Atty. Michael Gerard Elia

Atty. Michael Gerard Elia

Michael Gerard Elia is a lawyer practicing family law, employment law, civil rights and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Xavier University, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Gerard Elia at a glance

Michael Gerard Elia is a residential, family law, employment, real estate, and ip attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Tenth (1982). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1981) and Xavier University A.B. Classical Languages Xavier University A.B. with honors (—). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Gerard Elia is a lawyer practicing family law, employment law, civil rights and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Xavier University, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Michael practices in Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gerard Elia's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Employment Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Michael Gerard Elia is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Nevada →

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 Michael Gerard Elia

Where is Michael Gerard Elia's law office located?
Michael Gerard Elia's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gerard Elia handle?
Michael Gerard Elia focuses on residential, family law, employment, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Michael Gerard Elia practiced law?
Michael Gerard Elia has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Michael Gerard Elia go to law school?
Michael Gerard Elia earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (—).
How can I contact Michael Gerard Elia for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1981
Xavier University A.B. Classical Languages Xavier University A.B. with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Tenth
Admitted: 1982

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