FIRM OVERVIEW

I have enjoyed varied legal experience since beginning my career as an attorney in 1988. My experience in the area of personal injury law having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in settlement negotiations, contested arbitration hearings and trials. I have tried more than thirty cases to verdict in front of both jury and bench trials.

Not only have I successfully represented personal injury claimants and medical malpractice victims, I have also handled numerous victims of motor vehicle accidents, victims of crime and people who have suffered violations of their civil rights.

As well, I have extensive experience in criminal defense law, taking criminal matters to verdict before a jury, post-conviction habeas corpus cases in both state and federal court, and have presented appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court. I have represented more than seventy-five criminal post-trial petitioners, ranging from state post-conviction to federal habeas corpus practice. My trial and hearing experience consists of simple misdemeanor and juvenile actions to first degree murder trials and death row practice. I have been selected by both federal and state judges for appointment to represent indigent criminal defendants, including many high profile and complex matters.

I am also well-versed in the area of bankruptcy law having represented debtors and creditors in Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations and Chapter 13 consumer plans. I have represented creditor's committees in large Chapter 11 cases, including the Ormsby House bankruptcy, and successfully helped reorganize corporate debtors.

I also practice in the areas of corporate and contract law, helping local businesses in their formation and operation as well as the drafting of complex contracts. I also am trained in the field of entertainment law where I have represented recording artists, performers, authors and songwriters.

I started my second career by becoming a lawyer as a means to assist people in need and pain, and as a result of my work in behalf of people who require such assistance I was named Pro Bono Attorney of Year in 1997 by the Washoe County Bar Association. I have also served as a volunteer youth soccer coach, president of Temple Sinai-Reform and first vice president of the Nevada State Youth Soccer Association.

I have presented education seminars for lawyers on the subject of Premises Liability, Civil Litigation, Basic Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense Law. I previously taught in the Truckee Meadows Community College paralegal program.

My legal assistants Debbie Roberts and Larri Ann Picker are certificated paralegals. They have extensive experience in handling litigation preparation, bankruptcy document drafting, and are extremely efficient in addressing client concerns.

Marc Picker is an attorney licensed in the State of Nevada. The principal office of Marc Picker, Esq., Ltd., is located in Reno, Nevada. The information provided in this web page is offered for informational purposes only; it is not offered as and does not constitute legal advice.

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