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Michael A. Federico

Insurance Attorney at Las Vegas, NV

5.0   6 reviews

also known as Guard Dog Law

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  • State Years
    Florida - FL 7 years
    Nevada - NV 26 years
  • Licensed for 7 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 26 years
    State NV
    Acquired 1996
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Excellent Attorney - A True Professional!
Roger
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About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Insurance
    27%

    27 years

  2. Car accident
    20%
    I have over 22 years of car accident / car crash experience. This includes rear-end, t-bone, multiple car and rollover type cases.

    27 years

  3. Slip and fall accident
    20%
    I handle premises liability cases with an emphasis on slip and fall, assault and battery and general injuries from dangerous conditions.

    27 years

  4. Personal injury
    19%
    I handle all aspect of personal injury defense, with an emphasis on car accidents and slip and fall matters.

    27 years, 1,000 cases

  5. Civil rights
    5%
    I have handled countless 42 USC Section 1983 , 1985 and 1986 cases in federal and state court, along with discrimination and harassment type matters.

    27 years, 50 cases

  6. Criminal defense
    5%
    I have handled countless criminal matters for clients.

    27 years

  7. Arbitration
    1%

    13 years, 100 cases

  8. Contracts and agreements
    1%
    I have handled many contact dispute cases involving insurance, construction, landlord tenant and related matters.

  9. Mediation
    1%

  10. Wrongful death
    1%
    I have handled numerous death cases involving the negligence and intentional acts of others. This ranges from car accidents to shootings at apartments.

    27 years

Michael Federico has been practicing law for  24 years, with an emphasis on personal injury  and defense civil litigation. As an aggressive, results oriented litigator, his cases have mainly included motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, civil rights, contract disputes and criminal law. He has taken numerous cases to trial, and has tried over 88 adversarial arbitration.

Michael has earned the reputation of an aggressive litigator. Michael spent over 20 years at OCGAS Law firm. Michael represents Guard Dog Law as an aggressive, skilled, trial attorney that won't back down to protect his client.

Michael handles cases with a wide range of exposure, including multi-million dollar jury trials. His clients have ranged from large hotels and casinos to individuals in need of legal assistance. He has also received appointments to serve in several judicial capacities for Southern Nevada over the years, including Alternate Municipal Court Judge, Justice of the Peace Pro-Tem, Eighth Judicial District Court Arbitrator, Department of Family Services Hearing Officer and State Bar of Nevada Fee Dispute Committee Member.

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Guard Dog Law LLC
500 N. Rainbow Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV, 89107
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Posted by Roger | May 18, 2019
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Excellent Attorney - A True Professional!
Michael is knowledgeable, experienced, and a true professional. The advice he has given me has always been accurate and complete. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an experienced litigator.
Posted by Jeff | April 1, 2019
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I worked with Mike for a couple of years at a large insurance defense firm. I was impressed with how hard and efficiently Mike always worked. If you walked by his office, you would typically see Mike dictating a letter or furiously typing away at his computer. Yet if you stopped to ask him a question, he would put down what he was doing and give you a thoughtful answer or at least point you in the right direction. Mike is also very a much a people person, charismatic and a great communicator. He is very sharp and witty, confident but not arrogant. Mike is an excellent attorney and a really good person.
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Posted by Attila | March 12, 2019
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Michael is a great lawyer. He gives great legal advice. I wouldn't trust my case with anyone else.
Posted by Violetta | March 1, 2019
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Highly recommended
Michael was my car accident attorney. He fights for you. He was right on top of everything all the time. He is very helpful, prompt and knowledgeable. I felt I was in great hands. I highly recommend him and his firm!
Posted by Szilvia | February 22, 2019
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He guided me throughout my car accident case in Las Vegas. Michael helped me get the most money possible. I was 100% very satisfied with my 6 figure settlement.
Posted by Mark | October 30, 2018
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Excellent service
Have used Michael's firm in the past with good results and just had my first case with Michael. Very pleased with both the service he provided and the outcome of this complex case. His ability to drill down into the core issues of the case quickly and efficiently helped keep this case from dragging on too long. I would suggest him to family or friends if they need work in his area.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Contingency 25%-45%
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • Guard Dog Law LLC
  • 2018 - Present
  • Arbitrator
  • Eighth Judicial District Court Of Nevada
  • 2014 - Present
  • Arbitrator
  • Clark County Nevada
  • 2014 - Present
  • Alternate Judge
  • Las Vegas Municipal Court
  • 2003 - Present
  • Judge Pro Tem
  • Clark County Courts
  • 2001 - Present
  • Partner
  • Ocgas
  • 1997 - Present
  • Assistant Attorney
  • Palm Beach County, Florida
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Family Hearing Officer
  • Clark County Nevada
  • 2010 - 2013
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Education

