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Phillip S. Aurbach, ADR Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation

Las Vegas, NV

Practicing adr in Las Vegas since 2004.

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Phillip S. Aurbach is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation. Phillip has over 22 years of legal experience.

Based in
Las Vegas, NEVADA
Experience
over 22 years
Known for
ADR · Business · Estate Litigation
  • Handles ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation matters from Las Vegas, NEVADA.
  • Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Las Vegas) (2019).

About Phillip S. Aurbach: Phillip S. Aurbach is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation. Phillip has over 22 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Phillip S. Aurbach

Phillip concentrates on adr, business, estate litigation, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Phillip handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

ADR cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Phillip takes adr 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 Phillip agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Phillip 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 Phillip agrees to represent you.

Estate Litigation cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Phillip takes estate 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 Phillip agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Phillip 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 Phillip agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Phillip takes real estate 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 Phillip agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Phillip S. Aurbach — Over 22 years of Nevada adr experience

Phillip S. Aurbach is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Estate Litigation. Phillip has over 22 years of legal experience.

I have been a lawyer for over 45 years. Most of my practice has been litigating contract, real estate, and business disputes including non-compete agreements and partnership/corporate breakups. During the last 15 years about 20% of my time is spent arbitrating and mediating disputes privately and for the American Arbitration Association (AAA). I also spent 17 years as a Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Judge. I try to negotiate or mediate a resolution for my clients, but when the other side will not settle, I use my litigation skills to resolve the dispute.

In addition to practicing law, I try to help young attorneys become better lawyers by writing articles and by lecturing for the Nevada Bar Association, the Clark County Bar and various national legal education companies on various topics such as trial strategy, evictions, mortgage and trust deed foreclosures. I also authored two chapters of the Nevada Civil Practice Manual relating to prejudgment and postjudgment remedies.

I have lived in Vegas most of my life. My dad was a pit boss at the Desert Inn when it opened in the 1950's. He sent for my mom, my sister and me from Florida when I was two. Except for college, I've been in Vegas ever since.

I was a paper boy at age 14 delivering newspapers at 3:30 am every morning on my bicycle. In high school, I wasn't a gifted athlete, so I worked after school and on weekends practicing tennis. I couldn't afford to pay for tennis instructions, so I strung tennis rackets and washed tennis courts in exchange for lessons. I managed to get a scholarship to play college tennis. I paid my own way through college with a tennis scholarship and a work-study program. In 1973, I earned a degree in Business Administration with a Finance emphasis. I worked for a year at a bank and decided to go to law school, but Nevada didn't have a law school at that time.

I went to the University of San Diego School of Law where I served as Research Editor of the San Diego Law Review, worked odd jobs and took out student loans to pay for law school.

After graduating in 1977, I came back to Vegas and got my first job as Deputy District Attorney in the Clark County District Attorney's Office. I then entered private practice and learned how to practice law from some of the best lawyers in town. There were less than 1,500 attorneys in Las Vegas at that time and most attorneys were happy to share their experience.

How Phillip handles adr matters

I have been a lawyer for over 45 years. Most of my practice has been litigating contract, real estate, and business disputes including non-compete agreements and partnership/corporate breakups. During the last 15 years about 20% of my time is spent arbitrating and mediating disputes privately and for the American Arbitration Association (AAA). I also spent 17 years as a Nevada Supreme Court…

The kind of cases Phillip takes

Phillip reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and estate litigation matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.

Credentials

Phillip S. Aurbach's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of San Diego

    J.D. · 1977

  • Western Kentucky University

    BS · 1973

Jurisdictions

Phillip's state bar admissions

  • Nevada, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

  • Nevada

    2004 · ACTIVE

Phillip studied at J.D. in University of San Diego and BS in Western Kentucky University.

Law school and academic background

Phillip completed J.D. in University of San Diego and BS in Western Kentucky University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Phillip runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Phillip S. Aurbach

Phillip has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Las Vegas)

    2019

  • Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Judge

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named 2019 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in the Las Vegas area

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named to The Best Lawyers in America list 2015-2023 (Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Real Estate)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2007-2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — MYVEGAS Magazine Top 100 Lawyers in Las Vegas, 2015-2016

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Desert Companion Top Lawyer (Commercial), 2012, 2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AAA Arbitrator

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Las Vegas) (2019). Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026).

Locations

Phillip S. Aurbach's office in Las Vegas

Phillip's primary office is at 10001 Park Run Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, 10001. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

10001 Park Run Drive

Las Vegas, Nevada 10001

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Hiring guide

How to hire Phillip S. Aurbach — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Phillip charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Phillip'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; Phillip will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adr attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Phillip

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adr 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. Phillip confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Phillip S. Aurbach

  • How much does it cost to hire Phillip for a adr case?

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

  • Does Phillip offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do adr cases in Nevada typically take?

    Simple adr 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. Phillip gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Phillip 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 — Phillip 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 Phillip?

    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. Phillip will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Phillip accepting new adr clients right now?

    Phillip'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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