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Micah Echols

Marquis Aurbach Coffing

20 years of experience
Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Construction Law ...
Nevada

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Mr. Echols focuses his practice on complex litigation and appeals. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in the State of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Echols has handled all types of civil appeals and complex litigation, including constitutional questions, commercial litigation, construction, real estate, insurance, personal injury, contract disputes, and torts. micah@claggettlaw.com or 702-655-2346.

Practice Areas

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Construction Law: Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Gov & Administrative Law: Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Nevada
Since 2003

9th Circuit
Since 2007

Federal Circuit
Since 2013

U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2007

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Attorney: Marquis Aurbach Coffing; 2003 - Current

Law Clerk: Eighth Judicial District Court, Las Vegas, Nevada; 2003 - 2003

Education

Brigham Young University: J.D. (2003) | Law; 2000 - 2003

Brigham Young University: B.A. (1999) | Spanish; 1994 - 1999

Awards

Mountain States Super Lawyers (Appellate): Super Lawyers; 2017

Mountain States Super Lawyers (Appellate): Super Lawyers; 2016

Mountain States Super Lawyers (Appellate): Super Lawyers; 2015

AV Preeminent: Martindale-Hubbell; 2014

Mountain States Super Lawyers (Appellate): Super Lawyers; 2014

Rising Star--Appellate Category: Super Lawyers; 2013

Top Lawyer for Lawsuits/Disputes: VEGAS INC.; 2012

NITA Advocate: National Institute for Trial Advocacy; 2009

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Professional Associations

CLE Committee, State Bar of Nevada: Member; 2009 - Current

Nevada Justice Association: 2004 - Current

Clark County Bar Association: 2004 - Current

Publications

Articles & Publications

Can Savings Statutes Cure the Failure to Attach a Medical Malpractice Affidavit to a Complaint?, 31 Communiqué 16 (Nov. 2010).

Changing the Face of Premises Liability in Nevada: Davenport v. Comstock Hills-Reno Requiring an Affirmative Duty for Premises Owners to "Maintain" and Upgrade, 37 UWLA L. Rev. 76 (2004).

Chapters on Civil Jurisdiction and Attorney Fees, Costs, and Sanctions, NEVADA APPELLATE PRACTICE MANUAL (2d ed. 2016).

Co-Author, Civil Appeal Checklist with Forms (NJA 2d ed. 2008 & 3d ed. 2009).

Co-Author, Contaminated Property? Relief and Reason May Be Within Sight, Focus, A Supplement to The Enterprise, September 16, 2002, at 9.

Co-Author, Justice Done: Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. v. Thitchener, 32 NJA Advocate (Nov./Dec. 2008).

Co-Author, The Nevada Supreme Court Comprehensively Amends the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, 17 Nev. Lawyer 30 (2009).

Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Civil Cases when Filing a Notice of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nevada, 31 NTLA Advocate 14 (May/June 2007).

Common Pitfalls to Avoid when Filing a Civil Writ Petition to the Supreme Court of Nevada, 33 NJA Advocate 13 (May/June 2009).

Comprehensive Changes to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, 18 NEV. LAWYER 26 (June 2010).

Don’t Let Procedural Issues Spoil Your Supreme Court Appeal, 34 NJA Advocate 11 (Nov./Dec. 2010).

Drafting Attorney Fees Order to Withstand an Appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court, 21 Nev. Lawyer 6 (Aug. 2013).

Expediting Litigation and Appeals in Real Estate Cases, CCIM Perspective 4 (Jul./Aug. 2008).

Five Things to Remember in Ninth Circuit Appellate Practice, COMMUNIQUÉ 28 (Jan. 2017).

Is the Courtroom the Right Place for Religion? Difficulties in Restricting Religious Arguments During the Sentencing Phase of Pennsylvania Death Penalty Cases: Commonwealth v. Spotz, 36 UWLA L. Rev. 254 (2005).

