Alan Lefebvre

About Alan Lefebvre

Alan Lefebvre is the president of the State Bar of Nevada, 20••••14.He conducts a statewide civil trial practice in Nevada state and federal courts, in arbitral forums, and in mediation. He prosecutes and defends appeals in the Supreme Court of Nevada, and engages in civil writ practice, when trial judges err before trial.His primary practice focus remains construction-related disputes. He represents public owners, private developers, contractors, design professionals, and sureties, concluding such disputes in jury trials and in binding arbitration, when the situation requires. Alan is a member of the firm’s commercial litigation group. Resolution of shareholder disputes in corporate conflicts has become an active part of his practice in the last decade.One dimension of Alan\'s practice has remained constant; since 1984 he has been a mainstay as the trusted attorney and counselor, in family disputes over wealth distribution and management. That role takes him into the contested trust and probate arena when circumstances warrant. Wealth creation among Nevada’s pioneer families reached its zenith in the latter part of the last century and multigenerational litigation now arises with greater frequency. As a seasoned and creative litigator, Alan\'s expertise in bridging wealth stewardship conflicts, has earned him the reputation as the premier advocate in legacy disputes, among the affluent later generations of Nevada\'s original wealth creators.The balance of his practice consists of resolving the full spectrum of disputes arising in commercial law.Alan has been a peer-rated AV lawyer for two decades; he is recognized as SuperLawyer in the western states, and is among VEGAS INC’S Top 100 Lawyers of 2013.Alan is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Saint Thomas More Society of Nevada, and serves on the boards of a number of non-profits. He is a sustaining member of the Federalist Society, Las Vegas Chapter. He is active in civic and cultural affairs.

Experience

1. Partner

   Kolesar & Leatham

   Present

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  1975

• University of San Francisco

  Juris Doctor, Law

  1978

Skills

• Litigation Support
• Corporate Law
• Trials
• Appeals
• Civil Litigation
• Dispute
• Arbitration
• Litigation
• Construction Law
• Product Liability
• Administrative Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Mediation
• Personal Injury
• Trial Practice