Background
Commercial litigator known for his pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Recognized for his defamation, securities/MA and commercial construction work.
Travis Chance is well-versed in the complexities of high-stakes litigation across diverse practice areas. With a background in the physical sciences, he brings a disciplined, analytical approach to problem-solving, enabling him to craft efficient and pragmatic strategies that fit his clients’ individual needs.
Travis has significant experience in defamation and media-related disputes, defending clients’ reputations in preventing the publication of damaging stories and representing them in litigation when necessary. He regularly handles anti-SLAPP motion practice in Nevada and elsewhere and consults on how to leverage or avoid these statutory protections, depending on his clients’ goals. Travis’ broader litigation experience spans entertainment and talent management disputes, labor and employment matters, securities and governance litigation and commercial construction and real estate matters. His ability to navigate complex legal issues allows him to deliver comprehensive and effective representation at both the trial and appellate levels for clients with interests across multiple industries.
Representative Matters
- Obtained reversal, from Nevada Supreme Court, of orders dismissing case under anti-SLAPP statute and awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorneys fees and costs.
- Secured dismissal, by anti-SLAPP motion, of defamation-based complaint against foreign correspondent of state-operated news organization.
- Represented large luxury resort and casino in federal court wage class and collective action. After hearing and substantial briefing, we achieved a partial dismissal of the claims of current and former employees who allege they were not properly paid their tips while working for our client, substantially limiting the timeframe at issue to less than 5 weeks.
- Provided claim and dispute advice to owner of multimillion dollar, multifamily housing project against general contractor’s claims related to delays, overages, errors and omissions, and mechanic’s liens. All claims were settled allowing project to timely finish and preserve owner’s financing obligations.
- Defeated minority member’s attempt at a takeover of control of limited liability company by fraudulent and intentionally tortious methods in case that included derivative claims. The case settled prior to trial with the minority member relinquishing all interests in the company.
- Represented commercial lease tenant in lawsuit brought against landlord for bad faith refusal to consent to an assignment of lease and successfully obtained preliminary injunction against landlord’s attempt to terminate lease and evict.
Insights & Publications
Insights & Publications
News
News
Credentials
Education
- J.D., 2014, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Health Law Certificate
- B.S., 2010, Georgia Institute of Technology
Admissions
- California
- Colorado
- Nevada
- Wyoming
- United States District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
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U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- Supreme Court of the United States
Memberships
American Bar Association (2011-present)
The National LGBT Bar Association (2011-present)
Community Involvement
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Huntridge Family Clinic Foundation, Founding Board Member, January 2018-July 2019
The Center of Southern Nevada, Board Member and Chair of the Governance Committee, 2022-Present
Recognition
AWARDS
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2021-2026
Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Rising Stars, 2024-2025
Associate Mentor of the Year Award, 2022
Vegas Inc Top Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2020
Bridgewater A. Arnold Prize: Best Work in Commercial Transactions (2013)
