“A GO-TO FIRM IN LITIGATION FOR THE FORTUNE 500”

At Schnitzer Johnson & Watson, we are one of Nevada's oldest and most trusted law firms.

At Schnitzer Johnson & Watson, Chtd., we provide aggressive, trial-tested defense representation based upon a single premise: favorable outcomes are engineered through meticulous, early litigation planning, clear and consistent communication, and unyielding execution. Our clients include multi-national corporations, world-famous casinos, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, insurers and their insureds, local businesses and entrepreneurs, and high-networth individuals.

With more than 150 years of combined courtroom experience across Nevada, our legal team handles high-stakes trial litigation and appellate practice in both state and federal courts. For over two decades, SJW has maintained the prestigious "Preeminent" AV-Rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest national benchmark for legal ability and ethical standards.

Our approach

Litigating With A Strategic Plan

We represent clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national insurance carriers to family-owned enterprises and private stakeholders. We recognize that complex commercial conflicts do not occur in a vacuum. Resolving high-value disputes requires a sophisticated understanding of Nevada statutory frameworks, your specific operational risks, and the underlying economics of your industry.

Our firm is engineered to deliver elite-tier advocacy with a personal level of service routinely unavailable at national law firms. We offer clients a distinct operational model:

Early Case Assessment & Strategy: We don’t just react to filings. We build an aggressive, tailored litigation roadmap at the inception of every matter to dictate the tempo of the dispute.
Decisive Civil & Insurance Defense: We provide authoritative defense representation against high-exposure claims, including complex torts, bad faith claims, product liability, and premises liability.
Always Trial Ready: We are well known for our ability to provide immediate trial assistance to clients who are in need of a new strategy or simply looking for additional trial support. Our strong relationships with other Nevada law firms means we are often well positioned to seamlessly transition in as counsel (or co-counsel) shortly before trial.
Commercial Real Estate & Business Protection: From complex contract actions and partnership dissolutions to real property disputes, we safeguard corporate assets and ensure business continuity. Our corporate counsel team strives to protect our clients before a dispute arises by providing strategic operational guidance, contract review and negotiation, real estate translation assistance, and related services.
Direct Partner Accountability: At SJW, your matter is steered by senior trial attorneys who possess the autonomy to make rapid, informed, and creative strategic decisions that get straight to the heart of the issue.