Media Coverage

Reno-Gazette Journal's "People on the Move" features Jones Vargas' Molly Rezac
The non-profit organization, STEP2, appoints stockholder Molly Rezac to its board of directors. Step2 provides services to women and children throughout northern Nevada.

The Reno-Gazette Journal features John Sande IV in "People You Should Get to Know"
A recent issue of northern Nevada’s Reno Gazette-Journal features Reno associate John Sande IV, focusing on his leadership role in the community, giving back and his choice to remain in the area.

Matthew Milone authors a piece for In Business Las vegas
Jones Vargas shareholder Matthew Milone discuses health care reform and its effects

Super Lawyers lists Jones Vargas
Super Lawyers’ 2010 Corporate Counsel Edition includes both Jones Vargas’ Reno and Las Vegas Real Estate Practice Groups, which includes well known attorneys such as Michael Buckley, Dave Davis, Jodi Goodheart, Elizabeth Fielder and Brett Scolari.

Kenny Ching weighs in for GOOD Magazine
Kenny Ching responds to reader questions in the magazine's new "Ask a Lawyer" section.

GOOD Magazine features insight from Kenny Ching
Jones Vargas’ Kenny Ching offers insight into home foreclosures, squatters, what’s legal and what’s not in this national publication.

Las Vegas Business Press recognizes Michael Buckley
Best Lawyers names Michael Buckley 2010 "Las Vegas Real Estate Lawyer of the Year," earning him a spot in the Las Vegas Business Press

In Business Las Vegas features Michael Buckley
Jones Vargas shareholder Michael Buckley is featured in In Business Las Vegas’ “On the Move” section for being named Best Lawyers 2010 "Las Vegas Real Estate Lawyer of the Year"

Jones Vargas named among Las Vegas Business Press' Top Law firms
Jones Vargas Las Vegas is ranked among the Las Vegas Business Press’ top law firms

Donation Made in Memory of Jones Vargas' Herbert Jones
The Las Vegas Review-Journal acknowledges a donation of $125,000 from attorneys Kathleen and Randall Jones in honor of Jones' father, Herbert Jones, a founding partner in Jones Vargas

Richard Trachok in the Reno Gazette-Journal
Richard Trachok is mentioned in the RGJ’s “People on the Move” section as the newest member of Jones Vargas' Reno law firm. Trachok is a shareholder in the firm with extensive experience in regulatory and gaming law, utility regulation and commercial litigation

Access to Healthcare Network names Ryan Herrick to its board of directors
Access to Healthcare Network welcomes Jones Vargas’ Ryan Herrick to its board of directors.

Joe Brown makes economic predictions in the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Brown, among Las Vegas’ best-known business leaders, predicts the city’s future economy in “Outlook 2010”

Steve Polikalas in Northern Nevada Business Weekly's "People"
Steve Polikalas, a member of the firm's government and transactional practice groups, elected president of Reno’s Downtown Improvement Association

Joe Brown contributes to Las Vegas Business Press feature
Jones Vargas President Joe Brown weighs in on the future of Las Vegas in the Business Press’ “2010 Outlook” cover story

Communiqué includes Jones Vargas’ Karl Nielson
Past CCBA President Karl Nielson of Jones Vargas joins other CCBA members in contributing to the annual “Shoes That Fit” program

Joe Brown named in In Business Las Vegas
Jones Vargas President Joe W. Brown named to community board of Wells Fargo in "People on the Move"

Jones Vargas named in December Las Vegas Business Press
Jones Vargas among law firms mentioned in "09 Rewind"

Reno Gazette-Journal names John Desmond "People on the Move"
John Desmond receives the Howard D. McKibben Model of Professionalism Award

Brian Matter in December 2009 Communique
Brian Matter authors a piece on the southern Nevada legal market for the Clark County Bar Association's "Communique".

