Atty. Micah Echols

Atty. Micah Echols

Micah Echols leads the appellate division at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. His practice focuses on Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Labor and Employment.

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About Micah Echols at a glance

Micah Echols is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Admitted to practice in Nevada, State Bar of Nevada. Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 2003) and Brigham Young University (B.A. Spanish). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Micah Echols leads the appellate division at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • His practice focuses on Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • He is often brought into matters before or during trial to assist trial teams with identifying and preserving issues for appeal and developing a clear record
  • Micah has handled more than 300 civil appellate matters in state and federal courts, representing injured plaintiffs, businesses, and government entities
  • Micah has argued cases before the Nevada Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • He is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court
  • His appellate work includes direct appeals, writ petitions, interlocutory appeals, and post-trial motion practice arising from complex commercial disputes, employment-related litigation, and other civil matters
  • In addition to his litigation and appellate practice, Micah has published numerous articles addressing appellate procedure and legal developments
  • He has contributed to the Nevada Civil Appeal Checklist and the Nevada Appellate Practice Manual, resources used by attorneys practicing in Nevada appellate courts
  • Micah currently serves as editor of The Advocate, the Nevada Justice Association’s magazine for plaintiff lawyers, and is an active participant on the organization’s Amicus Committee
  • Through Claggett & Sykes, Micah is regularly retained by other law firms to assist with trial strategy related to error preservation, post-trial motions, and appellate briefing
  • He also works closely with litigation teams on appeal-related issues that arise during ongoing trials in Nevada state and federal courts
  • Micah earned his undergraduate degree in Spanish from Brigham Young University in 1999 and received his Juris Doctor from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 2003
  • He is married and the father of six daughters
  • Outside of his law practice, Micah enjoys spending time with his family and attending Major League Baseball games

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

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Where is Micah Echols's law office located?
Micah Echols's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Micah Echols go to law school?
Micah Echols earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Spanish).
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What awards or recognition has Micah Echols receiandd?
Micah Echols's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating -.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 2003
B.A. Spanish
Brigham Young University
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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating -
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Institute for Trial Advocacy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Advocate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyer of the Year by Nevada Justice Association, 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — VEGAS, INC.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — - Top Lawyer 2020-2021
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Nevada, State Bar of Nevada

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