Patrick G. Byrne

Pat Byrne is a trial and litigation attorney who has been recognized consistently as one of the leading business and general commercial litigation attorneys in Nevada.

His practice focuses on assisting companies, from small private to Fortune 500, with complex litigation, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, derivative litigation, securities litigation, class action lawsuits, and business torts. He has experience helping companies with disputes involving rights of publicity and common law trademark rights, real estate, and antitrust. He also represents lawyers in malpractice defense.

Pat is often sought out for “bet-the-company” litigation in Nevada. Based on his extensive and wide-ranging experience, he is also frequently asked to handle difficult and challenging cases. Through the years, he has been involved in dozens of trials and arbitrations.

Pat opened Snell & Wilmer's Las Vegas office in 2001 and served as the office's administrative partner until 2016, when he stepped down to focus exclusively on his litigation practice. He also led the effort to subsequently open the Reno office in 2012. While administrative partner, Pat served on the Firm’s Executive Committee and has also served as Loss Prevention and Claims Counsel for the firm.

Real Estate Litigation

Pat Byrne's practice is concentrated in commercial and business dispute resolution, with emphasis in real estate, title insurance, escrow practices, lending, and foreclosures.

Community Involvement

•Alma College
•Board of Trustees (2012-present)
•Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Gold, Las Vegas Chapter
•Member and Board Member (2016-present)
•YPO, Nevada Chapter
•Member and Board Member (2009-2016)
•Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas
•Member of Board Directors and Executive Committee (2006-2015)
•Boys & Girls Clubs Foundation of Southern Nevada
•President, Board of Trustees (2006-2015)
•The Fiesta Bowl, Arizona Sports Foundation, Life Member

Professional Recognition and Awards

•The Best Lawyers in America, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2013-2019)
•Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial (2008, 2014-2018)
•Legal Elite - Top Southern Nevada Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine (2011, 2013, 2015-2018)
•Mountain States Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2009, 2012-2019)
•Top 100 Lawyers (2013-2014, 2019)
•Top Lawyers: The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada, Alternative Dispute Resolution, VEGAS INC. (2013)
•Super Lawyers, Business Litigation - Corporate Counsel Edition (2009-2010)
•Nevada Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2008)
•Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial (2008)
•Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2008)

Related News & Events

• May 31
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2019 Recognizes 21 Nevada Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Apr 26
Chambers USA 2019 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 44 Attorneys as Leaders in their Field

• Aug 15
139 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers Listed as Leaders in Their Fields by The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Eleven Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year

• Jun 11
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2018 Recognizes 22 Nevada Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Jun 01
Fifteen Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Ranked in the 2018 Legal Elite Edition of Nevada Business Magazine

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists 133 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• Jun 12
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2017 Recognizes 22 Nevada Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Jun 05
Nevada Business Magazine Ranks 22 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in the 2017 Legal Elite

• May 31
Chambers USA 2017 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 43 Attorneys

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Lists 125 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers As Leaders In Their Field
In addition, 15 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”

• Jun 13
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes 43 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Jun 01
Nevada Business Magazine Ranks 22 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in Legal Elite 2016

• May 27
Chambers USA 2016 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 42 Attorneys

• Aug 17
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Lists 128 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in their Field
In addition, 19 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year”

• Jun 12
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2015 Recognizes 42 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Jun 02
19 Snell & Wilmer Nevada Attorneys Ranked in Legal Elite 2015 by Nevada Business Magazine

• May 19
Chambers USA Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 42 Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Oct 14
Vegas Inc. Angel Awards: Philanthropic Business of the Year: Private
Vegas Inc., Giving Guide

• Sep 10
The Nevada Offices of Snell & Wilmer Honored as 2014 Philanthropic Business of the Year (Private Company) and Recognized with an Angel Award by Vegas Inc.

• Aug 18
The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lists 123 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• May 23
Chambers USA Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 38 Attorneys as 'Leaders in Their Field'

• Aug 19
The Best Lawyers in America 2014 Recognizes 119 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Aug 12
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 96 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 45 Firm Attorneys to the 2013 Rising Stars List

• Jun 17
Nevada Business Magazine Names Eleven Snell & Wilmer Attorneys to 2013 Legal Elite
Three Attorneys Named Best Up and Coming

• Sep 04
The Best Lawyers in America 2013 Recognizes 114 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Jun 27
Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 80 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Jun 23
Four Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named to Nevada Business Magazine's 2011 Legal Elite

• Jul 10
Law & Politics Selects 75 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as 2009 Super Lawyers

• Apr 06
Snell & Wilmer Honored With The 2008 Helping Hand Award by Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas

Related Publications

• Jul 17
2008 Nevada Super Lawyers