Background
One of Las Vegas’ top commercial litigators. Twenty years handling complex commercial litigation matters. Skilled at resolving business disputes inside and outside the courtroom.
A Nevada trial lawyer with a track record of successes and co-chair of Brownstein’s Litigation Department, Frank Flansburg handles complex business disputes in court and in arbitration. He is committed to ensuring his clients achieve favorable outcomes that achieve their legal and business goals. Whether navigating complex litigation in the courtroom or resolving disputes via alternative dispute resolution forums, Frank is a solution-oriented litigator. He ensures his clients solve their issues as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Frank handles an array of disputes from guarantors’ anti-deficiency defenses and contractual formation to business torts and real property disputes. In his two decades of handling commercial litigation matters, there are few Frank hasn’t encountered before. He combines this vast knowledge with a commitment to being in the forefront on the latest litigation trends results resulting in optimal outcomes for his clients.
Frank joined Brownstein after co-founding his own firm, Schwartz Flansburg.
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Credentials
Education
- J.D., 1999, Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude
- B.A., 1996, University of Nevada, Reno, with distinction
Admissions
- Nevada
- Washington
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of Washington
- U.S. District Court, District of Washington
Memberships
American Bar Association
Clark County Bar Association
Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Nevada Justice Association
Nevada State Bar
Washington State Bar Association
Recognition
AWARDS
“Frank Flansburg listens and seeks to understand not just the legal options but also the business implications; he understands brands and values and is able to mirror them.” – Chambers USA, 2025
“Frank is very patient and meets me where I need to be. He is a master at not dummying down the conversation, but rather finding a way to engage and understand what your options are, what paths exist and the challenges with every decision.” – Chambers USA, 2024
The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2026
Chambers USA, 2024-2025
Nevada Business Magazine, Top Rank Attorneys, 2013-2018, 2025
Super Lawyers, Mountain States, 2014-2025
Vegas Inc Top Lawyers, Appellate, 2020, 2024
Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Rising Stars, 2009, 2011-2013
AV-Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2013-2020
BV-Distinguished Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2007-2012
Top 100 Lawyers of the Year, My Vegas Magazine, 2016-2017