Daniel Cereghino in Las Vegas Business Press
Jones Vargas' Daneil Cereghino passes Nevada State Bar Exam

Jesse Wadhams in August 2009 Nevada Business Journal
Jesse Wadhams authors a piece for the Nevada Business Journal on the 2009 Legislative Session.

Mountain States Edition of "Super Lawyers" magazine names 10 attorneys from Jones Vargas' Las Vegas office
The Mountain States Edition of Super Lawyers magazine names Nevada’s “Super Lawyers” including 10 attorneys who work out of the Las Vegas office.

Joe Brown interviewed in In Business Las Vegas
Jones Vargas President Joe W. Brown is interviewed in this In Business Las Vegas piece about Las Vegas’ “top lawyers.”

Mountain States Edition of "Super Lawyers" magazine names six attorneys from Jones Vargas' Reno office
The Mountain States Edition of Super Lawyers magazine names Nevada’s “Super Lawyers” including six attorneys who work out in the firm’s Reno office.

Alan Rabkin in Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Jones Vargas Stockholder Alan Rabkin was recently recognized in the business publication, Northern Nevada Business Weekly for his work in recapitalization and insurance licensing.

Richard Barrier on "Exit Planning" for businesses in Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Richard Barrier, Of Counsel in the Las Vegas office of Jones Vargas, authors an article for the Northern Nevada Business Weekly on precautionary measures to take when selling your business.

The ADA Amendments Act -- What Every Employer Needs to Know
Jones Vargas Reno stockholder Molly Malone Rezac, along with associate Nicole Harvey, both members of the Employment Law Practice Group, authored a piece on the ADA Amendment Act and what employers need to know in order to prevent discrimination law suits.

New Las Vegas Office Shareholders in Las Vegas Business Press
Newly named stockholders in Jones Vargas’ Las Vegas office are mentioned in the Las Vegas Business Press alongside Michael Buckley, head of the firm’s Transactional Practice Group, who was recently appointed to the Las Vegas City Planning Commission.

New Reno Shareholders in Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Newly named stockholders in the Reno office, Ryan Herrick, Brian Irvine and Brett Scolari are featured in an article in Reno’s Northern Nevada Business Weekly.

Jim Wadhams Weighs in on the State's Budget Deficit During "Nevada Newsmakers"
Las Vegas stockholder and member of the Government Affairs Practice Group, James Wadhams, is quoted on the state’s budget deficit in a summary article regarding his most recent appearance on the television show,” Nevada Newsmakers.”

Janet Chubb Nominated for Turnaround Management Association of Nevada's "Bankruptcy Practitioner of the Year"
Reno stockholder Janet Chubb is included among the nominees for the Turnaround Management Association of Nevada’s “Bankruptcy Practitioner of the Year” award. Ms. Chubb is one of only two lawyers in the state of Nevada to be inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy and is a twice-appointed, once-elected lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.

Senator William Raggio and James Wadhams in Las Vegas Review Journal's "Behind the Lawmakers" Feature
Longtime stockholders in the Reno and Las Vegas offices of Jones Vargas, Senator Wiliam Raggio and James Wadhams are included in a large piece on legislation and lobbying in Nevada. Wadhams is named as one of “Six Lobbyists You Should Know.”

Jesse Wadhams on Taxation in Nevada Business Journal
Jesse Wadhams, associate in Jones Vargas’ Government Affairs Practice Group, weighs in on tax increases for the mining industry for the Nevada Business Journal.

Janet Chubb and Elizabeth Fielder named to CREW Board of Directors
Jones Vargas Stockholders Janet Chubb and Elizabeth Fielder are featured in a piece on the appointment of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) of Northern Nevada’s 2009 board of directors. Fielder is the organization’s new president.

Reno Office Contributed to more than 20 Non-profit Organizations in 2008
Jones Vargas’ Reno office is included in the Reno Gazette-Journal’s holiday feature on corporate giving in 2008 for its contributions to more than 20 non-profit organizations during the year.

