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About Nicholas Adams at a glance
Nicholas Adams is a business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Marquis Aurbach. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in Nevada, State Bar of Nevada (2021). Educated at William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., 2021). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Adams graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada
- In addition to being named to the Dean's List three separate semesters, Mr. Adams was also presented with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Torts
- Prior to law school, Mr. Adams studied at the University of Nevada-Reno, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
- Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Adams served as the law clerk to the Honorable Justice Douglas Herndon of the Nevada Supreme Court, where he was able to observe Nevada's appellate system and gain unique perspective regarding the processes that inform judicial decision-making
- Thereafter, he served as the law clerk to the Honorable Judge Adriana Escobar of the Eighth Judicial District Court, where oversaw a docket dealing exclusively with civil matters
- Between the two clerkships, Mr. Adams was able to observe all stages of litigation - from the filing of the Complaint, to a bench or jury trial, and lastly to the process of appeal
- When not practicing law, Mr. Adams primarily spends his time enjoying the company of his friends and family, spending time outdoors, or savoring a hot cup of tea and reading about his favorite subjects
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Nicholas Adams's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Adams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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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