BRANDON | SMERBER
LAW FIRM
702.380.0007
OUR LEGAL PRACTICE AREAS
Publications
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State v. Miller: Nevada’s Mistaken Application of the Jacobson Doctrine and Oversight of the Rodriguez Apparent Authority Doctrine, Idaho Law Review, Vol. 32, No. 1, 1995, Nevada Supreme Court.
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Nevada Power Company v. Horseshoe Club Operating Company, 115 Nev. 353 (1999) (Matter of first impression in Nevada successfully limiting overhead line statutes in face of Nevada Industrial Insurance Act’s exclusive remedy).
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Hansen, et al. v. Terrible Herbst, Inc., Nev. S.Ct. Case No. 45082 (2006) (Successfully upholding District Court decision to dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint on Summary Judgment based upon the lack of dram shop laws in the State of Nevada).
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Kane, et al. v. Hard Rock Hotel, Inc., Nev. S.Ct. Case No. 47759 (Matter before the Nevada Supreme Court to uphold a Motion for Summary Judgment based upon the lack of any duty on behalf of the landowner).
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Burrows v. Riley, 2018 Nev. App. Unpub. LEXIS 15, *1, 2018 WL 565431 (Appeal following jury trial wherein Plaintiff alleged juror misconduct).
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Maxim v. FP Holdings, LP, No. 2:13-cv-00415-GMN-GWF, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 439 (D. Nev. Jan. 2, 2014) (Case involving spoilation of surveillance video).
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Contreras v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. Co., 135 F. Supp. 3d 1208 (D. Nev. 2015) (Case involving third party liability for spoilation of evidence, as well as contractual indemnity for negligence).
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Pitti v. Albertsons, Inc., No. 2:11-cv-00280-MMD-CWH, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73638 (D. Nev. May 29, 2012) (Grant of Summary Judgement regarding false imprisonment, defamation, assault and battery).
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Brown v. Albertsons, LLC, No. 2:16-cv-01991-JAD-PAL, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 72118 (D. Nev. May 10, 2017) (Denial of Motion to Strike Answer and Comparative Fault Defenses based on spoliation of evidence).
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Carrillo v. B&J Andrews Enters., LLC, No. 2:11-cv-01450-RCJ-CWH, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13358 (D. Nev. Jan. 31, 2013) (Grant of Motion to Strike Liability Expert for failure to properly disclose in accordance with FRCP 26).
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Mastrion v. Blue Martini Las Vegas, Ltd. Liab. Co., No. 2:10-cv-00662-HDM-RJJ, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51754 (D. Nev. May 13, 2011) (Grant of Motion to Dismiss based upon lack of subject matter jurisdiction).
MEET THE ATTORNEYS
Lew Brandon, Jr.
Partner
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lew has seen the area grow exponentially. This experience lends itself to the challenges businesses face in our growing city and state.
Education
Lew is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Finance and a Minor in Economics, 1992. He then attended the University of Idaho School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1996 and served as fall edition editor on the Idaho Law Review.
Member/Credentials
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President, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, 1992
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Idaho Law Review, Fall Edition Editor, 1996
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Hastings College of Law Trial Advocacy, 1999
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City of Las Vegas Traffic and Parking Commission, 2000-04
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Hispanics in Politics, 2000-07
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Appointed to the City of Las Vegas Architectural Review Committee, 2001-04
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Elected Vice Chair of Las Vegas Architectural Review Committee, 2002-03
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Appointed to Fee Impact Review Committee for the City of Las Vegas, 2002-04
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Appointed to State Bar of Nevada Fee Dispute Arbitration Committee, 2002-05
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Elected Chairman Las Vegas Architectural Review Committee 2003-04
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Barrister, American Inn of Courts, 2003-08
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Anthem Country Club- Vice President Board of Directors, 2013-16
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Master, American Inn of Courts 2016-present
Licenses
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Nevada State Bar – 1996
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U.S. District Court of Nevada – 1996
Justin Smerber
Partner
Justin originally resides from California. He has seen the tremendous shift in business from our neighboring state. This, complemented by his college and law school education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, gives him an up- close understanding of our city with both local and transplant businesses.