Three Join Team at Jones Vargas Reno
The Reno office of Jones Vargas welcomes litigation associates Justin Bustos, Kenneth Ching and Nicole Harvey.

Companies Brace for More Legal Woes
Jones Vargas Employment Law attorney Molly Malone Rezac offers insight on the potential increase of employment claims as a result of company’s efforts to reduce costs by cutting labor expenses.

On The Move
The Las Vegas Business Press highlights associates Anthony DiRaimondo, Dana Krulewitz and Daniel Stewart as new members of the Firm’s litigation practice group.

Fielder to be Installed as CREW Chief
Jones Vargas stockholder Elizabeth Fielder was highlighted in the Reno Gazette Journal as the incoming president of Commercial Real Estate Women of Northern Nevada.

Summit to Focus on Economy
Jones Vargas stockholder Alan Rabkin was recognized as a keynote speaker for the Nevada Business Summit Nov. 17. Rabkin’s presentation focuses on the business of banking and what it may look like one year from now.

Jones Vargas' Reno Office Supports Girl Scouts Dinner
The Reno office of Jones Vargas sponsored the 6th annual Celebrating Women in Leadership Awards Dinner. Funds raised support Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s more than 100 programs and services for its nearly 9,000 members.

Jones Vargas Of Counsel, Alan Rabkin, Speaks at Nevada Business Summit
The University of Nevada Reno’s Nevada News announced Jones Vargas stockholder Alan Rabkin as keynote speaker for the Nevada Business Summit Nov. 17. Rabkin’s presentation focuses on the business of banking and what it may look like one year from now.

Bankruptcy Bar Association Elects Louis Bubala III President
The Reno Gazette Journal announced the selection of Jones Vargas associate Louis Bubala III as president of the 120-member Northern Nevada Bankruptcy Bar Association.

Subcontractors, suppliers file more claims
Jones Vargas associate Brian Irvine contributed to a Northern Nevada Business Weekly story regarding an increase in claims filed with the Nevada State Contractors Board by subcontractors and suppliers. Irvine says a rise in claims by both subcontractors and general contractors waiting for payment isn’t unexpected considering the current economic climate.

Jones Vargas Contributes to “Stand Up for Students” Event
The Reno office of Jones Vargas is recognized among other sponsors of the “Stand Up for Students” event celebrating the merger of the Education Collaborative and the Education Foundation into the Education Alliance of Washoe County.

In Memoriam: 7th Annual Memorial Service Gathers Legal Community to Remember Their Colleagues
An article in Communiqué highlighted Herbert M. Jones, Jones Vargas’ founding partner, as well as other members of the Las Vegas legal community who passed away during the previous year.

Integrity in Difficult times
In his monthly column, A Message from the President, in Communiqué, Karl Nielson, Jones Vargas stockholder and president of the Clark County Bar Association, writes about the importance of integrity especially in difficult times.

Jones Vargas Attorneys Donate to the 3rd Annual Battle of the Rattle
The Reno office of Jones Vargas was listed in the Reno Gazette Journal for its contribution to the 3rd annual Battle of the Rattle that raises funds to help children with diabetes attend Nevada Diabetes Association camps.

Jones Vargas Attorneys Included in the 2009 Edition of “The Best Lawyers in America”
In Business Las Vegas recognized Jones Vargas Las Vegas stockholders Joseph Brown, Michael Buckley, Douglas Cohen, Edward Garcia, Gary Goodheart, Jodi Goodheart, Paul Lemcke, Kirk Lenhard and James Wadhams for their inclusion in the 2009 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America.”

Jones Vargas Attorneys Named Among Nation’s Top Lawyers
The Reno Gazette Journal listed seven Jones Vargas attorneys from the Reno office selected for the 2009 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” including stockholders Michael Alonso, Janet Chubb, William “Dave” Davies Jr., Elizabeth Fielder, Ann Morgan, Albert Pagni and John Sande III.

