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Michael Edwards
Available Now
NV
β¨ About
About Michael Edwards
My practice concentrates on the defense and trial of complex litigation including professional liability, general liability, E&O, D&O, all construction trades, mold, toxic torts, environmental claims, product liability claims and all areas of tort litigation and employment issues. I have extensive experience in representing commercial and residential owners, design professionals, HOAs and contractors in claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, groundwater and soils contamination arising out of construction site accidents, mold, pollution, negligent release of hazardous chemicals or other substances and general premises liability matters. Clients include Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Real Estate Professionals, Financial Advisers, Attorneys, Accountants, Banks, Property Owners, Insurance Companies and others. Loss Prevention and litigated matters include residential construction and all types of commercial projects including hotel/casino, retail and public works projects. My products litigation experience includes the defense of matters relating to health care products, childrenβs products, asbestos, restaurant franchises, as well as manufacturers in the industrial and mechanical machinery and chemical fields.
TRIAL AND LITIGATION EXPERIENCE I have litigated matters in both Nevada and California involving issues with E&O, D&O, design/construction defects, toxic torts, environmental contamination, product liability, personal injury and general liability matters. Major Nevada Trials: Stuart v. Mattel- Catastrophic personal injury jury trial HKM II v. Swisher & Hall-Joint architectural/civil design jury trial Clark County v. AF Construction (Regional Justice Center)-3 month binding arbitration representing project architect City Center/Harmon Tower Litigation-Representing Structural Steel Inspector
βοΈ Practice Areas
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Personal Injury
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Real Estate Law
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Products Liability
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Legal Malpractice
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Health Care Law
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Environmental Law
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Construction Law
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Communications & Internet Law
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Elder Law
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Consumer Law
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Insurance Defense
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Agricultural Law
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Education Law
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Employment Law
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Business Law
Credentials & Experience
π Education
California Western School of Law
J.D. (1995)
University of California-Davis
B.A. (1992)
History/Political Science
π Bar Admissions
Arizona State Bar
Member
1998 - Current
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Nevada State Bar Β # 6281
Member
1997 - Current
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California State Bar Β # 178420
Member
Member
Member
πΌ Professional Experience
Partner
Wilson Elser 2009 - 2015
Partner
Lewis Brisbois 2003 - 2009
Senior Associate
Edwards White & Sooy 1995 - 2004