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Nicole Scott focuses her practice within the alcohol beverage industry and other complex litigation matters. Clients turn to Nicole for her help at all levels of the dispute process. She has assisted clients with informal dispute matters, mediation and settlement conferences, and hearings related to trial phases, including:

  • Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions
  • Depositions
  • eDiscovery
  • Complex discovery disputes
  • Dispositive and pre-trial motions
  • Appeals
  • Practicing before administrative agencies (including the Nevada Department of Taxation, Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy, and Nevada Transportation Authority)

Nicole also practices in the area of health care, assisting clients with guardianship petitions. With her M.B.A. in finance, Nicole is able to advise clients both in litigation and other corporate-related matters.

Nicole also assists clients with licensing and regulatory matters related to business licensing and liquor licensing in all cities and counties within the state of Nevada, and at the state level. She has drafted legislation for the alcohol industry while also representing both retailers and wholesalers seeking to obtain and maintain licensing throughout the state of Nevada.

Nicole has received several awards from the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada for her hours of pro bono service.

Nicole leverages her background in education, real estate development, and finance to form creative approaches and solutions. With strength across practice areas, Nicole works diligently to address and anticipate matters her clients may face. Her work ethic is unparalleled, and her clients appreciate her genuine interest in solving their issues. Nicole thrives in meeting new challenges, crafting new solutions, and working through different dynamics.

Education

J.D., summa cum laude, University of Nevada, William S. Boyd School of Law, 2014
M.A., University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, Nevada, 2011
M.B.A., Hawaii Pacific University, 2004, Finance
B.S.B.A., University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, Nevada, 2001, Economics and Finance

Recognitions

  • Nevada Business Magazine, Northern Nevada’s Top Ranked Attorneys, 2019-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Business Litigation, 2021-2024
  • Nevada Business Magazine, Legal Elite, “Best Up and Coming” and “Northern Nevada’s Top Attorneys,” 2019-2021
  • Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Award 100 plus hours, 2018
  • Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Award 50 plus hours, 2017

State Bar Licenses

Nevada

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
U.S. District Ct., District of Nevada
Supreme Court of Nevada