for litigation while Greenberg Traurig holds Tier 1 for both practice areas.
What sources were used to rank Las Vegas real estate litigation lawyers?
Rankings cross-reference Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate (U.S. News & World Report, trust 10/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 tier rankings (trust 10/10), Chambers USA 2025 (trust 10/10), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), and Nevada Business Magazine Top Rank Attorneys 2025.