Firm Celebrates Five Attorneys Recognized Across Multiple Practice Areas, Including Two Lawyer of the Year Distinctions
LAS VEGAS – (Aug. 20, 2026) – The Las Vegas-based litigation firm Pisanelli Bice PLLC announced today that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-reviewed honors. The firm earned recognition across multiple practice areas, including two “Lawyer of the Year” distinctions awarded to founding partners James Pisanelli and Todd Bice.
Best Lawyers recognition is based entirely on peer review, reflecting the professional excellence and reputation attorneys have earned among their colleagues in the legal community. The prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” distinction is awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and metropolitan region.
Honorees include:
2027 Lawyer of the Year:
• James J. Pisanelli, Partner & Cofounder – Litigation – Construction
• Todd L. Bice, Partner & Cofounder – Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
2027 Best Lawyers in America:
• James J. Pisanelli, Partner & Cofounder – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate
• Todd L. Bice, Partner & Cofounder – Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – First Amendment, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions
• Debra L. Spinelli, Managing Partner – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Health Care
• M. Magali Mercera, Partner – Commercial Litigation
2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America:
• Emily Buchwald, Associate – Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation
“Earning a Lawyer of the Year distinction is an extraordinary honor. To earn that recognition multiple times is a remarkable testament to their exceptional legal skill, unwavering leadership, and the respect they have earned from their peers throughout the legal community,” said Debra L. Spinelli, managing partner of Pisanelli Bice. “James and Todd have set an exceptional standard of excellence, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement.”
“These recognitions reflect the collaborative culture we’ve built at Pisanelli Bice,” said Todd L. Bice, partner and cofounder of Pisanelli Bice. “We’re proud to celebrate Debra, Magali and Emily for the exceptional work they’ve done on behalf of our clients and the reputation they’ve earned among their peers. Each of them brings exceptional talent, integrity and dedication to serving our clients every day, and their accomplishments reflect the collaborative culture and commitment to excellence that define Pisanelli Bice.”
About Pisanelli Bice:
Pisanelli Bice is a Las Vegas-based firm focused primarily on commercial litigation. The firm, founded by attorneys James J. Pisanelli and Todd L. Bice, represents clients ranging from single entity developers and entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, public agencies as well as some of Nevada’s largest gaming companies. For more information, please visit www.pisanellibice.com.
