Atty. Edgar Carranza

Atty. Edgar Carranza

Mr. Carranza is an AV rated attorney representing and counseling individuals, professionals, domestic corporations, foreign corporations, businesses, standard line insurers and excess/surplus insurers in a wide variety of areas including complex commercial litigation, business law, employment law, negligent and premises liability.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Edgar Carranza at a glance

Edgar Carranza is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Messner Reeves LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Nevada, State Bar of Nevada (1996). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Mr. Carranza is an AV rated attorney representing and counseling individuals, professionals, domestic corporations, foreign corporations, businesses, standard line insurers and excess/surplus insurers in a wide variety of areas including complex commercial litigation, business law, employment law, negligent and premises liability

Practice Areas Explained

Edgar Carranza's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edgar Carranza handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Vegas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edgar Carranza

Where is Edgar Carranza's law office located?
Edgar Carranza's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Messner Reeves LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edgar Carranza handle?
Edgar Carranza focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Edgar Carranza practiced law?
Edgar Carranza has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Edgar Carranza go to law school?
Edgar Carranza earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
How can I contact Edgar Carranza for a consultation?
You can contact Edgar Carranza directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Edgar Carranza received?
Edgar Carranza's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Arizona State University
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
Admitted: 1996

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