Michael N. Feder, an “A/V Preeminent Attorney®” as rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, is a member in the firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Feder has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving, among others, banking, contracts, copyright infringement, corporate law, employment law, entertainment and sports law, franchise law, fraud, gaming, patent infringement, real estate, RICO, trademark infringement, securities law and investigations (including representing Special Litigation Committees), shareholder and partnership disputes, and unfair competition. Mr. Feder also has experience representing clients in appellate, bankruptcy, gaming, regulatory and transactional related matters.
Education & Credentials
Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D., 1992- cum laude
New York University
B.S., 1989- cum laude
Bar Admission
Acknowledgements
- National Law Journal
- "Litigation Trailblazer," 2021
- Best Lawyers in America®
- "Lawyer of the Year," 2013, 2018, 2021, 2023
- Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2012-2024
- Litigation - Banking & Finance, 2013-2024
- Litigation – Commercial Litigation, 2015-2024
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
- Commercial Litigation, 2017-2023
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Certification Rating
- Mountain States Super Lawyers®
- Super Lawyer, 2011-2023
- "Top 100 Super Lawyers," 2013-2023
- "Top 10 Super Lawyers," 2014-2016
- Nevada Business Magazine
- Top Ranked Attorney (formally Legal Elite) 2009-2023
- Vegas INC.
- Top Lawyers, 2012-2013
- American Bar Association
- Outstanding Service Award, Litigation, 2003-2004
Representative Clients
- Zuffa, LLC d/b/a Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Caesars Entertainment Corporation
- Cox Communications, Inc.
- DriveTime Automotive, Inc.
- Everi Holdings Inc.
- Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC
- Light & Wonder, Inc.
- Boxabl Inc.
- Sands Corporation
- Ike Gaming, Inc. (DBA El Cortez Hotel and Casino)
Prominent Assignments
Represent large international sports entertainment company in numerous commercial, trademark and copyright enforcement matters filed in state and federal courts, before the TTAB and internationally, resulting in favorable outcomes for the client.
Represent large real estate investment and asset management company in various matters resulting in multi-million judgments being entered against borrowers and guarantors.
Represent large gaming company in various contract matters resulting in a favorable resolution for the client, including dismissal of certain actions.
Represented large home builder in defending against claims asserted under financing agreements resulting in a favorable resolution for the client.
Represented large electronics manufacturer in matter resulting in the entry of a multi-million judgment in favor of the client.
Represented trucking company in a copyright infringement matter resulting in a favorable resolution for the client.
Represented gaming company and convenience store operation in class actions filed under the Electronics Fund Transfer Act resulting in favorable outcome for the clients.
Represented large gaming company in landlord/tenant dispute resulting in a favorable ruling for the client.
Represented an environmental science and engineering services in various matters involving breaches of agreement against other parties resulting in favorable resolutions for the client.
Represent large real estate investment and asset management company in various matters resulting in multi-million judgments being entered against borrowers and guarantors.
Represent large gaming company in various contract matters resulting in a favorable resolution for the client, including dismissal of certain actions.
Represented large home builder in defending against claims asserted under financing agreements resulting in a favorable resolution for the client.
Represented large electronics manufacturer in matter resulting in the entry of a multi-million judgment in favor of the client.
Represented trucking company in a copyright infringement matter resulting in a favorable resolution for the client.
Represented gaming company and convenience store operation in class actions filed under the Electronics Fund Transfer Act resulting in favorable outcome for the clients.
Represented large gaming company in landlord/tenant dispute resulting in a favorable ruling for the client.
Represented an environmental science and engineering services in various matters involving breaches of agreement against other parties resulting in favorable resolutions for the client.
Professional Involvement
- Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Immediate Past Chair
- Fellow of the American Bar Association
- American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation, Past Co-Chair of Programs for the Intellectual Property Committee
- American Bar Association’s Commercial and Business Litigation Committee and the Business Law Section, Member
- State Bar of Nevada’s Intellectual Property Law Section and Litigation Section, Member
- Clark County Bar Association, Member
- ABA Advisory Panel, Member
Community Involvement
- American Lung Association, Nevada Local Leadership Board Member
- After School All-Stars of Greater Las Vegas, Board Member
- American Red Cross of Southern Nevada, Vice Chairman of the Board
- I Have a Dream Foundation of Southern Nevada, now known as Core Academy, Former Member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee
- Academy of Finance for the Clark High School Advisory Board, Former Member of the Advisory Board
- Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, Former Member of the Board of Directors
Publications/Presentations
- Author, “Managing the Risk of Events in a Post-COVID World: Three FAQs,” Dickinson Wright All Things HR Blog, Sept. 2021
- Presenter, “What’s Trending? A Series of Caveats and Disclaimers, Managing the Risk of Reopened Events,” Cvent Connect, August 2021
- Co-Author, “Open for Business in a Pandemic: Guidelines for How to Safely Reopen and Maintain a Business,” Dickinson Wright Client Alert, May 2020
- Co-Author, “Romag Fasteners V. Fossil: Unfastening the Circuit Split on Profit Awards for Trademark Infringement,” Dickinson Wright Client Alert, May 2020
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Impact on Contractual Relationships under Nevada Law," Dickinson Wright Client Alert, April 2020
- Co-Author, "To Disclose or Not to Disclose: Why Businesses Should Not Stay Silent Amid COVID-19," Dickinson Wright Client Alert, April 2020
- Co-Presenter, “Trial Skills; Direct Examinations,” Direct Examinations - Nevada's 1st Annual Trial Skills Institute, January 2016
- Author, “Five Ways to Avoid Litigation,” Nevada Business Magazine, November 2014
- Author, “American Pirates on the Playing Field,” Communique Vol. 32, No. 12, December 2011