Avece M. Higbee

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Avece M. Higbee: Attorney with Marquis Aurbach Chtd.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Ms. Higbee’s practice consists primarily of real estate matters including homeowners association matters, property management matters, transactions and litigation. She has provided advice to homeowners associations, commercial property owners associations, commercial landlord matters, property managers, lenders in connection with SBA loan closings, real estate agents and buyers and sellers of real estate. Clients turn to Ms. Higbee for her expertise in compliance with CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles and other documents for common interest communities and commercial property owners associations, leasing matters, eviction matters, closing SBA loans, regulatory compliance and other real estate matters.

Ms. Higbee is a shareholder with the firm and began serving as president in January 2019. She has an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Ms. Higbee has lectured for various organizations and has published materials concerning real estate matters, landlord/tenant law, community association matters and commercial association matters. Ms. Higbee serves on the Common-Interest Community Committee of the State Bar of Nevada, Real Property Section which purpose is to address proposed changes to legislation and existing statutes including NRS 116.

When Ms. Higbee is not working, she can be found boating, playing volleyball, traveling and spending time with her family.

Honors

• Named to The Best Lawyers in America list 2016-2025 (Community Association Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation)

• AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

• Mountain States Super Lawyers List (Top 50 Women List), 2017-2024

• Best Lawyers Business Edition, Women in the Law (2017-2023)

• Mountain States Super Lawyers 2015-2024

• MYVEGAS Magazine Top 100 Lawyers in Las Vegas (2015-2019)

• Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite (2011, 2015, 2019)

• Desert Companion Top Lawyer (Real Estate), 2014

• CCIM Gregg Corlyn Outstanding Member Award (2008)

Published Works

• Balancing Safety and Individual Protections Under the FHA, CAI/Community Interests, May, 2023 – Written by: Avece M. Higbee, Esq.

• Health Safety and Welfare Fines Based on Conduct, Community Interests, February, 2019

• 2019 Legislation and the Impact on those Involved with Commercial Real Estate – CCIM Perspective, May/June 2019

• What is Going On in the 2019 Legislature? – CCIM Perspective, March/April 2019

• Health Safety and Welfare Fines Based on Conduct – Community Interests, February 2019

• How Many Times Can a Tenant Sue a Landlord Over an Exclusive Use Provision? – CCIM Perspective, January/February 2018

• Just Make the Call: Be More Than An Email Address To Your Clients – CCIM Perspective, March/April 2016

Professional Associations

• State Bar of Nevada, Member, 1990

• Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, Member, 1989

• Clark County Bar Association, Member, 1991

• National Association of Development Companies, Member

• Community Association Institute, Member

• Certified Commercial Investment Member (Counsel Liaison), Member

Community Association Institute.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Homeowner Association/Common Interest Community Law
  • Commercial Landlord Matters
  • Litigation
  • Real Property
  • Transactional

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Southern Utah State College, B.S., English, Business Administration, Dance, magna cum laude, 1985
Law School Attended:
J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Nevada; 1989, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; 1989, United States District Court for the District of Nevada
Memberships:

State Bar of Nevada; Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys; Clark County Bar Association; National Association of Development Companies; Community Association Institute; Certified Commercial Investment Member (Counsel Liaison).

ISLN:
906495665
Transactions:
Wheatherstone Condominiums: Revised governing documents for existing condominium community; Cartier Business Center: Drafted governing documents for commercial office park; Camino Al Norte Office Park: Drafted governing documents for large commercial office park; West Charleston Lofts: Registered the mixed use, mid-rise project with Nevada Real Estate Division and drafted governing documents; Quail Estates/Devonridge/Ridges/Ohana Estates/Maui One/Viking Villas/Desert Highlands, etc: Drafted governing documents and set up association for single family residential projects.
Hobbies & interests:
Ms. Higbee was raised in Southern Utah. As a form of relaxation away from the law she enjoys boating, playing volleyball and spending time with her family.

Payment Information

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Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (37 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/29/14 in Commercial Litigation

    Avece is talented and intelligent, a great attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/15/14 in Homeowners Association Law

    I've worked with and opposite Avece Higbee on several matters over the past 10+/- years. She's knowledgeable, ethical, personable and a credit to the legal professions. I know that many other colleagues feel the same way about her. She's respected... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/03/14 in Homeowners Association Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/29/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/29/14 in Homeowners Association Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/20/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/20/14 in Employment Class Actions

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/16/14 in Real Estate

    Avece is personable, knowledgeable and effective. I give her high marks because she is a great attorney and a great person. She is a great representative of the legal profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 09/13/14 in Civil Litigation

    Avece is an excellent attorney, of the highest ethical standards. I've worked on cases with Avece, and I can see firsthand that she has her clients' best interests in mind.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/12/14 in Homeowners Association Law

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Client Champion

Avece Higbee is our HOA attorney for the Meridian in Las Vegas. A state investigation determined that she gave her legal opinion to our BOD without a meeting. This is against our governing documents....

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