Jennings Strouss Opens Office In Nevada

1.1.08

Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, a 100-attorney law firm with offices in Arizona and Washington D.C. has expanded into Las Vegas, Nevada. Effective January 1, 2008, Jennings Strouss joined with Berkley, Gordon & Goldstein, a three-lawyer Nevada-based law firm.

The new lawyers bring more than 90 years combined experience with specific capabilities in appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, banking and finance, business formation, commercial litigation, construction, corporate, estate planning, family law, landlord/tenant and real estate law.

"Expanding into Las Vegas meets the needs of our growing client base and furthers the firm's presence throughout the Southwest," said Managing Attorney John C. West. "The Members of Jennings, Strouss & Salmon recognize the importance of having a presence in the rapidly expanding city of Las Vegas and were fortunate to find a group of lawyers whose talent and commitment to excellence are in line with our own."

The three Berkley, Gordon & Goldstein lawyers who have joined Jennings Strouss are: Frederic I. Berkley, Marc C. Gordon and Robert A. Goldstein.

"We are pleased that we found a firm whose practices both complement and expand the services we offer to our clients," said Marc C. Gordon, Chair of the Las Vegas office. "We are excited about the opportunities we will have as a larger firm."

Berkley, Gordon and Goldstein will join Jennings Strouss as Members (partners). Berkley will practice in the areas of civil litigation, appeals, family law and labor law; Gordon in corporate transactions, real estate, banking and finance and estate planning; Goldstein will join in construction, real estate, Alternative Dispute Resolution and litigation.