Justin J. Bustos

Member

Justin J. Bustos is a member in the firm’s Litigation Department, practicing in all courts throughout Nevada. He focuses on complex litigation and appeals, with extensive experience in business disputes, including contract and insurance disputes, business fraud, securities litigation, torts, class actions, and intellectual property. Mr. Bustos also has a strong background in complex criminal litigation. Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Larry R. Hicks, United States District Judge for the District of Nevada.

Education & Credentials

Education

University of Michigan Law School

J.D., 2004

University of Nevada, Reno

B.S., 2002

Bar Admission

Nevada

Acknowledgements

Mountain States Super Lawyer®
- "Rising Star," Business Litigation, 2014 - 2020
Nevada Business Magazine
- Legal Elite, 2017, 2019

Prominent Assignments

Successfully represented a Nevada property developer in obtaining dismissal of a multi-million dollar lawsuit related to a business transaction.

Obtained dismissal of a multi-million dollar federal class action lawsuit, which was upheld on appeal. Rainero v. Archon Corp., 844 F.3d 832 (9th Cir. 2016)

Obtained a monetary settlement in a pro bono federal civil rights action against the State of Nevada on behalf of a Nevada prisoner.

Successfully represented a Nevada bank on an appeal before the Nevada Supreme Court and obtained an order affirming the district court’s summary judgment order with respect to an unsettled area of Nevada law.

Defended a Nevada lawyer and developer in a two-week federal felony jury trial.

Obtained a $2.1 million jury verdict following a one-week federal civil rights trial.

Successfully appealed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence and obtained the reversal of a criminal conviction. United States v. Orozco, 858 F.3d 1204 (9th Cir. 2017)

Defended client in 9th circuit appeal from federal security fraud conviction.

Professional Involvement

Washoe County Bar Association, Board of Directors, Past President
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Appellate Section of the State Bar of Nevada, Member

Community Involvement

Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross, Board of Directors, Past Chairman

Publications/Presentations

Author, “Working with Counsel to Manage and Mitigate Legal Risk,” Northern Nevada Business Weekly, Business Legal Guide 2016
Author, “NRAP 5 and the Intersection Between State Law and Federal Jurisdiction,” Nevada Lawyer, August 2013
Author, "Protecting Your Business' Goodwill Through Federal Trademark Registration," Northern Nevada Business Weekly, 2015 Guide