Michael D Davidson

Michael D Davidson

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 46 years

Litigation Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Divorce & Separation

400 S. Rampart Ste. 400, Las Vegas, NV

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 46 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 46 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kolesar & Leatham

400 S. Rampart Ste. 400, Las Vegas, NV, 89145

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Michael D Davidson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2014 | Business

An Excellent Attorney and a Talented Litigator

Mike is one of the most skillful litigators I've worked with (unfortunately, I had to work with a few in the past several years). He is extremely knowledgeable and is strategic in his approach without overlooking the tactics needed to advance his client’s position. Mike has a remarkable ability to ta...ke complex business litigation issues, boil them down to their essence, and convey the importance without diluting or downplaying the problems. Very few attorneys can pull this off. Mike did it in my case regularly. We won 14 of the 17 motions filed in my case, and the 2 of the three we “lost” were for clarification on the motions we won. Mike crushed the other side. He drove the them to the settlement table and secured a very favorable outcome for me. Thank you, Mike.

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Michael D Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Cook

Litigation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is with pleasure that I provide my endorsement from Mike Davidson. I've had an opportunity both to learn from the past experience Mike holds as well as work with him as cocounsel. Mike is a well prepared, careful thinking, and focused advocate. Mike holds a significant positive reputation with the bench and with the bar and clients served by him will benefit both from experience, knowledge, and dedication."

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Matthew Dushoff

Litigation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is one of the finest litigation attorneys in Nevada. His knowledge of the law is only surpassed by his care for his clients. I have been honored to work with Mike for over the past 10 years."

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Israel Kunin

Litigation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyers, Vegas Inc.

2004

Elite Attorneys, Nevada Business Journal

2002

Distinguished Service Award, State Bar of Nevada

1997

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Nevada

1996

Outstanding Domestic Relations Attorney, Clark County Bar Ass'n.

1995

Pro Bono Access to Justice Award, State Bar of Nevada

1992

CASA Guardian ad litem Award, Clark County Courts

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Kolesar & Leatham

2004 - 2010

Chief Deputy City Attorney, North Las Vegas City Attorney

1998 - 2003

Asistant District Attorney, Clark County District Attorney's Office (Las Vegas)

1997 - 2007

Settlement Judge, Nevada Supreme Court

1992 - 2004

Juvenile Court Hearing Master Pro-tem, Clark County Courts

1992 - 1998

Small Claims Hearing Master, Clark County Courts

1979 - 1998

Attorney, Michael D Davidson Cht'd.

Associations

2014 - Present

Nevada Justice Association

1979 - Present

American Bar Association

1979 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Brigade Capital v. Soffer, Schaefer et al

Settled with no payment by client

Nevada Judicial Discipline Commn v. Davis

Nevada Judicial Discipline Comm'n v. Davis

Gilman v. Gilman

Support continued

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Education

1978

U. of Arizona

Juris Doctor with distinction

1974

University of Miami

BS, cum laude

N/A

Speaking Engagements

2002

Police Academy

Search and seizure

1999

In service training

Domestic Violence Investigation

Publications

1978

Arizona Law Review First Amendment Protection for Biomedical Research

Languages

French

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