Michael R. Kealy

Michael R. Kealy

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 41 years

Litigation Lawyer at Reno, NV
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Environmental and Natural Resources ... +2 more

50 W Liberty St Ste 750, Reno, NV

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 60%

I represent individuals as well as business entities in a variety of commercial and business litigation. My experience includes jury and judge trials, in state and federal courts, appellate courts, as well as many arbitrations and mediations. I have experience in environmental catastrophe matters, breach of contract, non-compete matters, business torts, shareholder disputes, as well as personal injury and insurance related matters.

42 years | 300 cases

60%
Personal Injury 15%

The first ten years of my practice consisted primarily of personal injury defense, as well as property damage and insurance issues. While I continue to handle these cases, from both a plaintiff and defendant standpoint, and enjoy these cases, my practice is more developed and diverse.

42 years | 100 cases

15%
Business 10%

I counsel businesses on contracts, litigation avoidance, and negotiations of transactions.

33 years | 100 cases

10%
Environmental and Natural Resources 10%

My experience includes handling disputes over water and geothermal rights and leases, mining issues, toxic spills, explosions and other such events implicating environmental damages and/or assessments.

42 years | 15 cases

10%
Appeals 5%

I have handled appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as administrative appeals taken from state agency decisions.

42 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 41 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1984

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Location

Parsons Behle & Latimer

50 W Liberty St Ste 750, Reno, NV, 89501-1970

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Michael R. Kealy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Frank | May 21, 2013

Mike Kealy

We have had Mike Kealy for our attorney, both professionally and personally, for nearly 30 years. Mike's many strenghts include his ability to grasp situations that he may not have previously encountered, his preparedness, patience and willingness to take the time to explain all facets of a given pro...ceeding. We have engaged Mike's services in real estate matters, both on the buying end and selling end, landlord/tenant issues, corporate and civil matters, insurance, litigation, and even a bit in estate planning. Not only do we find Mike's wealth of knowledge and expertise immense, we find that his motto of "prepare, prepare, prepare" certainly pays off on behalf of his clients. There is nothing worse than not knowing where you stand in a given situation and Mike never puts you in that position - he always keeps you informed, makes sure of your understanding, and keeps you apprised of any new developments.

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Michael R. Kealy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Blaine Cartlidge

Litigation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Known Mike a longtime and he's consistently an all-star attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Steven Klearman

Commercial real estate lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Kealy has practiced in Reno for as long as I have known him. We've worked across from each other on cases, and I know him to be a first-rate lawyer in every respect. Mike has an excellent reputation in Reno and he's a real professional who knows his stuff."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine

2010

General Commercial Litigation, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Litigation

2008

The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2006

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Shareholder, Vice-President, Member of Board of Directors, Parsons Behle & Latimer

Associations

2009 - Present

International Business Law Consortium

Member

2002 - Present

Bruce R. Thompson American Inn of Court

Member and President-Elect

1990 - Present

American Association for Justice

Attorney Member

1983 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

1986 - 2008

Nevada Association of Defense Counsel

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Pullos v. Alliance Laundry Systems, LLC

In favor of my client

Clean Water Coalition v. The M Resort, LLC, et al

The Clean Water Coalition prevailed.

Hoeft-Ross v. Hoefts

The District Court's ruling was upheld in favor of my client.

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Education

1983

Creighton University School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2011

Face to Face with John Ralston

Clean Water Coalition

Publications

2011

Nevada Business Magazine Silence Is Golden, For Your Insurer

Languages

English

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