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Josh Cole Aicklen, Entertainment Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, General, and Litigation · 4.8/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Managing PartneratLewis Brisbois Bisgaard And Smith Llp

Las Vegas, NV

Practicing entertainment in Las Vegas since 1990.

36+
Years practicing
4.8 ★
1 client review
4
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Josh Cole Aicklen is a managing partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Litigation. Josh has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard And Smith Llp. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Las Vegas, NV
Experience
over 36 years
Known for
Entertainment · General · Litigation
  • Handles Entertainment, General, and Litigation matters from Las Vegas, NV.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Josh Cole Aicklen: Josh Cole Aicklen is a managing partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Litigation. Josh has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard And Smith Llp. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Josh takes on

Josh concentrates on entertainment, general, litigation, business, and consumer. Each area below outlines the kind of case Josh handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Entertainment cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Josh takes entertainment matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Josh agrees to represent you.

General cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Josh takes general matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Josh agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Josh takes litigation matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Josh agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Josh takes business matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Josh agrees to represent you.

Consumer cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Josh takes consumer matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Josh agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Josh Cole Aicklen — entertainment lawyer in Las Vegas

Josh Cole Aicklen is a managing partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Litigation. Josh has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard And Smith Llp. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Josh Cole Aicklen is a lawyer practicing entertainment, ethics & professional responsibility, general liability and 3 other areas of law. Josh received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years. Josh practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Las Vegas, NV.

Working with Josh on a entertainment matter

Josh Cole Aicklen is a lawyer practicing entertainment, ethics & professional responsibility, general liability and 3 other areas of law. Josh received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years. Josh practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Las Vegas, NV.

Clients Josh works with

Josh reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and litigation matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Whittier College School of Law

    J.D. · 1990

  • University of Southern California

    B.A. Political · 1985

Jurisdictions

Josh's state bar admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • Nevada

    2000 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1990 · ACTIVE

Josh studied at J.D. in Whittier College School of Law and B.A. Political in University of Southern California.

Law school and academic background

Josh completed J.D. in Whittier College School of Law and B.A. Political in University of Southern California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Josh runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Josh has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Josh's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Long Beach, Los Angeles and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

    membership

Locations

Josh Cole Aicklen's office in Las Vegas

Josh's primary office is at 6385 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 600, Las Vegas, NV, 89118. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard And Smith Llp

6385 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 600

Las Vegas, NV 89118

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Josh Cole Aicklen — 4.8/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Josh. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing entertainment attorneys in Las Vegas.

4.8

1 client review

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Hiring guide

How to hire Josh Cole Aicklen — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Josh usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Josh charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Josh's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Josh will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Josh

Josh discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Josh confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Josh's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Josh Cole Aicklen

  • How much does it cost to hire Josh for a entertainment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Josh walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Josh offer a free consultation?

    Josh charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Josh's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Josh's current terms during booking.

  • How long do entertainment cases in Nevada typically take?

    Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Josh gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Josh take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?

    Josh is licensed in Nevada. Matters governed by Nevada law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Josh will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Josh?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Josh will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Josh accepting new entertainment clients right now?

    Josh's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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Josh handles entertainment matters throughout Nevada. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.

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