Patrick J. Reilly

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Background

AV-rated lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience in state and federal courts. Renowned for skilled, matter-of-fact representation. Refined courtroom strategist highly regarded among attorneys as a fierce but fair advocate.

Patrick Reilly is a commercial litigator who handles a wide range of complex and high-profile business cases, including real estate litigation, corporate disputes and class actions. A highly effective advocate, he has successfully tried dozens of jury trials, bench trials, private arbitrations and administrative hearings. He has also prevailed in numerous appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, where many of his cases established important precedent under federal and state law. He has been part of some of Nevada’s most impactful, historic litigation, including the longest civil jury trial in Nevada history.

Pat has also developed an extremely effective practice representing businesses confronted with state and federal agency enforcement. He provides regulatory guidance and representation in administrative and court proceedings and is particularly known for successfully combating regulatory overreach. Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge, he assists his clients as they navigate the complex web of laws and regulations. Pat is committed to his community and the legal profession. He is currently a board member for the Economic Club of Las Vegas and, until recently, served as chairman of the Board of the Downtown Vegas Alliance. He is a regular contributing author for the Nevada Civil Practice Manual and the Nevada Real Estate Manual. He is also a Master of the Bench in the American Inns of Court.

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Recent Experience

Successfully defended numerous shareholder derivative actions and proxy disputes involving publicly traded companies.
Successfully litigated and arbitrated many private entity disputes between shareholders, partners, and LLC members, including multi-million dollar buyouts and dissolutions.
Successfully defended numerous consumer class actions and individual lawsuits brought under the TCPA, FCRA, and FDCPA.
Successfully appeared in numerous appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Nevada Supreme Court, playing key roles in creating favorable precedent for lenders, homeowners associations, real property owners and debt collectors.

Commercial Litigation

Obtained dismissal with prejudice of proposed class action on behalf of Treasure Island, a leading U.S.-based hotel, restaurant and casino operator, in connection with a federal antitrust case alleging that Las Vegas hotels used a revenue software called ‘Rainmaker’ to share rack rates and fix them at sub-competitive rates.
Successfully defended Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, a government agency and the official destination marketing organization for Southern Nevada, in an appeal before the Nevada Supreme Court relating to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority acquisition of the Las Vegas Monorail and related property easements, and recovered attorney’s fees in excess of $250,000.00.
Substituted into litigation after trial dismissal and successfully defended a $2 million post-trial motion requesting attorneys’ fees and sanctions against Las Vegas casino and their counsel for alleged discovery sanctions during six years of litigation. Tamares Las Vegas Properties, LLC v. Travelers Indemn. Co., — F. Supp. 3d, —2023 WL 6379614 (D. Nev. 2023).
Secured dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Nevada alleging that a special events permit excluding persons under 21 from portions of the Fremont Street Experience was unconstitutional.
Successfully defended national retailer against creditor attempts to impose receivership over anchor tenant after tenant default.
Obtained a prejudgment writ of attachment against nearly $2 million from a Nevada casino cage securing an unpaid contract debt.

Consumer Regulation Litigation

Advises numerous lenders and debt collectors regarding regulatory compliance with Nevada and federal consumer protection laws.
Obtained summary judgment and permanent injunction enjoining state regulator from enforcing advisory opinion limiting refinancing of consumer loans, and obtained sanctions award in excess of $150,000.00 based upon state regulator’s “frivolous” arguments before the court.
Obtained preliminary injunction enjoining state regulator from enforcing interpretations of two state statutes. The state had required consumer lenders to provide a notice of repayment plan even when the lender had no intention of suing to recover defaulted loans. The state also required lenders to obtain a formal credit check with every loan application, even where the lender had a prior lending history with that borrower.
Persuaded the State of Nevada Financial Institutions Division under threat of litigation to rescind emergency directives imposed at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, including a “moratorium on collections” prohibiting sending letters, making telephone calls and even responding to credit disputes.

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Education

J.D., 1996, Loyola Law School
B.A., 1988, University of Southern California

Admissions

California
Nevada
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships

ACA International (Association of Credit and Collection Professionals)

American Inns of Court Las Vegas Chapter, Master of the Bench

Clark County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

Community Involvement

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Board of Directors, Downtown Vegas Alliance

Economic Club of Las Vegas

Recognition

AWARDS

“Patrick is a very good attorney. He’s knowledgeable in the field, practical and on top of the many ongoing matters for our company.” “He is excellent legal counsel, incredibly knowledgeable and is lovely to work with. He’s bright enough to make light bulbs jealous.” “Pat is a great partner. He is responsive, inventive and proactive.” – Chambers USA, 2024

“It’s always a pleasure to work with Patrick Reilly.” “Pat is a solid lawyer and has a broad range in terms of legal acumen and the kinds of cases he handles.” – Chambers USA, 2023

Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating

The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2012-2026

Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial, 2018-2025

Vegas Inc Top Lawyers, Consumer Protection, 2020, 2022, 2024

Mountain States Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2012-2025

Mountain States Super Lawyers, “Top 100 Lawyers,” 2017, 2018

Nevada Business Magazine, Nevada Legal Elite, 2011, 2014-2017

Benchmark Litigation, Future Star, 2013-2018

InBusiness Las Vegas, 40 Under 40, 2006

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