McDonald Carano is a locally owned, full-service law firm that has been serving Nevada’s legal, business, government, and civic communities since 1949. As the only remaining state-wide firm from Nevada’s pioneering legal establishments, it stands out for its deep local roots, multigenerational ties to the state, and reputation as the go-to firm for complex Nevada matters.
The firm provides transactional, litigation, regulatory, and government affairs services to a diverse client base, including startups, corporations, private companies, trade associations, nonprofits, public entities, and high-net-worth individuals. With over 75 years of experience and 60 attorneys and government affairs professionals across offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City, McDonald Carano is known for delivering innovative, pragmatic solutions and is regularly selected by law firms worldwide as local Nevada counsel.
Services Offered
- Attorney
- Law firm
- Legal services
- Appellate
- Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring
- Business Entities & Transactions
- Business Incorporation and Relocation to Nevada
- Commercial & Complex Litigation
- Construction Law & Litigation
- Emerging Industries & Companies
- Employment & Labor Law
- Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Law
- Gaming & Administrative Law
- Government Affairs & Advocacy
- Lobbying
- Real Estate & Land Use
- Tax Law
- Trust & Estates
- Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation
The firm serves clients across Nevada, as well as national and international clients requiring local Nevada expertise, and is distinguished by its numerous Band 1 rankings in Chambers USA and Chambers High Net Worth Guide, reflecting its leading position in the state’s legal community.
