Brian Hardy

Brian Hardy


Marquis Aurbach

Recognized since 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

Send Brian Hardy an email at bhardy@maclaw.com Navigate to map location for Brian Hardy Call Brian Hardy at 702-207-6097
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Mr. Hardy’s areas of practice include: civil litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, formation & licensing; real estate; administrative & regulatory law; campaign & election law; First Amendment & defamation; legislative affairs; intellectual property; constitutional law and eminent domain.

Mr. Hardy returned to Marquis Aurbach after serving as vice president and general house counsel for a prominent firearms group. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hardy served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Federal District Court Judge James C. Mahan. While working for the Federal District Court, Mr. Hardy assisted the Judge Mahan in his services as Judge Pro Tempore on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California. Mr. Hardy has successfully handled jury and bench trials obtaining multi-million-dollar judgments on behalf of his clients. Moreover, Mr. Hardy has represented local, national and international clients and has filed on behalf of his clients petitions and appeals to the Nevada and United States Supreme Courts. Having served as the attorney for state and local political parties, Mr. Hardy has overseen, advised and litigated issues regarding elections, campaigns and voting rights. Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Hardy has obtained privileged and other licenses for firearms companies, restaurants, sports bars, gaming manufacturers, slot route operators and medical/recreational marijuana establishments. He has also assisted clients in proposing and opposing legislation and controls which impact their business and trade associations and presenting policy and other arguments on behalf of clients before federal, state and local regulatory and professional agencies. Mr. Hardy served on the board of a number of organizations including Easter Seals Nevada and Roseman University. Beyond the office, Mr. Hardy enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife and four children.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 10001 West Park Run Drive
    Las Vegas, NV 89145
Education
  • Weber State University, B.S., graduated 2003
  • William S. Boyd School of Law, J.D., graduated 2006
Bar Admissions
  • Nevada, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2019
  • Nevada, U.S. Supreme Court, 2014
  • Nevada, U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 2013
  • Nevada, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • Nevada, U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 2006
  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada, 2006

Marquis Aurbach
Headquarters: Las Vegas, Nevada

15 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

5 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Awards:
  • Top Rank (Southern Nevada) – Nevada Business Magazine, 2013, 2023

  • Mountain States Rising Star List, 2012 - 2018

  • Vegas Inc. Top Lawyers, 2013

  • Desert Companion Top Lawyer (Corporate/Incorporation), 2014

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

  • Mountain States Outstanding Young Lawyers, 2014, 2016, 2017

  • America’s Most Honored Professionals, 2015 - 2018

  • Recognized as Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Attorney in Litigation, 2015

  • Recognized as Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Attorney in Intellectual Property, 2015

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Preeminent Attorney, since 2009

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