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Micah S. Echols
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Biography
Micah heads up Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers appellate division. He is frequently brought into cases before or during trial to help prevent errors and preserve the record at trial. Micah has handled over 300 civil appellate matters in state and federal courts and has represented injured plaintiffs, businesses, and government entities. Micah has argued cases in front of the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Micah has published numerous articles on appellate issues and developments in the law. He has also contributed to the Nevada Civil Appeal Checklist, which is a checklist for lawyers to help in appeals in Nevada appellate courts, and also contributed to the Nevada Appellate Practice Manual. Micah is currently the editor of The Advocate, which is the Nevada Justice Association’s magazine for plaintiff lawyers. He is also an active participant in the Amicus Committee of the Nevada Justice Association.
With Claggett & Sykes, Micah is frequently retained by other law firms to help with error preservation during trial and to handle post-trial motions and appellate issues. Micah and the Claggett & Sykes appellate team also routinely assist with writ petitions and interlocutory appeals.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
75%
23 years | 200 cases
Litigation
25%
23 years | 100 cases
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Licensed in Nevada for 22 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers
4101 Meadows Ln, Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV, 89107
Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers
100 N Sierra St, Suite 220, Reno, NV, 89501
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Micah S. Echols's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Very experienced."
"Micah is a top notch attorney with one of premier and top-tier law firms in Las Vegas. His skills sets in the area of appeals are second to none. I practice in appellate law, and Micah is the attorney I consult with on difficult matters for appellate issues, which are many. Micah always answers my calls or emails, even with his busy schedule, and his demeanor is always patient and understanding. I wholly endorse Micah as the go-to appellate lawyer in Nevada."
"Micah is an appellate guru. He has an unparalleled understanding of the appellate process and an enviable grasp on Nevada caselaw. Micah is an excellent writer, as well as a polished oral advocate. He is the kind of attorney your clients will want in their corner."
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"Mr. Echols has established himself as of on the finest appellate attorney in Southern Nevada. His attention to detail and unparalleled command of the rules of appellate procedure set him apart from other local appellate attorneys. I would highly recommend Mr. Echols to anyone seeking assistance with an appeal."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyer (Appeals), Desert Companion Magazine
2014
50 Hour Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2013
Rising Star, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyers, Vegas Inc.
2009
NITA Advocate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Appellate Division, Claggett & Sykes Law Firm
2003 - 2019
Attorney/Shareholder, Marquis Aurbach Coffing
Associations
2009 - Present
NEVADA STATE BAR CLE COMMITTEECommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Bisch v. Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep’t, 302 P.3d 1108 (Nev. 2013)
Affirmed.
Jones v. Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep’t, 873 F.3d 1123 (9th Cir. 2017)
Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part.
Mendenhall v. Tassinari, 403 P.3d 364 (Nev. 2017)
Affirmed.
Schwartz v. Lopez, 382 P.3d 886 (Nev. 2016)
Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part.
Mona v. Dist. Ct., 380 P.3d 836 (Nev. 2016)
Petition Granted in Part.
Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep’t v. Yeghiazarian, 312 P.3d 503 (Nev. 2013)
Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part
Fergason v. Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep’t, 364 P.3d 592 (Nev. 2015)
Reversed and Remanded.
City of N. Las Vegas v. 5th & Centennial, LLC, 331 P.3d 896 (Nev. 2014), cert. denied, 135 S.Ct. 718 (2014)
Petition Denied.
Gunderson v. D.R. Horton, Inc., 319 P.3d 606 (Nev. 2014)
Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part.
ReconTrust Co., N.A. v. Zhang, 317 P.3d 814 (Nev. 2014)
Vacated and Remanded.
Stilwell v. City of North Las Vegas, 311 P.3d 1177 (Nev. 2013)
Appeal Dismissed.
In re Estate and Living Trust of Miller, 125 Nev. 550, 216 P.3d 239 (2009)
Reversed and Remanded.
Dynamic Transit v. Trans Pac. Ventures, 291 P.3d 114 (Nev. 2012), cert. denied, 134 S.Ct. 682 (2013)
Affirmed.
Clark County v. S. Nevada Health Dist., 289 P.3d 212 (Nev. 2012)
Affirmed.
Tsao v. Desert Palace, Inc., 698 F.3d 1128 (9th Cir. 2012)
Affirmed.
Club Vista Fin. Servs., L.L.C. v. Dist. Ct., 276 P.3d 246 (Nev. 2012)
Petition Granted.
Wheble v. Dist. Ct., 272 P.3d 134 (Nev. 2012)
Petition Granted.
Berkson v. LePome, 245 P.3d 560 (Nev. 2010)
Affirmed.
Sanchez v. Wal-Mart Stores, 125 Nev. 818, 221 P.3d 1276 (2009)
Affirmed.
D.R. Horton, Inc. v. Dist. Ct., 123 Nev. 468, 168 P.3d 731 (2007)
Petition Granted in Part.
Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. v. Thitchener, 124 Nev. 725, 192 P.3d 243 (2008)
Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part.
