Atty. Thomas P. Erwin

Atty. Thomas P. Erwin

Author: "Tax Aspects of Mineral Leases," State Bar of Nevada Hard Rock Mining Lease Seminar, 1987; "Considerations in Drafting Gold Leases and Development Agreements," Gold Mine Financing Institute, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 1988; "Considerations in Agreements for Acquisition and Development of Properties to be Mined by In Situ Mining Methods," In Situ All Minerals Symposium, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration of AIME, 1989; "The Evolving Regulatory Climate for Mining, Fifth Annual Conference on Developments and Trends in Public Lands and Mining Law," American Bar Ass

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About Thomas P. Erwin at a glance

Thomas P. Erwin is a Member based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Erwin Thompson Faillers. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1975), California (1976), Nevada (1976), and U.S. District Court of Nevada (1976). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1975) and University of Nevada (B.S.B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Nevada State Bar of California State Bar of Texas State Bar of Arizona American Bar Association. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • "Tax Aspects of Mineral Leases," State Bar of Nevada Hard Rock Mining Lease Seminar, 1987
  • "Considerations in Drafting Gold Leases and Development Agreements," Gold Mine Financing Institute, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 1988
  • "Considerations in Agreements for Acquisition and Development of Properties to be Mined by In Situ Mining Methods," In Situ All Minerals Symposium, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration of AIME, 1989
  • "The Evolving Regulatory Climate for Mining, Fifth Annual Conference on Developments and Trends in Public Lands and Mining Law," American Bar Association Section of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law, 1990
  • "Environmental Protection Programs and the Natural Resources Industry in Nevada," Environmental Law Institute, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 1990
  • "Rights and Responsibilities of the Practicing Geologist," American Institute of Professional Geologists, 1990
  • "Drafting Preferential Purchase Rights in Mineral Agreements," American Association of Professional Landmen, 1991
  • "Environmental Site Assessments, Jurisdictional Issues and Wetlands, Advanced Real Estate Law in Nevada," Professional Business Institute, 1991
  • "Arbitration and the Natural Resources Agreement-Some Practical Considerations," American Association of Professional Landmen, 1996
  • "Intellectual Property and the Natural Resources Professional," Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and Nevada Landmen's Association, 1997
  • "The Federal Legislative and Administrative Assault on Nevada's Mining Industry," 7 Nevada Lawyer 21, 1999
  • "Common Varieties, Claim Contests and Condemnation - Current Issues for Industrial Minerals," American Association of Professional Landmen, 2004
  • "Agreements for the Acquisition and Development of Minerals to Mined In Situ," Uranium Short Course, Northwest Mining Association, 2005
  • "Understanding Mineral Rights and Surface Issues," Half Moon Continuing Legal Education Seminars, 2007
  • "Federal and Nevada Natural Resources Laws and Regulations," Half Moon Continuing Legal Education Seminars, 2007
  • "Oddities in Geothermal Title - Mineral or Surface," American Association of Professional Landmen, 2009
  • Co-Author, "Common Varieties: Some Rare Insights," Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute, 1992
  • Co-Editor and Contributing Author, Trade and Investment in Nevada: Legal Considerations for International Businesses, Nevada World Trade Council, 1990
  • Contributing Author, Mining Environmental Handbook, AIME-SME, Imperial Press, 1996
  • Director, University of Texas Law Alumni Association, 1989-1996
  • International Who's Who of Mining Lawyers, 1999—

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas P. Erwin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Reno 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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Common questions about Thomas P. Erwin

Where is Thomas P. Erwin's law office located?
Thomas P. Erwin's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Erwin Thompson Faillers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas P. Erwin handle?
Thomas P. Erwin focuses on business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Thomas P. Erwin practiced law?
Thomas P. Erwin has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Thomas P. Erwin go to law school?
Thomas P. Erwin earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S.B.A., 1972).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas P. Erwin received?
Thomas P. Erwin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1975
B.S.B.A.
University of Nevada
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1975
California
Admitted: 1976
Nevada
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court of Nevada
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1978
Arizona
Admitted: 1994

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