$ 300-450 per hour
Tisha R. Black
also known as Tisha R. Black
About Tisha
Biography
Tisha Black Chernine is the managing partner of Black & Wadhams. She practices primarily in the areas of complex corporate and real estate transactions. Her focus includes corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, real property purchase and sales, financing, distressed property foreclosures, modifications and litigation, and landlord tenant matters.
In 2011, Ms. Black Chernine co-authored Nevada State Assembly Bill 284 with the Nevada State Attorney General’s office. The Bill was signed by Governor Sandoval in June of 2011 and will change the way foreclosures are conducted in the state of Nevada. Ms. Black has taught seminars in the areas of contract law, foreclosure, premises liability, risk management, landlord/tenant law, real estate agency, ethics, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and securitization in the commercial and residential real estate context.
Ms. Black Chernine is also a prolific and published writer. Her articles have been published in Tax Notes, Broker Agent Magazine, CCIM Perspectives, Forbes Magazine, the Las Vegas Review Journal, the Las Vegas Sun and the Las Vegas Business Resource Guide. She continues to write weekly articles on the Black & LoBello Blog and Newsletter and has been a featured attorney and business owner in the Nevada Business Press and In Business Las Vegas. She has also been a guest speaker on several business and real estate oriented radio programs.
A native Las Vegan, Ms. Black Chernine graduated from Boston University in 1993, receiving dual bachelor’s degrees in English and History. She then completed law school in Michigan in two years, and was awarded her Juris Doctor. In 1996, Ms. Black Chernine was admitted to practice law in the state of Nevada, United States District Court, District of Nevada and the Eighth Judicial District Court. She is a member of the Nevada State Bar Association and Clark County Bar Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. She is has been recognized in Who’s Who Among American Law Students and Who’s Who Among American Lawyers. In 2011, she was chosen as a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers, a nationally recognized publication among attorneys.
Ms. Black Chernine served two years on the Spring Valley Town Board and continues to serve on several advisory panels as well as community boards including St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. She is a Board Member of the Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and a faculty member of the National Business Institute. She is happily married and has three children.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 29 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Black & Wadhams, Attorneys at Law
10777 West Twain Avenue, Third Floor, Las Vegas, NV, 89135
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Tisha R. Black's Reviews
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Posted by Robert & Renee | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Tisha Black
Saw us on short notice and clearly explained our legal options.
Posted by Robert | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Pleasantly surprised!
I am a business owner and I have always been reluctant to speak with an attorney concerning my business. When I explained my situation to Ms Black I was amazed at how much knowledge she had and how easy it was to talk with her, but more importantly, how easy it was to understand her! She explaine...
Posted by Chris | December 31, 2014
If only all attorneys were like Tish
I was in a huge bind and was 3 days away from losing my home due to a lease option contract gone wrong. I email Tish thru avvo.com on a Saturday afternoon on a Christmas holiday weekend and set an appointment for me to meet her first thing Monday morning, even though she was off for the holidays a...
Posted by elaine | December 5, 2014
Tisha Black exceeds expectations
I am a Real Estate agent and have referred clients to Tisha for Short Sale assistance . Tisha exceeded my expectations and my clients were happy with Tisha and her staff. I have also referred friends to her firm for various reasons and they have always been pleased. I highly recommend her and h...
Posted by Heidi | December 5, 2014
Business Contract Attorney
Tisha was very instrumental in setting up my business and creating the contracts to protect my company. She was efficient, very cognicent of my time, ensuring me the best service and the most up to date information to benefit the company. I feel that she always has my best interest at heart. She...
Tisha R. Black's Lawyer Endorsements
"Having worked with and opposed Tish over more than 20 years, I can honestly say this is someone who just plain works until the job is done. Highly talented, very strong, and results-oriented, Tish is always a joy to work with and tough to work against."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tisha is an incredibly intelligent attorney who is an exceptional advocate in a vast array of practice areas including real estate, transactional drafting and business law. She is an attorney of extraordinary business acumen and is known for crafting creative and effective strategies that exceed client expectations. Tisha has been my mentor since I started at working at Black & LoBello and it has been an honor to learn from her."
"Tisha has an amazing ability to grasp the needs of the business and real estate client. Her acute business acumen allows her to anticipate solutions to problems before clients actually realize they might need. Clients receive first-class representation by engaging Tisha and I heartily endorse her."