Education
2003
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
Juris Doctor
1999
Brigham Young University
Bachelor's
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 Nevada Government Civil Attorneys Conference
Post-Judgment Motions in State and Federal Courts
2016
NJA Litigator Lunch
The Future of Your Case: Appellate Issues to Remember During Trial
2014
Nevada State Bar Construction Defect Seminar
Construction Defect Claims: Offers of Judgment, Trial Strategies, and Appellate Strategies
2014
Nevada State Bar Annual Meeting
Moderator, Appellate Ethics and Preserving Issues for Appeal in the Nevada State District Courts
2013
CCBA CLE Seminar
Offers of Judgment in Nevada State Court: NRS 17.115 & NRCP 68
2009
Civil Appeals and the 2008 Amendments to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure
Amendments to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure
2008
Punitive Damages and the Impact of the Countrywide Home Loans v. Thitchener Decision
Punitive Damages
Publications
2017
Communiqué
Five Things to Remember in Ninth Circuit Appellate Practice
2016
NEVADA APPELLATE PRACTICE MANUAL
Chapters on Civil Jurisdiction and Attorney Fees, Costs, and Sanctions
2013
NEVADA LAWYER
Drafting Attorney Fees Order to Withstand an Appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court
2012
NEVADA LAWYER
Navigating Post-Judgment Motions in Nevada State Court
2011
NJA ADVOCATE
What Is the Proper Measure of Damages Owed for Wrongful Deprivation of Real Property?
2011
NJA ADVOCATE
Remember to Demonstrate Good Cause When Attempting to Serve the Summons and Complaint
2011
COMMUNIQUÉ
Using Motions in Limine at Trial to Effectively Preserve Appeal Issues
2010
NJA ADVOCATE
When Can a Supreme Court Appeal Be Decided on the Record?
2010
CCIM PERSPECTIVE
When Is Final and Binding Arbitration Not Final and Binding?
2010
COMMUNIQUÉ
Can Savings Statutes Cure the Failure to Attach a Medical Malpractice Affidavit to a Complaint?
2010
CCIM PERSPECTIVE
Taking Advantage of Property Tax Appeals
2010
LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS
Punitive Damages Can Lay Businesses Low; Learn How They Happen
2010
NJA ADVOCATE
Seeking Emergency Relief in the Supreme Court of Nevada
2010
NEVADA LAWYER
Offers of Judgment in Nevada: Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
2010
NEVADA LAWYER
Comprehensive Changes to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure
2010
NJA ADVOCATE
Don’t Let Procedural Issues Spoil Your Supreme Court Appeal
2009
CCIM PERSPECTIVE
Remember to Include Effective Interest Provisions in Your Real Estate Contracts
2009
NEVADA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION
CIVIL APPEAL CHECKLIST WITH FORMS
2009
THE WRIT
When Should You Use an Amicus Curiae in Your Nevada Supreme Court Case?
2009
COMMUNIQUÉ
Who Has Standing to Make a Construction Defect Claim?
2009
COMMUNIQUÉ
To What Extent Can the Offer of Judgment Penalty Provisions Under NRS 17.115 and NRCP 68 Be Applied?
2009
ADVOCATE
Common Pitfalls to Avoid when Filing a Civil Writ Petition to the Supreme Court of Nevada
2009
ADVOCATE
Overcoming Jurisdictional Defects in Your Civil Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nevada
2009
NEVADA LAWYER
The Nevada Supreme Court Comprehensively Amends the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure
2008
COMMUNIQUÉ
When Are Attorney Fees Incurred on Appeal Recoverable?
2008
CCIM PERSPECTIVE
When Should You Consult an Appellate Attorney?
2008
CCIM PERSPECTIVE
Expediting Litigation and Appeals in Real Estate Cases
2008
ADVOCATE
Justice Done: Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. v. Thitchener
2008
NEVADA LAWYER
Preparing Your District Court Case for an Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nevada
2007
COMMUNIQUÉ
“Litigation-Avoidance” Provisions Do Not Necessarily Void Appeal Rights
2007
ADVOCATE
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Civil Cases when Filing a Notice of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nevada
2007
ADVOCATE
When Should You File a Cross-Appeal After the Opposing Party Has Appealed to the Supreme Court of Nevada?
2006
REAL ESTATE SUCCESS
Seller Beware: Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Real Property
2006
NEVADA LAWYER
The Supreme Court of Nevada Amends NRAP 16 GOVERNING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES IN CIVIL APPEALS
2005
UNIVERSITY OF WEST LOS ANGELES LAW REVIEW
Is the Courtroom the Right Place for Religion? Difficulties in Restricting Religious Arguments During the Sentencing Phase of Pennsylvania Death Penalty Cases: Commonwealth v. Spotz
2004
UNIVERSITY OF WEST LOS ANGELES LAW REVIEW
Changing the Face of Premises Liability in Nevada: Davenport v. Comstock Hills-Reno Requiring an Affirmative Duty for Premises Owners to "Maintain" and Upgrade
2004
PIERCE LAW REVIEW
Are Private Automobile Insurance Companies Replacing Workers' Compensation Coverage When the Employee/Insured is Injured in the Course and Scope of Employment by a Third-Party Tortfeasor?
2003
COMPUTER LAW REVIEW AND TECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
Striking a Balance Between Employer Business Interests and Employee Privacy: Using Respondeat Superior to Justify the Monitoring of Web-Based, Personal Electronic Mail Accounts of Employees in the Workplace
2002
FOCUS
Contaminated Property? Relief and Reason May Be Within Sight
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