Seven Jones Vargas Attorneys Included in 2009 Edition of "The Best Lawyers in America"
The Northern Nevada Business Weekly highlighted seven Jones Vargas attorneys from the Reno office selected for the 2009 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” including stockholders Michael Alonso, Janet Chubb, William “Dave” Davis Jr., Elizabeth Fielder, Ann Morgan, Albert Pagni and John Sande III.

Northern Nevada Resident Passes Nevada Bar Examination
Jones Vargas associate Nicole Harvey, a Sparks resident, was recognized in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly for passing the Nevada Bar examination.

Proposed Building Shorter by One Floor
Jones Vargas stockholder Edward Garcia, representing Steelman Properties LLC, is quoted in an article that details the proposed Silverado office building in Las Vegas changing from a three-story to a two-story development.

Holding Court in Las Vegas, The End of Envy
Jones Vargas managing partner Gary Goodheart is featured in an article focusing on national and regional law firm mergers with Nevada firms.

Government Affairs: Jim Wadhams
Stockholder Jim Wadhams is highlighted in a special section of the Las Vegas Business Press for his involvement in landmark issues such as medical malpractice, tort reform, builders’ rights to repair and most recently, the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act.

The List: Law Firms
Jones Vargas’ Las Vegas office ranked fourth on Las Vegas Business Press’ “The List,” highlighting area law firms. Jones Vargas Las Vegas currently has 41 attorneys, 19 of whom are partners.

What to do when Creditors File for Bankruptcy Protection
Jones Vargas stockholders Janet Chubb and Elizabeth Fielder along with associate Louis Bubala, co-wrote an article in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly’s 2008 Business Law Guide special section explaining debtors’ rights and responsibilities when a creditor files for bankruptcy protection.

Employment Missteps in a Tight Economy
Jones Vargas Reno Stockholder Ann Morgan penned an article in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly’s 2008 Business Law Guide special section regarding practices and procedures that business owners and managers should follow when staff layoffs are inevitable.

People: Jesse Wadhams
Associate Jesse Wadhams was highlighted in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly for leading a legislative panel discussion at the Nevada Rural Electric Association’s annual meeting.

The List: Law Firms
The Las Vegas office of Jones Vargas was included in the Las Vegas Business Press’ “Book of Lists” under the Law Firms category. The firm ranked second based on its number of local attorneys.

Jones Vargas Shows its Expertise in Commercial Real Estate
Stockholders Michael Alonso, Dave Davis, Jr., and Elizabeth Fielder, as well as associates Benjamin Kennedy and Brett Scolari were highlighted in an advertorial for their commercial real estate experience in northern Nevada.

You Know You're Getting Older
In his monthly column, A Message From President, in the Communiqué newsletter, stockholder Karl L. Nielson offers a lighthearted perspective on getting older.

Commissioners okay more funds for attorneys in Arimetco bankruptcy case
In an article regarding the Arimetco bankruptcy case, associate Louis Bubala III is recognized for his work on the issue and for securing additional funds to continue proceedings.

Chubb Attends Paris Camp for Bankruptcy Judges
Stockholder Janet Chubb was highlighted for her involvement in the GRIP 21 Initiative for Insolvency Prevention, Judicial Summer Camp for Bankruptcy Judges in Paris.

Nevada Newsmakers
Reno associate John Sande IV appeared as a guest on Channel 4's "Nevada Newsmakers."

Nevada Newsmakers
Stockholders Michael Alonso and Associate John Sande IV appeared as guests on Channel 4's Nevada newsmakers September 10th and 11th, respectively.

People: Janet L. Chubb and Ann Morgan
Mountain States “Super Lawyers” magazine recognized stockholders Janet Chubb and Ann Morgan among its Top 40 Women Lawyers in the Mountain Region. Also recognized were stockholders Michael Alonso, Albert Pagni, William Raggio.

