Atty. Mark G. Tratos

Atty. Mark G. Tratos

Mark G. Tratos is the founding Shareholder of the firm's Las Vegas office, home of the largest group of entertainment attorneys in Nevada.

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About Mark G. Tratos at a glance

Mark G. Tratos is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Nevada, State Bar of Nevada and California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark G. Tratos is the founding Shareholder of the firm's Las Vegas office, home of the largest group of entertainment attorneys in Nevada
  • Previously, he was the Co-Founder of the firm of Quirk & Tratos
  • Mark focuses his practice on a variety of entertainment, intellectual property and litigation matters
  • He represents numerous artists and performers, resort, hotel and casino entities in federal court litigation involving trademark, copyrights, domain names, rights of publicity and privacy law for known casino brands
  • He represents many of the largest resorts in the world on brand development and protection strategies, enforcement and infringement litigation
  • Mark has represented numerous artists and performers, including the estates of Orson Welles, Anthony Quinn
  • performers Teller, Val Valentino and The Masked Magician
  • visual artists Ronnie Cutrone, Deny Dent, Vladamir Kush, Tim Bavington and Peter Lik
  • and athletes like world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. In keeping with the firm's commitment to community involvement, Mark has been a member of the adjunct faculty of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for more than 25 years
  • He currently teaches entertainment law, rights of publicity and privacy law, and the law of cyberspace at UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law
  • the business of entertainment at UNLV's hotel college
  • and entertainment and fine arts law at the College of Fine and Performing Arts
  • He is Chair for the Board of Trustees of the National Judicial College and is the Chairman of the Board of Visitors for Lewis & Clark Law School, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Lewis & Clark College
  • He serves as Director for the Board of the Smith Center for Performing Arts and Chairman of the Center’s Board of Advisors

Practice Areas Explained

Mark G. Tratos's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 Mark G. Tratos

Where is Mark G. Tratos's law office located?
Mark G. Tratos's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark G. Tratos handle?
Mark G. Tratos focuses on trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
Where did Mark G. Tratos go to law school?
Mark G. Tratos earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Mark G. Tratos for a consultation?
You can contact Mark G. Tratos 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 Mark G. Tratos received?
Mark G. Tratos's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television.

Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark College
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Nevada Business Journal "Top Intellectual Property and Entertainment Lawyer in the State of Nevada," 1999
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Southern Nevada's Most Influential Men," In Business Las Vegas, November, 2001
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Industry Leader of the Year," UNLV Department of Tourism and Conventions, 2001
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Business magazine, "Legal Elite: The Silver State's Top Attorneys," 2010-2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — VEGAS INC, "Top Lawyers" Entertainment & Sports, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — VEGAS INC. Intellectual Property, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2007-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, "IP Stars," 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
California, The State Bar of California

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