Gugino Law Firm, Chtd. | Practice Areas

Employment Law - Our Employment Law Practice Group has significant experience representing employers in interpreting and construing state and Federal statutes and case law in areas such as Title VII employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family And Medical Leave Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Federal Employer's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and special laws governing municipal employment.

Insurance and Surety - We have represented insureds and insurers in claim and coverage disputes, including casualty claims, first party property damage, multi-insurer coverage litigation, and surety claims. Our representation includes coverage issues within the real estate, construction, business and trucking industries. Our firm has also assisted clients in the development of captive insurance companies and in representation before administrative boards which regulate insurers.

Business Law Consulting - We provide a wide variety of services to our business clients from assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity under which to operate, preparation of agreements, sale and purchase of businesses, obtaining financing and funding for business operations, and employee relations, to dissolution.

Administrative Law - Our firm represents clients in all aspects of Federal and state regulation, including administrative appeals and litigation before the courts. We are well versed in the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, which deals with administrative hearings and adjudication, administrative investigations, administrative officers and agents, administrative rulemaking, licensing, and regulatory enforcement. Our Administrative Law Practice Group specializes in business and economic regulation, industry restructuring and deregulation, contracting and project development, trade regulation, and legislative consultation and lobbying registration and reporting requirements.

Workers' Compensation - Our attorneys represent private and public sector employers, and their insurers, against on-the-job employee claims for lost wages, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and disability awards. They handle issues dealing with claim denial, fraud, subrogation, and appeals.

Personal Injury - Defense - Our firm defends individuals and companies involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from negligence and other torts. We have experience a wide variety of cases including automobile accidents, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct, premises liability, mold claims, asbestos claims, amusement park rides, and the following products: power miter saws, tires, and automobiles.

Structured Settlements - A structured settlement is the payment of money for a personal injury claim where all or part of the settlement calls for future periodic payments. These periodic payments are funded through an annuity purchased from a major life insurance company or Treasury Bond Trusts. By using highly rated and well-known life insurers or U.S. Treasury Bonds, you can be assured of financial security throughout the period that the payments are due under the proposal

NRS 42.030 Court approval of agreement to transfer structured settlement required.