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Louis Palazzo — Civil Litigation Attorney, Las Vegas NV
Louis Palazzo is a civil litigation attorney at Palazzo Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, with 25+ years of experience representing clients throughout Clark County.
Civil litigation in Nevada covers contract disputes, business torts, fraud claims, partnership disputes, real property litigation, and commercial disputes. Clark County cases are typically filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court (Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas). Nevada's statute of limitations for contract claims is 6 years (NRS 11.190); for fraud, 3 years from discovery. Nevada's anti-SLAPP statute (NRS 41.635–660) provides early dismissal for meritless claims targeting protected activity.
Why Hire Louis?
- 25+ years of experience in civil litigation matters in Nevada
- Practices at Palazzo Law Firm, serving Las Vegas and the greater Las Vegas metro area
- Handles the full range of civil litigation issues for Nevada clients
- Contact 702-385-3850 for a consultation about your situation
Frequently Asked Questions — Civil Litigation in Nevada
What is the statute of limitations for civil claims in Nevada?
Nevada's key statutes of limitations include: contracts (6 years, NRS 11.190), fraud/misrepresentation (3 years from discovery), negligence/personal injury (2 years), property damage (3 years), and employment discrimination (300 days to file EEOC charge). Missing any deadline can permanently bar your claim. An attorney should evaluate your timeline immediately.
How does commercial litigation work in Clark County?
Commercial disputes over $15,000 are filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. Nevada has Business Court Division judges who specialize in commercial cases. The discovery process (depositions, interrogatories, document production) is governed by NRCP. Clark County trials can take 12-36 months from filing to verdict; early mediation or arbitration often resolves cases faster.
What remedies are available in Nevada civil litigation?
Nevada courts can award compensatory damages (economic and non-economic), punitive damages (NRS 42.005, where clear and convincing evidence of malice, oppression, or fraud exists, capped at 3× compensatory or $300k), injunctive relief, declaratory judgments, specific performance of contracts, and attorney's fees in cases involving fee-shifting statutes or contractual provisions.
Can I recover attorney's fees in a Nevada civil case?
Attorney's fees are generally not recoverable in Nevada civil litigation unless provided by contract or statute. Exceptions include: Nevada's fee-shifting statutes in specific claim types, contractual provisions requiring the losing party to pay fees, and NRS 18.010 (bad faith claims). An attorney can advise whether fee recovery is possible in your case.
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