  • University of Houston
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1996
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
  • MBA - Master of Business Administration
  • 1994
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
  • BS - Bachelor of Science Business
  • 1992

Legal Cases

  • Wilson v. CSSI
  • My client prevailed and obtained a judgment
  • Nieves v. Tiberti
  • My client prevailed and obtained a judgment.
  • Auroro v. Divinus
  • My client prevailed and obtained a judgment
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Associations

  • Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Nevada State Bar
  • Fee - Dispute Arbitrator
  • 2014 - Present
  • Italian-American Club
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Clark County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1996 - Present
  • Nevada State Bar
  • Member
  • 1996 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hungarian

Honors and Awards

  • 17 years of Service as Pro Tem Judge
  • City of Las Vegas
  • 2020
  • AV Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Hearing Officer; Department of Family Services
  • Clark County
  • 2019
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Best of Las Vegas Gold Winner
  • Las Vegas Review Journal
  • 2019
  • Membership
  • American Inn of Court
  • 1997
  • Cum Laude
  • Suny Buffalo
  • 1992
  • Recipient
  • Golden Key National Honor Society
  • 1989
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Publications

  • National Business Institute Seminar
  • AUTO INJURY LITIGATION: THE ULITMATE GUIDE: Negotiating with the Auto Insurance Adjusters
  • 2019
  • Nevada Supreme Court
  • Gittings v. Hartz
  • 2001

Speaking Engagements

  • AUTO INJURY LITIGATION: THE ULITMATE GUIDE
  • Negotiating with the Auto Insurance Adjusters
  • 2019
  • Bonner Career Day
  • Civil, Criminal and Judicial: a Comparison -Youth Education Guest Speaker
  • 2018
  • Monthly Luncheon
  • Business Ethics & Law
  • 2015
  • Bonanza High School
  • Becoming a skilled Attorney- Youth Education
  • 2010
  • Clark County Womens Group
  • Introdution to Civil Litigation
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

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Brandon Verde
Personal injury Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I had a case against Michael in Federal Court. Michael was extremely knowledgeable of the law. His passion for the law is unrivaled. He will ensure that his clients get the best possible settlement with his years of expertise."
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Andre Lagomarsino
Car accident Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked with Michael on a few matters and have found him to be a highly competent attorney."
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Neal Hyman
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and his ethics and ability are superior!"
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Anthony Abbatangelo
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael fights for his clients. He knows the law. He is an excellent advocate."
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Steven Goldstein
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a very skillful attorney and quite comfortable in the courtroom. He possesses an expert's knowledge of the law in the area of Personal Injury and he will fight hard to get you a maximum recovery."
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Anthony Ciulla
Slip and fall accident Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Matthew Wolf
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Mike is an outstanding lawyer. He is a master at impeaching witnesses and is superb at trial. He taught me a lot of what I know about taking depositions. He also knows everything there is to know about how insurance companies handle lawsuits. He is one of the few lawyers in Las Vegas who understands how to be aggressive while still being professional. Finally, Mike has a top-notch work ethic. Anyone looking for an experienced, aggressive, hard-working, and honest lawyer to represent them in a personal injury case should call Mike."
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E. Arntz
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for as long as he’s been practicing. We have worked alongside each other and against each other. He possesses excellent skills as a lawyer but is also a true professional. I am proud to call him a friend in the profession."
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Laurence Weinsteen
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael Federico is experienced, suave, articulate, and an outstanding advocate!"
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Las Vegas, NV
Licensed for 26 years
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