"Tisha is an amazing attorney and an even better human being. She's highly accomplished and professional and she gets results. She's the best real estate attorney in Nevada."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tisha is very qualified to answer and respond to any of your needs in the real estate world and issues that arise to the level of negotiations or litigation."
"Tisha Black is one of the smartest lawyers I know. She has practiced commercial real estate law for over 10 years. She is very honest and straight forward when dealing with clients, other lawyers and judges--all of which have combined to build her reputation."
"I have known Tisha for 16 years. She is amazingly resourceful and a strong advocate for her clients. I have referred many clients to her and her firm over the years, each time with the confidence that she would treat them with great care. If you want practical solutions to legal problems, Tisha is a great resource."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tisha is an exceptional attorney who possesses a sophisticated understanding of real estate laws and transactions. She carries a high volume of cases, yet continually brings diligence, integrity, and professionalism to each and every one of her clients. It is without reservation that I recommend Tisha!"
"Tisha is ahead of the curve of the constantly changing Real Estate world. Her legal experience is unparallelled and her grasp of the legal realities of today, coupled with her ingenuity to foresee and develop new strategies makes her THE real estate attorney in Nevada."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2013
Certificate of Appreciation, University of Nevada Las Vegas
2013
Top 10 Prominent Real Estate Attorneys, Las Vegas Business Press
2012
Top Lawyer - Business, Vegas Inc.
2012
Top Lawyer - Real Estate & Foreclosure, Vegas Inc.
2012
Attorney of the Month - July, Las Vegas Lawyer Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Mountain States Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, Black & LoBello
1996 - 2000
Associate, Marquis & Aurbach
Associations
2013 - Present
Southern Nevada Home Builders AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Eagle University - First American Title CompanySpeaker - Securitization & Foreclosure in Nevada AB284
2010 - Present
UNLV, LIED Institute for Real Estate StudiesBoard Member - Education Chair
2009 - Present
United States Supreme Court Historical Society
2008 - Present
National Business InstituteFaculty Member
2000 - Present
American Trial Lawyers Association
1995 - Present
Clark County Bar Association
1994 - Present
Nevada State Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
Town Center adv. Bank of America
Pending Nevada Supreme Court Decision
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2011 AB 284
Bill Passed, Signed Into Law
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2013 AB 300
Borrower adv. Securitized Trust INDA 2007-AR4
Evidentiary Hearing Pending
Education
1995
Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Boston University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
Boston University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
RMA Monthly Meeting
Marijuana and Resulting Banking Issues
2016
Real Estate Continuing Education Course
What Real Estate Professionals Should Know About Nevada's Medical Marijuana Program
2015
Medical Marijuana CLE Course
Medical Marijuana Litigation
2015
Housing Road Map - Las Vegas
Housing Road Map to 2016
2015
CE Course
Credit Insights for the Post Recession Realtor CE. Course
2013
Title Law in Nevada
Real Estate/ Contracts
2013
Nevada Real Estate Legislative Update
Legislative Update
2013
Legal Hour (Wednesdays 9-10 A.M. PST)
Real Estate and Legal Questions
2013
2013 VIP Town Meeting Luncheon
Latest Trends and Legislation Affecting Nevada Real Estate Market
2012
Market Makers - Nevada
Real Estate Industry
2012
Foreclosure Mediation Practice in Nevada
Foreclosure Mediation Practice in Nevada
2011
Real Estate Issues
Real Estate Issues
2011
Real Estate Issues
Real Estate Issues
2011
Real Estate Issues
Real Estate Issues
2011
Legal Hour
Real Estate Law
2011
Advanced Issues in Foreclosure
Advanced Issues in Foreclosure
2010
Town Hall
Depressed Real Estate Market
2010
Strategic Default
Strategic Default
N/A
Title Law in Nevada
Real Estate/ Contracts
Publications
2012
Las Vegas Attorney
Attorney at Law
2012
KLAS Channel 8
Desert Underwater
2011
Tax Notes
Op-Ed: The Banking Industry, Poor Practices and Its Affect on Foreclosures
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Commercial lease - breach of contract
16 Jun 2011
Q&A
What is the statute of limitations for filing a claim on a tenant for unpaid rent?
14 Oct 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
NY case accuses Big Banks of Money Laundering
04 May 2012
Legal Guide
Can HARP Help?
30 Mar 2012
Legal Guide
How to Check Your Property’s Chain of Title
21 Mar 2012