Local Jones Vargas Attorney Appointed by DQ Holdings
Stockholder Janet Chubb was featured in an article for her appointment by DQ Holdings to serve on the Oversight Committee of the Desert Power Liquidating Trust. In her new role, Chubb will monitor the actions of the liquidating trustee.

People
Jones Vargas Reno summer clerks David Audorff Jr. and Brent Meyer were highlighted as joining one of Nevada’s most prestigious law firms. Audorff and Meyer are second-year law students who worked on client-billable, clerk-level projects through August.

The List: Law Firms
The Las Vegas office of Jones Vargas was ranked fourth with 44 local attorneys, 19 local partners and 12 national attorneys. The list also mentioned Jones Vargas’ practice areas and included Gary Goodheart as managing partner.

Special Event Highlights: 18th Annual Meet Your Judges Mixer
Jones Vargas is listed as one of the law firm sponsors for the event held on May 20, 2008. The firm’s stockholders Karl L. Nielson and Constance Akridge are pictured with Former CCBA President Bryan Scott and Hon. Elissa Cadish respectively.

CCBA Presents Liberty Bell Awards
Stockholder Karl L. Nielson is pictured shaking hands with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman during Clark County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award ceremony on May 20, 2008. Nielson is currently serving as president of the Clark County Bar Association.

An Officer and a Gentleman
In his two page column, A Message From the President, in the Communique, Stockholder Karl L. Nielson pays tribute to Herbert M. Jones, one of the firm’s founding partners who passed away recently at the age of 93.

Web Site Names Jones Vargas Nevada’s No. 1 “Most Powerful” Law Firm
A Sparks Tribune and a Reno Gazette-Journal article features Jones Vargas as Nevada’s most powerful law firm as determined by PolitickerNV.com, an online magazine covering Nevada politics. The magazine ranked “law firms in the state that carry the most political power – the most sway over the business of government and politics." The article makes mention of stockholders Mike Alonso, Joe Brown, John Sande III and Jim Wadhams, among others.

PolitickerNV.com Recognizes Jones Vargas Law Firm
Jones Vargas was named “Nevada’s Most Powerful Law Firm” by PolitickerNV.com, an online magazine covering Nevada politics. The listing noted the works of firm stockholders Mike Alonso, Joe Brown, John Sande III and Jim Wadhams, among others.

Q&A With Bill Raggio
Jones Vargas Stockholder and State Senator Bill Raggio offers his point of view in a two-page Q&A featured in In Business Las Vegas. The article includes a picture of Raggio looking out the window of his downtown Reno office.

Food, Wine, Beer on Tap at Organic Uncorked
The firm’s stockholder Janet Chubb is pictured with associates Whitney Bocchi, Lou Bubala and Steve Shevorski at the Organic Uncorked’s fundraising event on June 7, 2008. Organic Uncorked is a nonprofit corporation which functions as a source of environmental information for northern Nevada.

Pink Slip – Employment Lawyers Busy as Companies Trim Staffs to Deal with Slowdown
An article in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly focused on employment law as companies have been cutting staff due to the slow economic times. The article includes commentary from firm stockholder Ann Morgan.

Jones Vargas Celebrates Long History in Silver State
Jones Vargas’ 80th anniversary is featured in the Law Quarterly edition of In Business Las Vegas. The half-page article includes commentary from firm stockholders Al Pagni, Mel Close, Joe Brown and the late Herb Jones.

Prominent Attorney Herbert Jones Dies at 93
One of Jones Vargas’ founding members, Herbert M. Jones, passed away recently at the age of 93. We acknowledge, with sadness, the passing of our leader, mentor and friend. Herb led by example, and he set a standard of practice and ethical behavior that still guides the firm today. He will be greatly missed.

The Sande Family – Creating the Best Little City
An article in the northern Nevada lifestyle publication, RLife, features the Sande family and their contribution to the community in which they’ve lived for more than 50 years.

