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Janice M. Michaels

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2017.
2881 Business Park Court, Suite 200 Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
(702) 251-4112
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jmichaels@wshblaw.com
Firm: Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
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Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (702) 251-4112

Janice Michaels manages the Las Vegas office. She has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of litigation and is an active member of the California, Nevada and New York bars. While based out of Las Vegas, Janice handles complex litigation for her clients across the West Coast and has advised them on matters across the country. She has routinely been selected as a Nevada Super Lawyer and is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She represents businesses and individuals operating in a wide array of economic sectors including real estate, construction and insurance in all stages of litigation in state and federal court. She is skilled in all aspects of litigation, including law and motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial and appellate practice. She regularly represents developers and general contractors in complex construction defect litigation, product liability and associated personal injury matters, as well as related bankruptcy, foreclosure and lien matters. She also handles D&O claims, insurance, professional liability, premises liability, hospitality/retail, and tort liability matters.

Janice has extensive experience advising clients on risk management strategies, including contractual and insurance matters outside of litigation and has assisted with drafting proposed legislative changes to NRS Chapter 40 on behalf of the Nevada homebuilding industry. She also represents owners/developers of retail/commercial centers in matters relating to landlord/tenant disputes and eviction proceedings.

Janice is an approved Mentor in Nevada’s Transitioning into Practice (TIP) Mentoring Program. Through this program Janice has been mentoring new admittees to practice in Nevada since 2013, providing guidance and insight in areas including effective client representation, career development, ethics/professional conduct and law practice management.

 

 

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Litigation - Construction
Awards
  • AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers, 2017 - 2020
  • Mountain States Super Lawyer, 2013 - 2017
Education
Pepperdine University, J.D.
Graduated 1989
University of California - Los Angeles, B.S.
Graduated 1986
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (702) 251-4112
jmichaels@wshblaw.com
2881 Business Park Court, Suite 200
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
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