Kerry Kleiman, Employment Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Business
Of CounselatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing employment in Las Vegas since 2016.
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Kerry Kleiman is an of counsel based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Business. Kerry has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation · Business
- Handles Employment, Litigation, and Business matters from Las Vegas, NV.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kerry Kleiman: Kerry Kleiman is an of counsel based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Business. Kerry has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Kerry's practice areas in Las Vegas
Kerry concentrates on employment, litigation, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kerry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kerry takes employment 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 Kerry agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kerry 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 Kerry agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kerry 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 Kerry agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kerry Kleiman, employment attorney serving Las Vegas
Kerry Kleiman is an of counsel based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Business. Kerry has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Kerry works from Las Vegas, Nevada and takes on employment matters across the region.
Kerry Kleiman represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals in litigation matters at both the trial and appellate levels. Kerry also represents creative professionals in contract negotiations and related disputes.
As a litigator, Kerry handles contract and business disputes, commercial landlord-tenant issues, and defends employers in front of the EEOC, NERC, and in court against claims of workplace discrimination. As part of her practice, Kerry also provides her clients with counsel and guidance regarding compliance with state and federal law, such as Title VII, the ADA, and the PWFA. Kerry has extensive experience prosecuting and defending against tort claims, including claims for personal injury/wrongful death, breach of fiduciary duty, copyright infringement, and deceptive trade practices.
In the entertainment and media space, Kerry drafts and negotiates agreements for entertainers and content creators, seeking to help her clients maximize their ability to control and profit from their name, image, and likeness rights. Kerry also drafts and negotiates financing, production, and distribution agreements for production companies and copyright holders.
Experience
Representative Matters
• Defended multiple major Las Vegas casino resorts in employment discrimination proceedings in front of the EEOC, NERC, and in state and federal courts.°
• Obtained summary judgment verdict affirming public accommodation’s right under the ADA and related state law to exclude a service animal who posed a threat to patrons and staff.°
• Served as counsel for commercial tenant in lease dispute arising from COVID-19 shutdowns.°
• Represented the owner and operator of several 24-hour taverns in a high-profile case involving claims of wrongful termination and constructive discharge.°
• Served as counsel to numerous Las Vegas business owners defending personal injury/premises liability lawsuits.°
• Served as counsel to a major Las Vegas casino hotel in a commercial lease dispute with a tenant restaurant.°
°The above representations were handled by Ms. Kleiman prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
• Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2024
• Listed, Nevada Business magazine, “Top Rank Attorneys,” 2023
Professional & Community Involvement
• Board of Directors, Mondays Dark, 2017-Present
• Advisory Board Member, Rogers Art Loft, 2019-2021
• Board Member, The Embracing Project, 2014-2016
Judicial Clerkships
• Hon. Elissa F. Cadish, Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, 2015-2016
Kerry's approach to employment cases
Kerry Kleiman represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals in litigation matters at both the trial and appellate levels. Kerry also represents creative professionals in contract negotiations and related disputes. As a litigator, Kerry handles contract and business disputes, commercial landlord-tenant issues, and defends employers in front of the EEOC, NERC, and in court against claims of…
The kind of cases Kerry takes
Kerry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and business matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kerry studied and practices
University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law J.D. cum laude; Editor-In-Chief, UNLV Gaming Law Journal; International Association of Gaming Advisors’ Shannon Bybee Scholarship
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University of Southern California B.A. with honors
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Jurisdictions
Kerry's state bar admissions
California
2023 · ACTIVE
Nevada
2016 · ACTIVE
Kerry studied at — in University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law J.D. cum laude; Editor-In-Chief, UNLV Gaming Law Journal; International Association of Gaming Advisors’ Shannon Bybee Scholarship and — in University of Southern California B.A. with honors.
Law school and academic background
Kerry completed — in University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law J.D. cum laude; Editor-In-Chief, UNLV Gaming Law Journal; International Association of Gaming Advisors’ Shannon Bybee Scholarship and — in University of Southern California B.A. with honors. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kerry runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kerry Kleiman's office in Las Vegas
Kerry's primary office is at 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400 North, Las Vegas, NV, 89169. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400 North
Las Vegas, NV 89169
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How to hire Kerry Kleiman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kerry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kerry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kerry'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; Kerry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Kerry
Kerry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Kerry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kerry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kerry Kleiman
How much does it cost to hire Kerry for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kerry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kerry offer a free consultation?
Kerry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kerry's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kerry's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Nevada typically take?
Simple employment 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. Kerry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kerry take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Kerry 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 — Kerry 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 Kerry?
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. Kerry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kerry accepting new employment clients right now?
Kerry'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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