Business Litigation
Commercial and complex civil litigation, including shareholder disputes, business contracts and leases, investments, and business torts such as fraud and unfair trade practices.
Las Vegas, NV · Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
RobertW. Hernquist
Trial Attorney
Commercial & Complex Civil Litigation
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- Best Lawyers in America®
- 2019–2027
- Representative matter
- $56MM
- Emergency relief
- 24 hours
- Admitted
- 2007
Recognized for Commercial Litigation, including “Lawyer of the Year,” 2027, as published by Howard & Howard.
Seizure order, permanent injunction and judgment in a counterfeit footwear-accessories copyright and trademark action.
Temporary restraining order freezing the assets of an in-house attorney alleged to have embezzled over $1MM.
Nevada, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
As published on his official Howard & Howard profile. Third-party listings are not a guarantee of results, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Meet Robert
A brief introduction to Robert W. Hernquist, Trial Attorney with Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Las Vegas, whose practice concentrates on commercial and complex civil litigation.
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About
A trial lawyer for complex commercial disputes
Rob's experience includes shareholder disputes, banking and real estate matters, and business torts, such as fraud, unfair trade practices, and misappropriation of intellectual property. The bulk of his caseload arises from investments, business contracts and leases, banking and real estate transactions, shareholder disputes, and construction projects. A number of those cases have garnered national media attention. He has also successfully litigated cases involving non-compete agreements, libel/defamation, and constitutional issues.
Due to the multifaceted nature of his litigation practice, Rob also has significant experience in associated procedural areas of law that are complex or nuanced, such as alter-ego claims, derivative actions, receiverships, injunctions, claim and delivery/replevin, contempt proceedings, evictions, execution upon judgments, and the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.
Prior to joining Howard & Howard, he was a partner at one of Nevada's largest and most illustrious law firms. His clients have ranged from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations to government agencies, such as the FDIC, and he has represented a broad variety of industries including gaming, sports and entertainment, banking and investment funds, solar energy, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, commercial landlords, taverns and nightclubs, and contractors and materialmen.
In 2015, Rob was approached by the State Bar of Nevada and asked to assist with the Nevada Civil Practice Manual, a civil litigation guide published by LexisNexis. He was a contributing author to the sixth edition, authoring Chapter 18 on “Offers of Judgment.” He was also an editor for the fifth edition, where he updated and edited Chapter 25 on “Post Trial Motions.”
Biography drawn from his Howard & Howard attorney profile.
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Where his work is concentrated
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Construction and Development
Disputes arising from construction projects, including mechanic's lien and construction defect matters.
Financial Institutions
Banking, real estate transaction and investment fund matters, including work for the FDIC and federal banking regulation defenses.
Hospitality
Litigation for gaming resorts, taverns and nightclubs, and other hospitality operators.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes, including counterfeiting actions, seizure orders and injunctions.
Representative Experience
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A record built matter by matter
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Represented a shoe manufacturer in a copyright and trademark infringement action arising out of the sale of counterfeit footwear accessories. We obtained a seizure order, permanent injunction, and a $56MM judgment.
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Within 24 hours of being retained, we obtained a temporary restraining order that froze all assets of an in-house attorney who allegedly embezzled over $1MM from our client.
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented a gaming manufacturer in defense of intellectual property and contract claims. We obtained summary judgment in favor of our client on all claims.
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in dozens of matters during the height of the economic downturn. We obtained the dismissal of numerous suits based on FIRREA and other federal banking regulations.
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented a construction manager and obtained dismissal of a multimillion-dollar construction defect action based on a third-party plaintiff's failure to comply with applicable statutory requirements.
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Co-counsel in representing an industrial products manufacturer in a multi-week, wrongful death trial in Nevada. We obtained a complete defense verdict on all claims against our client.
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented the estate of a pop singer in an infringement action against counterfeiters. We obtained an injunction and seizure order under the Lanham Act against “John Doe” counterfeiters. This case was significant in that it presented substantial jurisdictional and ripeness concerns because the defendants' identities were unknown.
