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Michael Federico

Partner

Michael Federico is a partner whose practice focuses on civil litigation, including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and personal injury matters. He also represents clients in real estate disputes and civil rights cases. Mr. Federico has extensive experience handling both state and federal litigation, including summary judgment proceedings, arbitration, and trial work, with a strong track record of favorable outcomes for his clients. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business (cum laude) and MBA in Accounting from the University at Buffalo, followed by his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston.

Professional Honors & Activities

  • State Bar of Nevada Fee Dispute Committee
  • Las Vegas Justice Court
    • Pro Tem Judge
  • Las Vegas Municipal Court
    • Alternate Judge

Reported Cases

Stein v. Costco
Federal court summary judgment and favorable Ninth Circuit decision

Ryan v. Costco
Federal court summary judgment

Haisten v. Tyson
State court summary judgment

Wati v. Circus Circus
State court summary judgment

Anaya v. Costco
Federal court summary judgment

Barnett v. Subway
Defense arbitration award

Gray v. Stewart
State court dismissal

McCafferty v. Paris Hotel
State court defense verdict

Rich v. The Linq
Exclusion of opposing expert in state court

O’Hare v. Baldwin
State court summary judgment

Education

University at Buffalo, B.S., Business Administration, cum laude (1992)
University at Buffalo, MBA, Accounting (1995)
University of Houston, J.D. (1996), Mock Trial, Moot Court, Contracts Tutor

Bar & Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Nevada (1974)
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States Supreme Court