Graduate
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University of Nevada Las Vegas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics – 2004
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University of Nevada Las Vegas - Boyd School of Law – Juris Doctor – 2007
Licenses
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Nevada State Bar – 2007
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U.S. District Court of Nevada – 2007
Professional Presentations
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Hospitality Law, TISOH: The International School of Hospitality - 2014
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NRCP 30(b)(6) Depositions, RIMS Nevada Chapter, The Risk Management Society – 2015
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Business Formations, UNLV School of Dentistry – 2016
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Punitive Damages, When are you exposed as a Corporate Defendant? RIMS Nevada Chapter, The Risk Management Society – 2016
Member
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Nevada Trial Lawyers Association – 2006
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American Bar Association – 2007
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Clark County Bar Association – 2007
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Las Vegas Defense Lawyers
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State Bar of Nevada Insurance and Health Law Section
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Claims & Litigation Management Alliance - sNevada Chapter
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Fellow with The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Awards
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American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40 - 2016
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National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Top 10 Under 40 – 2016
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2019 Lawyers of Distinction – Distinguished Member Civil Litigation
Adam Davis
Associate
Adam Davis is a graduate of Drake University School of Law. He clerked in the Iowa District Court for Polk County and was a legal clinic student attorney while attending law school. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Urban Studies-Malone College in 1997. Adam has vast experience in administrative law, commercial law, workers compensation, employer defense, complex litigation,
civil litigation and insurance defense.
Jeffrey Orr
Associate
Jeff was raised in the Los Angeles area. He graduated from UCSB in 1998 and Pepperdine Law School in 2001. Since then, he has litigated a wide variety of personal injury cases in Nevada state and federal courts and has tried multiple cases to verdict. Jeff represents many businesses in all facets of litigation in binding arbitration and mediation. He has tried multiple cases which resulted in defense verdicts. He has been licensed to practice before all state and federal courts in Nevada since 2001. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons.
Susan Lee
Associate
Susan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has been living in Las Vegas since 2003, where she worked as a table games dealer for various casinos thoughout the city. In 2015, Susan earned a bachelors degree in criminal justice. She earned her Juris Doctorate from UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law. In her time off, Susan enjoys spending time with her two young children, watching sports and attending hockey games in Las Vegas. She is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Vegas Golden Knights fan.
Justin Pasquale
Justin competed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree and graduating summa cum laude. He subsequently earned his law degree at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, finishing in the top third of his class. After law school, Justin served as a judicial law clerk at the Nevada Court of Appeals, where he had the opportunity to further hone and develop his writing skills and research and examine a wide array of legal issues. Justin is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts of Nevada, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. When he is not working, Justin enjoys traveling with his wife.
David Spurlock
David is a graduate of California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. He earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business. He served as president of the Associated Men's Students while attending. He then attended California Western University, School of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate. David served as managing editor of the International Law Journal. Thereafter he attended New York University graduate program.
Member/Activities:
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California Western University International Law Journal, Managing Editor
Published:
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Inheritance statutes: A Need for Uniformity
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Board of Regents, California Lutheran University
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Alumni Board California Lutheran University
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5th Quarter Football Club Governing Board
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Alumni Award: Service to Alma Mater
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California Lutheran University Athletic Hall of Fame
Licenses:
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Nevada State Bar
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U.S. District Court of Nevada 9th Circuit District Court
Ryan Venci
Senior Associate
Ryan was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota where he majored in Journalism and Mass Communication with minors in History and Political Science. He then attended law school at the University of San Francisco where he graduated cum laude. He then moved to Las Vegas to begin his legal career and has been licensed to practice since 2000. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on the Packers and Golden Knights.
NEGLIGENCE AND PREMISES LIABILITY LAW
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Civil Litigation
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Complex Litigation
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Insurance Defense
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Premises Liability Defense
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Insurance Coverage Law
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Class Action and Tort Defense
CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL
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Civil Litigation
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Business and Commercial Litigation
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Complex Litigation
CRIMINAL LAW
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Defense of individuals and businesses in State, Federal and all Clark County Municipalities
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Major Felonies
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Gross Misdemeanors
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Misdemeanors
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DUI Defense
About the Firm
With over 100 years of combined experience, the attorneys at our firm are skilled litigators, tireless advocates, and expert negotiators. We provide a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses throughout the state of Nevada.
Our firm is dedicated to aggressively and ardently representing the interests and causes of our clients. Our success is based on our legal experience, skills, and long-standing relationships developed in the state of Nevada, and particularly Las Vegas.
Our firm has represented thousands of clients over the years in legal areas which include complex litigation, general commercial liability litigation, complex claims litigation, commercial and business litigation, insurance defense, premises liability defense, business and criminal law.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are would like to join our team please send your resume to us at inquiries@bsnv.law
Contact Us
139 E Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, Clark County 89119
USA
702.380.0007
fax 702.380.2964