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented a commercial property owner in a mechanic's lien action. We obtained expungement of the mechanic's lien, and on appeal, a ruling that Nevada law requires an award of legal fees to an owner when a mechanic's lien is expunged. One Trop LLC v. Verma, 2016 WL 3896347 (Nev. App. July 13, 2016).
One Trop LLC v. Verma, 2016 WL 3896347 (Nev. App. July 13, 2016)
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented a hedge fund in an action against a borrower. After an evidentiary hearing, we obtained a ruling allowing our client to pursue a UCC foreclosure sale, and denying the borrower's request for a preliminary injunction. First 100, LLC v. Omni Fin., LLC, 2016 WL 2980673 (D. Nev. May 23, 2016).
First 100, LLC v. Omni Fin., LLC, 2016 WL 2980673 (D. Nev. May 23, 2016)
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented a physical therapist in a tort action. We obtained dismissal of all claims, upheld on appeal, and on cross-appeal a ruling that our client was entitled to an award of attorneys' fees. Loo v. Deets, 2016 WL 1567037 (Nev. Apr. 15, 2016).
Loo v. Deets, 2016 WL 1567037 (Nev. Apr. 15, 2016)
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Represented a property owner in an action involving damage caused by encroaching tree roots. We obtained an injunction requiring our client's neighbor to remove two trees following a two-day evidentiary hearing, and then obtained summary judgment resulting in a finding of alter ego, and judgments of $30,000 in compensatory damages, $80,000 in attorneys' fees and $100,000 in punitive damages, all of which were upheld on appeal. Prestige of Beverly Hills, Inc. v. Weber, 2012 WL 991696 (Nev. Mar. 21, 2012).
Prestige of Beverly Hills, Inc. v. Weber, 2012 WL 991696 (Nev. Mar. 21, 2012)
Source: published Howard & Howard profile
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Industries
Sectors he has represented
Clients have ranged from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations to government agencies.
Gaming
Sports and Entertainment
Banking and Investment Funds
Solar Energy
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Commercial Landlords
Taverns and Nightclubs
Contractors and Materialmen
Government Agencies (e.g. FDIC)
Fortune 500 and Small Business
Recognition
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Professional achievements
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2019–2027
The Best Lawyers in America®
2027
The Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year”
2013–2026
Mountain States Super Lawyers
2012
Mountain States Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars”
2014–2019; 2021
Nevada Business Magazine, “Legal Elite”
2013–2014
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, “50-Hours Club”
2012–2014
Desert Companion Magazine, “Top Lawyers”
2013
Vegas, Inc., “Top Lawyers”
Business Litigation
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating
Publications & Presentations
Authorship and speaking
Publications
Nevada Civil Practice Manual (LexisNexis), Sixth Edition
Contributing author, Chapter 18, “Offers of Judgment.”
Nevada Civil Practice Manual (LexisNexis), Fifth Edition
Editor; updated and edited Chapter 25, “Post Trial Motions.”
Presentations
“Mock Trial: Direct and Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses”
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Forensic Valuation and Services Conference — November 15, 2017, Las Vegas, NV.
“Practical Pointers to CYA When Drafting Business Contracts”
Nevada Association of Corporate Counsel Luncheon — March 26, 2015, Las Vegas, NV.
“Small Claims Court: Pursuing and Defending Legal Claims up to $7,500”
City of Las Vegas, Economic and Urban Development Department Seminar Series — March 19, 2013, Las Vegas, NV.
Education & Admissions
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Credentials
Education
2007
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D., cum laude
2001
Loyola University Chicago
Certificate in Paralegal Studies, with honors
1996
DePaul University
B.S., Business Administration
Admissions
Nevada, 2007
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2007
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Robert W. Hernquist
Trial Attorney
- Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
- Las Vegas, NV
- 702.667.4834
- rhernquist@howardandhoward.com
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