Searchlight Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

Robert has worked for both large and small firms in South Carolina, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He has represented Fortune 500 companies such as Intel, individual homeowners, and in between. Robert won a major appeal that redefined South Carolina defamation law, and is still taught in the law school today. Kern Law is well versed in the complexities of appellate practice and the litigation of appeals in Nevada state and federal courts. We have extensive experience representing both appellants and respondents. We have handled appeals involving a wide variety of issues, and have experience with oral argument in front of the...

Mr. Bowen has over thirty (30) years experience in the legal community. Primary practice areas: complex insurance litigation including but not limited bad faith, auto, pedestrian and truck accidents, wrongful death, premises and property claims, slip-and-fall, products liability, probate, family law, divorce and custody, and estate planning (wills and trusts) Mr. Bowen is currently a member of the State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. He is currently admitted to practice before all Nevada state and U.S. District courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals...

When legal issues arise, Michael Matuska will handle your case personally and professionally, from start to finish. Mr. Matuska understands that not every legal problem requires a complex approach. Practicing since 1994 and representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Nevada and California, Mr. Matuska has the experience to craft a solution that meets your goals. His extensive background as a litigator and negotiator enable him to achieve a resolution efficiently and effectively. He practices in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate law, common interest communities & homeowners associations, real estate law, business sales and escrow closings, and water law. The...

The Tanner Law & Strategy Group, LTD. is a law and government relations office that offers exemplary service to businesses, government agencies, and individuals regarding natural resources, energy, and land use matters.

Carolyn “Lina” Tanner is the managing member of the firm. Before opening the firm, Lina spent much of her career in public service, representing Nevada agencies such as the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resources, and as General Counsel to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. In addition, Lina served as Senior Research Analyst for the Nevada Legislative Counsel...

Richard F. Cornell has been practicing in Northern Nevada for more than 40 years. He is one of the few Nevada lawyers whose practice emphasizes appeals and post-conviction practice. In active practice in Nevada continuously since 1980, over the years his practice has winnowed into an appellate practice of criminal and domestic appeals before the Ninth Circuit and the Nevada Supreme Court, and a post-conviction habeas practice in state and federal courts, and a practice of sealing of records and appearances before the Nevada Board of Pardons.