
Nile Leatham, Business Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Civil Rights, and Creditor Rights · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Managing PartneratKolesar & Leatham
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing business in Las Vegas since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Nile Leatham is a managing partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Creditor Rights. Nile has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kolesar & Leatham. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Business · Civil Rights · Creditor Rights
- Handles Business, Civil Rights, and Creditor Rights matters from Las Vegas, NV.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Nile Leatham: Nile Leatham is a managing partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Creditor Rights. Nile has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kolesar & Leatham. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Nile's practice areas in Las Vegas
Nile concentrates on business, civil rights, creditor rights, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nile handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nile 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 Nile agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nile takes civil rights 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 Nile agrees to represent you.
Creditor Rights cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nile takes creditor rights 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 Nile agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nile 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 Nile agrees to represent you.
Biography
Nile Leatham, business attorney serving Las Vegas
Nile Leatham is a managing partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Creditor Rights. Nile has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kolesar & Leatham. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews. Nile works from Las Vegas, Nevada and takes on business matters across the region.
Mr. Nile Leatham is a lawyer practicing business reorganization, creditors' rights, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law. Nile received a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Nile practices at Kolesar & Leatham in Las Vegas, NV.
Working with Nile on a business matter
Mr. Nile Leatham is a lawyer practicing business reorganization, creditors' rights, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law. Nile received a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Nile practices at Kolesar & Leatham in Las Vegas, NV.
Clients Nile works with
Nile reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, civil rights, and creditor rights matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Nile studied and practices
University of Utah
J.D. · 1984
Utah State University
B.S. Finance · 1981
Jurisdictions
Nile's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1988 · ACTIVE
Nevada
1986 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1986 · ACTIVE
Utah
1984 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1984 · ACTIVE
Nile studied at J.D. in University of Utah and B.S. Finance in Utah State University.
Law school and academic background
Nile completed J.D. in University of Utah and B.S. Finance in Utah State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nile runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Nile's legal honors and published work
Nile has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Nile's professional memberships and bar associations
Utah State Bar
Inactive) State Bar of Nevada American Bankruptcy Institute Association of Southern Nevada Bankruptcy Attorneys (Director, 1989-1990 · membership
Locations
Nile Leatham's office in Las Vegas
Nile's primary office is at 400 South Rampart Boulevard, Suite 400, Las Vegas, NV, 89145. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kolesar & Leatham
400 South Rampart Boulevard, Suite 400
Las Vegas, NV 89145
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Client reviews of Nile Leatham — 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Nile. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Las Vegas.
5.0
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How to hire Nile Leatham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nile usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nile charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nile'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; Nile will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Nile
Nile discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Nile confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nile's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nile Leatham
How much does it cost to hire Nile for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nile walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nile offer a free consultation?
Nile charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nile's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Nile's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Nevada typically take?
Simple business 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. Nile gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nile take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Nile 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 — Nile 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 Nile?
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. Nile will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nile accepting new business clients right now?
Nile'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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