Background
AV-rated lawyer with more than 20 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, shareholder and corporate disputes and class actions. A highly effective advocate, he has tried to conclusion dozens of cases before judges, juries, arbitrators and administrative hearing officers. He has been part of some of the most impacting, historic litigation in Nevada.
Pat has also developed an effective practice defending consumer cases brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Truth In Lending Act (TILA) and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). He also provides regulatory guidance for financial institutions and debt collectors, working with government agencies in the process. Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge, he assists his clients as they navigate their way through an extremely complex web of laws and regulations.
Pat is an author for the Nevada Civil Practice Manual and a Master of the Bench in the American Inns of Court. He also serves as a judge for Nevada’s We The People competition, and is an active Rotarian.
Representative Matters
- 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.
Insights & Publications
Insights & Publications
News
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Credentials
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
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Board Chair, Board of Directors, Downtown Vegas Alliance
Member, Summerlin Rotary Club
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
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2012-2025
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, 2012-2024
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
