Founder/Partner
Mr. Pisanelli is the co-founder of Pisanelli Bice, PLLC, a firm focused primarily on commercial litigation. Prior to forming Pisanelli Bice in 2010, Mr. Pisanelli was the co-chair of his prior firm’s litigation group, where he oversaw 80 litigators across the United States, all the while managing his own thriving practice.

Founder/Partner
Mr. Bice is a co-founder of Pisanelli Bice, PLLC, a firm focused primarily on commercial litigation. Prior to forming Pisanelli Bice in 2010, Mr. Bice was a shareholder in his former firm, a member of its national litigation group, and the head of that firm’s Las Vegas office’s appellate practice. His diverse practice spans from complex business matters and gaming regulatory disputes to constitutional and election law controversies.

Managing Partner
Ms. Spinelli has been in practice with the firm since its inception in May of 2010, and has worked with Jim Pisanelli and Todd Bice since her legal career began.

Partner
Mr. Smith joined the firm in 2012 and returned after serving as Deputy Solicitor General of Nevada. His practice focuses on appellate and complex litigation.

Of Counsel
Ms. Mercera joined Pisanelli Bice in February of 2011 and represents clients in a variety of complex business cases. Her litigation practice is focused on commercial disputes ranging from breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims to property and construction disputes.

Of Counsel
Ms. Smith joined the firm after serving as a Deputy Chief, Assistant United States Attorney, for the Department of Justice in the District of Nevada where she supervised a team of attorneys and litigated and tried civil cases on behalf of the United States. Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Ms. Smith cultivated a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on business disputes, Section 1983 claims, and the health care industry.

Associate
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Buchwald was the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Nancy Allf in Department 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2014-2015 term. Judge Allf has a fully civil docket, including serving as a Business Court Judge.

Associate
Mr. Brady joined Pisanelli Bice in August of 2022. His practice focuses on commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Brady served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Elissa F. Cadish of the Nevada Supreme Court. He assisted the court with complex appeals in a variety of legal areas.

Associate
Mr. Stevens first joined Pisanelli Bice as a law clerk while attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law. After completing his juris doctorate, Mr. Stevens joined the firm as an associate attorney. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and business disputes.

Associate
Ms. Mateo joined Pisanelli Bice in November of 2023. Prior to joining the firm, she worked with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, as an extern for the Honorable Abbi Silver with the Nevada Supreme Court, and in the Education Advocacy Department at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.