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James J. Pisanelli

Las Vegas, NV

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James J. Pisanelli is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Estate Litigation.

Based in
Las Vegas, NEVADA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Construction · Estate Litigation
  • Handles Business, Construction, and Estate Litigation matters from Las Vegas, NEVADA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Las Vegas) (2026).

About James J. Pisanelli: James J. Pisanelli is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Estate Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

James J. Pisanelli represents clients in Las Vegas, Nevada across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About James J. Pisanelli

Mr. Pisanelli is the co-founder of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, a Las Vegas, Nevada law firm devoted exclusively to commercial and complex litigation. Before forming Pisanelli Bice, he served as co-chair of his prior firm’s litigation group, where he managed and collaborated with more than 80 litigators nationwide. His background includes extensive experience at large, full-service commercial law firms, which informed the creation of a focused litigation boutique dedicated to handling high-stakes disputes efficiently and strategically.

Mr. Pisanelli has tried and prosecuted dozens of matters to judgment in both federal and state courts and regularly appears before the Eighth Judicial District Court’s specialty business court judges. His practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Real Estate. He has handled complex disputes involving construction projects, real estate developments, defamation claims, and health care matters, often involving substantial financial and operational risk for his clients.

A lifelong Las Vegas resident, Mr. Pisanelli takes pride in representing many of Nevada’s prominent gaming, health care, and development companies. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, closely held businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs seeking practical, results-driven representation in complex commercial and construction-related disputes throughout Nevada.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Nevada

    B.S. · 1987

  • Boston University School of Law

    J.D. · 1990

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Arizona, State Bar o

    ACTIVE

  • Nevada, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Las Vegas)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Las Vegas)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Las Vegas)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Las Vegas)

    2013

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Development

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

400 South Seventh Street, Suite 300

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

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  • What areas of law does James J. Pisanelli practice?

    James J. Pisanelli focuses on Business, Construction, Estate Litigation, Litigation, and Real Estate.

  • Where is James J. Pisanelli located?

    James J. Pisanelli primarily serves clients in Las Vegas, Nevada, with an office at 400 South Seventh Street, Suite 300.

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