Navigating Post-Judgment Motions in Nevada State Court, 20 Nev. Lawyer 6 (Jan. 2012).

Offers of Judgment in Nevada: Best Friend or Worst Enemy?, 18 NEV. LAWYER 33 (Nov. 2010).

Overcoming Jurisdictional Defects in Your Civil Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nevada, 33 NJA Advocate 14 (Sept./Oct. 2009).

Preparing Your District Court Case for an Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nevada, 16 Nev. Lawyer 14 (2008).

Punitive Damages Can Lay Businesses Low; Learn How They Happen, Las Vegas Business Press (Dec. 27, 2010).

Remember to Demonstrate Good Cause When Attempting to Serve the Summons and Complaint, 35 NJA Advocate 19 (Sept./Oct. 2011).

Remember to Include Effective Interest Provisions in Your Real Estate Contracts, CCIM PERSPECTIVE (2009).

Seeking Emergency Relief in the Supreme Court of Nevada, 34 NJA Advocate 13 (Sept./Oct. 2010).

Seller Beware: Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Real Property, 3 Real Estate Success Magazine 16 (2006).

Striking a Balance Between Employer Business Interests and Employee Privacy: Using Respondeat Superior to Justify the Monitoring of Web-Based, Personal Electronic Mail Accounts of Employees in the Workplace, 7 Comp. L. Rev. & Tech. J. 273 (2003).

Taking Advantage of Property Tax Appeals, CCIM Perspective 4 (Jul./Aug. 2010).

The Supreme Court of Nevada Amends NRAP 16 GOVERNING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES IN CIVIL APPEALS, 14 Nev. Lawyer 16 (2006).

To What Extent Can the Offer of Judgment Penalty Provisions Under NRS 17.115 and NRCP 68 Be Applied?, 30 Communiqué 16 (June/Jul. 2009).

Using Motions in Limine at Trial to Effectively Preserve Appeal Issues, 32 Communiqué 23 (Oct. 2011).

What Is the Proper Measure of Damages Owed for Wrongful Deprivation of Real Property?, 35 NJA Advocate 23 (Nov./Dec. 2011).

When Are Attorney Fees Incurred on Appeal Recoverable?, 29 Communiqué 28 (Mar. 2008).

When Can a Supreme Court Appeal Be Decided on the Record?, 34 NJA Advocate 11 (May/June 2010) (reprinted in 32 The Writ 12 (May 2010)).

When Is Final and Binding Arbitration Not Final and Binding?, CCIM Perspective 4 (Jan./Feb. 2010).

When Should You Consult an Appellate Attorney?, CCIM Perspective 5 (Jan./Feb. 2008).

When Should You File a Cross-Appeal After the Opposing Party Has Appealed to the Supreme Court of Nevada?, 31 NTLA Advocate 11 (Nov./Dec. 2007).

When Should You Use an Amicus Curiae in Your Nevada Supreme Court Case?, 31 The Writ 14 (Dec. 2009).

Who Has Standing to Make a Construction Defect Claim?, 30 Communiqué 20 (Oct. 2009).

“Litigation-Avoidance” Provisions Do Not Necessarily Void Appeal Rights, 28 Communiqué 36 (Dec. 2007).

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Speaking Engagements

Post-Judgment Motions in State and Federal Courts, 2017 NEVADA GOVERNMENT CIVIL ATTORNEYS CONFERENCE (May 11, 2017).

The Future of Your Case: Appellate Issues to Remember During Trial, NJA LITIGATOR LUNCH (Mar. 9, 2016).

Co-Presenter, Construction Defect Claims: Offers of Judgment, Trial Strategies, and Appellate Strategies, NEVADA STATE BAR CONSTRUCTION DEFECT SEMINAR (Dec. 3, 2014).

Moderator, Appellate Ethics and Preserving Issues for Appeal in the Nevada State District Courts, NEVADA STATE BAR ANNUAL MEETING (Jul. 12, 2014).