Joel Schwarz

Joel Schwarz brings over two decades of legal experience to his role as a lawyer for Saltzman Mugan Dushoff. For years, Joel has especially excelled in complex business and commercial litigation, a testament to his tenacity and resolve in the courtroom.

Throughout his career, Joel has developed extensive experience across multiple practice areas, including complex commercial litigation, catastrophic torts, intellectual property disputes, and bankruptcy proceedings. He is also well-versed in financial services litigation, having represented leading banks and institutional lenders in cases involving creditor’s rights, loan enforcement, foreclosure proceedings, and post-judgment remedies. His strategic approach and dedication have made him a trusted advocate in both State and Federal courts.

Joel’s credentials reflect his depth of experience. He is admitted to practice in all State and Federal courts in Nevada, including the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, and holds admissions to the Ninth and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal. His trial experience spans bench and jury trials, showcasing his ability to deliver results in high-stakes cases.

When he’s not in the courtroom, Joel embraces life’s adventures with his family. A passionate traveler, he discovered a love for camping in 2020. Together with his family, Joel explores the breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems of the Southwest with his trusty travel trailer.

Joel’s blend of professionalism and personal approach to life makes him a dynamic and reliable figure, both in and out of the courtroom

Admissions

• State Bar Admissions
  • Nevada
• United States District Courts
  • United States District Court for the District of Nevada
• United States Bankruptcy Courts
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada
• United States Courts of Appeals
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Honors & Awards:

• Mountain States Super Lawyers: 2013-2016, 2018-2022, Top 100 2021-2022
• Nevada Business Legal Elite/Top Rank Attorneys: 2016, 2019-2022
• Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Advanced Fall 2019

Education

University of Illinois College of Law

Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2004

• Administrative Editor Journal of Law, Technology and Policy

University of Illinois College of Psychology

Academic Professional 2000-2001

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov//11973013/

University of Illinois School of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Graduate Research Assistant, 1998-2000

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science in Biology, summa cum laude, 1998

Published Opinions

• Rock Bay v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct., 129 Nev. 205, 298 P. 3d 441 (2013)
• Guilfoyle v. Olde Monmouth Stock Transfer Co., 130 Nev. 801, 335 P.3d 190 (2014)
• Barbara Ann Hollier Trust v. Shack, et al., 131 Nev. 582, 356 P. 3d 1085 (2015)
• Hefetz v. Beavor, 133 Nev. 323, 397 P.3d 472 (2017)

Representative Matters

• ESCO Corp. v. Cashman Equipment Co. et al., United States District Court for the District of Nevada, Case No. 2:12-cv-01545-RCJ-CWH: Successful defense of alleged patent infringement
• Sierra Development Co. v. Chartwell Advisory Group. et al., United States District Court for the District of Nevada, Case No. 13cv602 BEN (VPC): Successful defense of gaming corporation in breach of contract and unjust enrichment action.
• In Re: D.O.T. Litigation, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada Case No. A-19-787004-B: Successful defense of claims by unsuccessful applicants seeking to reverse Nevada’s 2018 recreational cannabis dispensary licensing process and strip successful applicants of conditional licenses.
• RAD Source Technologies, Inc. v. State of Nevada, ex rel. Dep’t of Taxation, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Nevada Case No. A-19-805074-W: Obtained Writ of Prohibition against State of Nevada moratorium arbitrarily and capriciously prohibiting use of equipment used in cannabis remediation.
• Boink Systems, Inc. v. Las Vegas Sands Corp., et al., United States District Court for the District of Nevada, Case No 2:08-cv-00089-PAL: Obtained jury verdict for breach of contract
• Omix-ADA v. Changzhou Jiulong Auto Lamps Factory, et al., United States District Court for the District of Nevada Case No. 2:16-cv-02527-GMN-CWH: patent and trademark enforcement action, including trade show seizure of infringing materials, for automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer and supplier against foreign infringers.
• Sher Development, LLC v. Desert Land Loan Acquisition, LLC, et al., Eighth Judicial District Court, Calrk County Nevada Case No. A-16-743298-B: representation of investor group in multibeneficiary deed of trust secured commercial real estate loan.

Pro Bono & Philanthropy

• Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada: Registered Volunteer 2019-Present
• Las Vegas Natural History Museum: Board of Directors 2013-202, Treasurer 2016-2018, Vice Chair 2019-2020