Nick D. Crosby

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Nick D. Crosby: Attorney with Marquis Aurbach Chtd.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Attorney Nick Crosby practices primarily in labor and employment law, municipal liability, constitutional law, civil rights defense and general civil litigation. For nearly 20 years, Mr. Crosby has represented management in labor disputes, to include labor arbitrations concerning discipline, discharge, contract interpretation and interest arbitration, as well as representation before the Employee-Management Relations Board and both state and federal court.

A native of Reno, Nevada, Mr. Crosby attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he received a bachelor of arts degree, with distinction, in journalism with an emphasis in advertising and a minor in marketing. After attending University of Nevada Reno, Mr. Crosby received his juris doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. While at Boyd, Mr. Crosby competed on the National Moot Court Team, advancing to the national finals in 2004 and graduated in the top third of his class. Prior to joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Crosby served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Michael Douglas during his tenure as a District Court judge. Mr. Crosby is admitted to practice in all courts in the state of Nevada, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

In his spare time, Mr. Crosby enjoys hunting, camping, traveling and spending time with his wife, Kara, and their 6 sons.

Past Positions

• Honorable Michael Douglas, District Court Judge, Judicial Extern

Honors

• Named 2023 and 2025 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" – First Amendment Law (Las Vegas Area)

• Named to The Best Lawyers in America list 2021-2025 (Administrative/Regulatory Law, Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, First Amendment Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Litigation - Real Estate)

• Top Rank (Southern Nevada) – Nevada Business Magazine, 2024

• AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

• Mountain States Super Lawyers List, 2016-2024

• Lead Counsel Rating (Labor & Employment), 2016

• Mountain States Rising Star List, 2012-2015

• MYVEGAS Magazine Top 100 Lawyers in Las Vegas, 2015, 2019

• Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021

• Desert Companion Top Lawyer (Employment/Labor), 2014

Professional Associations

• State Bar of Nevada, Member

• Clark County Bar Association

• Federal Bar Association President, Nevada Chapter

• Federal Pro Bono Pilot Committee Member

Federal Pro Bono Pilot Committee, Member
Federal Bar Association (Nevada Chapter), President
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Rights
  • Municipal Liability
  • Employment Law
  • Constitutional Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Nevada, Reno, B.A., Advertising/Journalism, 2001
Law School Attended:
William S. Boyd School of Law, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Nevada; 2004, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada; 2006, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 2010, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
State Bar of Nevada; Clark County Bar Association
Reported Cases:
Perez-Morciglio v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., 820 F.Supp.2d. 1100 (D.Nev. 2011) and Perez-Morciglio v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., 820 F.Supp.2d 1111 (D.Nev. 2011). Federal case involving First and Furth Amendment rights on the Las Vegas Strip. The case involved the detention of street performers on the Strip.
ISLN:
918111300
Hobbies & interests:
In his spare time, Mr. Crosby enjoys hunting, camping and spending time with his sons, Austin, Carson and Tyler.

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/13 in Complex Litigation

    Nick has been a lawschool classmate, friend, and colleague for 13+ years. I hold him in the highest regard as a counselor, lawyer, and person. He is one of the brightest, most competent, and ethical lawyers I know. I respect him unequivocally.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Private Practice Lawyer on 07/17/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Crosby is a consummate professional and highly skilled advocate. He is an exceptional litigator with a burgeoning practice. I would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of civil or business litigation counsel.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/02/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/30/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/13 in Employment Litigation

    Great lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Private Practice Lawyer on 07/17/13 in Labor and Employment

    Mr. Crosby is a consummate professional and highly skilled advocate. He is one of the best attorneys in his field with a burgeoning practice. I would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of counsel in his area of practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/17/13 in Employment Law

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Contact Information:

725-286-0365  Phone

702-382-5816  Fax

www.maclaw.com/attorney/crosby-nick-d

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