Michael R. Brunet, Bankruptcy Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Contracts, and Employment
CounselatCooper Levenson, P.A.
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing bankruptcy in Las Vegas since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Michael R. Brunet is a counsel based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Contracts, and Employment. Michael has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cooper Levenson, P.A..
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Contracts · Employment
- Handles Bankruptcy, Contracts, and Employment matters from Las Vegas, NV.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael R. Brunet: Michael R. Brunet is a counsel based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Contracts, and Employment. Michael has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cooper Levenson, P.A..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on bankruptcy, contracts, employment, general, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy
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Employment
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Bankruptcy cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Michael takes bankruptcy 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Michael takes contracts 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
General cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Michael takes ip 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael R. Brunet — bankruptcy lawyer in Las Vegas
Michael R. Brunet is a counsel based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Contracts, and Employment. Michael has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cooper Levenson, P.A..
Michael R. Brunet is Of Counsel to the firm and an attorney in Cooper Levenson’s Gaming Law Practice Group.
Michael focuses his practice on gaming law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation, SEC/corporate governance, and bankruptcy (Chapter 11 reorganization). He is based in Las Vegas.
Michael’s background includes significant experience in hotel and casino transactional work with regional, national, and international clients in the hotel and casino, real estate development, and corporate industries.
Michael earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. in English from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with distinction. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts from the American Film Institute.
Experience
Credentials
Michael has served as both legal counsel to and executive management of over fifty hotels, casinos, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, in more than ten U.S. and international jurisdictions.
Michael began his career as an associate attorney practicing in complex insolvency and reorganization and corporate law with a leading Las Vegas law firm.
He has served as in-house counsel to Station Casinos, Tropicana Entertainment, Affinity Gaming, and the Meruelo Group (Sahara Las Vegas, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno), and as General Counsel of The Light Group, Palms Casino Resort, and GameCo The Video Game Casino, and has acted as advisor to Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub, to the senior secured lenders to Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, as well as the executive management of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel (Highland, California).
At Cooper Levenson, he has represented a diverse group of clients in iGaming and related transactions, including Spectrum Gaming Group, PropSwap, and 888 Holdings PLC.
Michael has directly handled intellectual property (copyright and trademark) matters for corporate clients as in-house counsel, including litigation, licensing, rights acquisition and clearance, and maintenance of an IP portfolio consisting of hundreds of active service marks.
He directly negotiated location and sponsorship agreements with major motion picture and television networks for appearances by the Company’s hotel and casino properties in TV shows and studio feature films; and negotiated and reviewed performance agreements for talent appearing at the Company’s entertainment venues including clubs, lounges and performing arts venues.
Practice Highlights
• Advised CEO of San Manuel Casino concerning prospective $40 million investment opportunity in i-gaming platform and $1 billion investment opportunity in land-based hotel-casino.
• Advised Snow Covered Capital, a senior secured lender to Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, through Lucky Dragon’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and through the acquisition of the property and re-sale for $36 million.
• As VP General Counsel of Palms Casino Resort, represented the company in numerous commercial transactions, including the $312 million sale of the resort to Red Rock Resorts (Station Casinos).
• As AVP, Deputy General Counsel for Affinity Gaming, represented the company in commercial transactions for hotel casinos in Nevada, Iowa, Colorado and Missouri.
• As General Counsel for The Light Group, drafted severance and independent contractor agreements; represented the company in mediation and litigation of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims.
• As Corporate Counsel for Tropicana Entertainment, advised the company in commercial transactions for hotel casinos in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana and Aruba.
• As Associate General Counsel for Station Casinos, represented the company in commercial transactions for operating hotel-casinos in Nevada and for the development and opening of $850 million Aliante Station Hotel & Casino, $1.1 billion Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, and proposed multi-billion development of Viva Resort Casino Spa Affiliations.
How Michael handles bankruptcy matters
Michael R. Brunet is Of Counsel to the firm and an attorney in Cooper Levenson’s Gaming Law Practice Group. Michael focuses his practice on gaming law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation, SEC/corporate governance, and bankruptcy (Chapter 11 reorganization). He is based in Las Vegas. Michael’s background includes significant experience in hotel and casino transactional work…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, contracts, and employment matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgetown University Law Center Juris Doctor
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas B.A. English, distinction American Film Institute Master of Fine Arts
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Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Nevada
2002 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at — in Georgetown University Law Center Juris Doctor and — in University of Nevada, Las Vegas B.A. English, distinction American Film Institute Master of Fine Arts.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed — in Georgetown University Law Center Juris Doctor and — in University of Nevada, Las Vegas B.A. English, distinction American Film Institute Master of Fine Arts. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Affiliations •Member - Gaming Law Section Executive Committee - Nevada State Bar •Member - Gaming Advisory Board - UNLV Boyd School of Law •Member - State Bar of Nevada •Past President and Board Member - Association of Corporate Counsel, Nevada Chapter
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Locations
Michael R. Brunet's office in Las Vegas
Michael's primary office is at Suite 195, 3016 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89134. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cooper Levenson, P.A.
Suite 195, 3016 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
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How to hire Michael R. Brunet — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael R. Brunet
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in Nevada typically take?
Simple bankruptcy 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Michael 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 — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Michael'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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