CCBA Welcomes New Leaders
Jones Vargas’ Karl Nielson is welcomed into his Clark County Bar Association Presidency in the March issue of the organization’s monthly publication, “Communiqué.”

Chubb Reappointed to Settlement Conference Program
Jones Vargas stockholder Janet Chubb was recently reappointed to the State of Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Conference Program. Chubb joins a panel of 13 other judges in the state for her three-year term and has been included as a mediation judge for the program since 1997.

Reno Gazette Journal
Jones Vargas worked with CUB Country 94.5 FM in Reno to put together a shipment of CDs and DVDs for troops stationed overseas.

Online: Forbes/MSNBC/LVRJ/RGJ
A story circulated by the New Jersey Associated Press, and picked up by Forbes, MSNBC, the Las Vegas Review Journal and the Reno Gazette Journal, highlights Jones Vargas attorney Brian Irvine’s work on an antitrust lawsuit filed against the Chinese government and its companies. The flood of Chinese imports has triggered a growing number of similar lawsuits, but individuals and companies often find it impossible to win damages or other legal redress, especially for lawsuits filed overseas.

Jones Vargas Makes Headlines in Online Magazine, Slate.com
Jones Vargas attorneys Bradley Schrager and Tracy DiFillippo were featured in the online magazine, Slate.com, during the hotly-contested Nevada Democratic Caucus. Slate.com ran the story on its front page as part of its "Hot Documents" section, and Mr. Schrager and Ms. DiFillippo's motion was featured.

Reno Gazette Journal
As Chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation John Sande III of Jones Vargas Reno, assists in securing the title sponsorship of The Legends Reno-Tahoe Open by the firm’s client, RED Development and The Legends at Sparks Marina.

Reno Gazette Journal
Jones Vargas Reno contributes to a number of northern Nevada non-profit organizations in 2007.

Communiqué
Karl Nielson, the newly-elected president of the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA), participates in the Zappos.com “Shoes That Fit” holiday charity drive as part of his work with the Community Service Committee of the CCBA.

ReD Report
Elizabeth Fielder of Jones Vargas is the incoming President-Elect of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) of northern Nevada.

Las Vegas Review Journal
Jim Wadhams, representing Jones Vargas client Golden Tavern Gaming, comments on issues arising from compliance with Nevada’s Clean Indoor Air Act and circumstances in which food may be served inside bars and other establishments where smoking is allowed.

Las Vegas Business Press
Jim Wadhams consults on the possible implications and impacts resulting from the merger of UnitedHealth and Sierra Health Services

In Business Las Vegas
Eleven Jones Vargas attorneys are featured in this roundup of the “Best Lawyers” in Las Vegas for 2008

Las Vegas Business Press
Richard Barrier and Bryan Lindsey join the Jones Vargas Transactional Group

Las Vegas Business Press
Jim Wadhams discusses the impacts of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air act on food delivery-focused businesses in the Las Vegas area

Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Jesse Wadhams of Jones Vargas Reno is among government relations presenters at the TerraLex Annual General Meeting, a consortium of top attorneys from around the world

Northern Nevada Business Weekly
PEOPLE: Kim Lou, Thoran Towler Join Jones Vargas Reno

Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Six Jones Vargas Reno Attorneys Named to “The Best Lawyers in America”

Reno Gazette-Journal – Business Section
PEOPLE: Jones Vargas Announces Two New Associates in its Litigation Practice Group, Kim Lou and Thoran Towler

Las Vegas Business Press
On The Move: Jones Vargas Associate Katie Fellows Accepted to Leadership Las Vegas

Reno Gazette Journal – Business Section
PEOPLE: The Best Lawyers in America recently announced its “Best” lawyers for 2008, six of which are Jones Vargas attorneys in the Reno offices.

Reno Gazette Journal – Business Section
20 Under 40 Award Winners Announced, John Sande IV Named One of Top Young Businessman