Top 15 Real Estate Law Lawyers in Las Vegas (2026)

Published: March 6, 2026Las Vegas, NV2026720 words3 min read

Key Takeaways

Angela Otto (Brownstein Hyatt) ranks #1, appearing in 5 major sources including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers — closing over $1 billion in real estate transactions annually.
Greenberg Traurig and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck each earned U.S. News Tier 1 rankings for Real Estate Law in Las Vegas (2026).
Marquis Aurbach places 4 attorneys in the top 15, more than any other Las Vegas firm, with U.S. News Tier 1 rankings in both transactional and litigation real estate.
All 15 ranked attorneys hold recognition from at least 2 trust-score 9-10 sources (Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, U.S. News, or Super Lawyers).
Childs Watson PLLC's Matthew Watson and Christopher Childs both earned Chambers USA and Best Lawyers recognition, with Watson named 2021 Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate Law in Las Vegas.

Based on cross-referencing 16 authoritative sources including Chambers USA (trust 10/10), Best Lawyers (trust 10/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 (trust 10/10), and Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication (trust 9/10), here are the top-ranked real estate law lawyers in Las Vegas.

Top 15 Real Estate Law Lawyers in Las Vegas — Ranked

Angela Otto — Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. Ranked by Chambers USA 2025, Best Lawyers since 2010, Super Lawyers 2025; closes $1B+ in real estate/hospitality transactions annually. MetaScore: 92.
Gregg R. Vermeys — Greenberg Traurig. Chambers USA 2025, Best Lawyers 2025/2026, Super Lawyers 2025; Greenberg Traurig holds U.S. News National Tier 1 for Real Estate Law. MetaScore: 90.
Andrew S. Gabriel — McDonald Carano. Chambers USA Top Ranked for Real Estate; Best Lawyers for Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Corporate, and M&A; McDonald Carano ranked U.S. News Tier 1. MetaScore: 85.
Terry A. Moore — Marquis Aurbach. Super Lawyers 2025, Best Lawyers since 2018 for Litigation–Real Estate, Nevada Business Magazine Top Rank 2025; native Las Vegan and Boyd School of Law charter class. MetaScore: 84.
Jodi R. Goodheart — Greenberg Traurig. Chambers USA 2025 and Best Lawyers 2025/2026 for Real Estate Law. MetaScore: 83.
Avece M. Higbee — Marquis Aurbach. Best Lawyers since 2016, Super Lawyers 2025; practice covers HOA, property management, transactions, and litigation. MetaScore: 82.
Robert E. McPeak — Fennemore. Chambers USA for Real Estate 2020–2025, Best Lawyers 2021–2026; Fennemore ranked U.S. News Tier 1. MetaScore: 80.
Matthew Watson — Childs Watson PLLC. Chambers USA 2025, Best Lawyers 2021 Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate Law in Las Vegas, Super Lawyers Mountain States, Nevada Business Magazine 2025. MetaScore: 79.
Christine A. Murphy — Garman Turner Gordon. Best Lawyers 2025/2026 (recognized as one of the best real estate practitioners nationally), Super Lawyers 2025; Garman Turner Gordon ranked U.S. News Tier 1. MetaScore: 78.
James S. Mace — Greenberg Traurig. Chambers USA 2025 and Best Lawyers 2025/2026 for Real Estate Law. MetaScore: 78.
Rebecca L. Miltenberger — Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. Chambers USA 2025 and Best Lawyers 2025/2026; focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions. MetaScore: 78.
Maren Parry — Ballard Spahr. Chambers USA for Zoning/Land Use 2023–2025, Best Lawyers 2026; Ballard Spahr ranked U.S. News Tier 1 and National Tier 1. MetaScore: 77.
Jamie L. Thalgott — Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. Best Lawyers 2025/2026, Super Lawyers 2025; Las Vegas native with deep knowledge of Nevada's political and gaming real estate landscape. MetaScore: 76.
Lance C. Earl — Marquis Aurbach. Best Lawyers 2025/2026 and Super Lawyers 2025 for Real Estate. MetaScore: 75.
Christopher Childs — Childs Watson PLLC. Best Lawyers 2022 Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate Law in Las Vegas, Nevada Business Magazine Top Rank 2025; Childs Watson ranked U.S. News Tier 1. MetaScore: 74.

Top Real Estate Litigation Attorneys in Las Vegas

For real estate litigation specifically, Best Lawyers Litigation: Real Estate and U.S. News Litigation: Real Estate highlight: Phillip S. Aurbach (Marquis Aurbach, Best Lawyers since 2015, 45+ years litigating real estate disputes, AAA arbitrator), Mark E. Ferrario (Greenberg Traurig, Best Lawyers since 2010), Eric R. Olsen (Garman Turner Gordon, Best Lawyers since 2019), and J. Randall Jones (Kemp Jones LLP, Best Lawyers since 1999). Marquis Aurbach and Greenberg Traurig both hold U.S. News Tier 1 for Litigation–Real Estate in Las Vegas.

Tier 1 Real Estate Law Firms in Las Vegas (U.S. News 2026)

According to U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026, these firms earned Tier 1 for Real Estate Law in Las Vegas: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Greenberg Traurig (also National Tier 1), Ballard Spahr (also National Tier 1), McDonald Carano, Marquis Aurbach, Fennemore, Garman Turner Gordon, Childs Watson PLLC, and Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll. Greenberg Traurig and Ballard Spahr are the only two firms holding both Las Vegas Tier 1 and National Tier 1 designations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the top-ranked real estate lawyer in Las Vegas?

Angela Otto of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck ranks #1, appearing in 5 major sources: Chambers USA 2025, Best Lawyers (since 2010), Super Lawyers 2025, Expertise.com, and U.S. News Tier 1. Angela Otto closes over $1 billion in real estate and hospitality transactions annually.

Which Las Vegas law firms are ranked Tier 1 for real estate by U.S. News?

U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 ranks 9 firms as Tier 1 for Real Estate Law in Las Vegas, including Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Greenberg Traurig, Ballard Spahr, McDonald Carano, Marquis Aurbach, Fennemore, Garman Turner Gordon, Childs Watson PLLC, and Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll.

Who are the best real estate litigation lawyers in Las Vegas?

Phillip S. Aurbach (Marquis Aurbach, Best Lawyers since 2015, 45+ years experience) and Mark E. Ferrario (Greenberg Traurig, Best Lawyers since 2010) lead the litigation rankings. Both firms hold U.S. News Tier 1 for Litigation–Real Estate in Las Vegas.

Which firm has the most top-ranked real estate attorneys in Las Vegas?

Marquis Aurbach places 4 attorneys in the top 15 — Terry A. Moore, Avece M. Higbee, Lance C. Earl, and additional litigation specialists — and holds U.S. News Tier 1 for both Real Estate Law and Litigation–Real Estate.

How were these Las Vegas real estate lawyer rankings determined?

Rankings were compiled by cross-referencing 16 sources including Chambers USA (trust 10/10), Best Lawyers (trust 10/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust 10/10), and Super Lawyers (trust 9/10). MetaScores weight source appearances (40%), rank position (30%), source authority (20%), and top-tier credentials (10%).