Suellen Fulstone

Suellen Fulstone is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled a variety of civil cases involving a broad range of commercial, real property and employment law claims, including breach of contract, bad faith, unfair trade practices, fraud, state and federal RICO, and condemnation. She led the defense of the heavy metal group Judas Priest from personal injury/wrongful death claims. Suellen recently represented residential property owners in obtaining more than $40,000,000 in property tax refunds. With more than 30 years of practice, she has significant experience in every phase of litigation - from pleading and motion practice through discovery, settlement, trial and appeal, including jurisdictional issues and injunctive and extraordinary writ relief. Suellen has successfully represented clients in judge and jury trials in state and federal court, as well as on appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her employment practice involves the representation of employers in all aspects of employment law including defending employers in wrongful discharge, discrimination and harassment claims in state and federal courts, litigating the enforcement of non-competition agreements, counseling employers on various issues, including hiring and termination decisions, employee handbooks and harassment training, and negotiating and drafting employment and separation agreements.

Representative Presentations and Publications

•Suellen served as one of the original authors of the Nevada Civil Practice Manual and has written and lectured on various employment law issues including arbitration, employee handbooks, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, non-competition agreements and common law wrongful discharge.

Professional Recognition and Awards

•The Best Lawyers in America, Labor & Employment Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Tax Litigation & Controversy (2007-2019); Commercial Litigation (2007-2013)
•Reno Lawyer of the Year, Labor & Employment Litigation (2017)
•Reno Lawyer of the Year, Real Estate Litigation (2016, 2018)
•Mountain States Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2008-2009, 2013-2014); Civil Litigation: Defense (2015-2017)

Community Involvement

•Washoe County School District Volunteer Services Community Advisory Board
•Washoe County School District, Volunteer

Other Professional Experience

•Morris Peterson, Contract Lawyer (2011); Of Counsel (2008-2010)
•Littler Mendelson, Special Counsel (2006-2008)
•Woodburn and Wedge, Shareholder (1983-2005); Associate (1976-1982)

Related News & Events

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

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

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

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

Aug 18
The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lists 123 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers 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

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

Mar 20
Snell & Wilmer Expands Reno Presence with Addition of Three Commercial Litigation Attorneys

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