Business Details
Nationally Recognized Legal Services in Southwest US
We are a nationally recognized law firm based in the Southwest United States, formed by a cohesive group of lawyers with over a decade of collaborative experience. Our team represents businesses and businesspeople in high-stakes matters against top-tier firms, utilizing small teams of seasoned attorneys with diverse skill sets. We prioritize winning efficiently rather than inflating fees through large teams, operating as a boutique firm unaffiliated with financial institutions or large clients.Our lawyers, many of whom began careers at major firms, understand the drawbacks of big-firm models, including conflicts and inefficiencies. We work primarily on an hourly basis but prefer creative fee structures like hybrid, contingency, and success fees to align our interests with clients. Our practice spans bankruptcy, business litigation, real estate, corporate finance, and estate planning, serving clients across Nevada, Arizona, and nationally.
Services
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Business Litigation
Real Estate
Corporate & Finance
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of collaborative legal expertise in high-stakes cases.
- Our boutique model avoids inefficiencies of large institutional firms.
- We align client interests with creative fee structures like contingency fees.
- Our attorneys have extensive experience in complex bankruptcy and litigation cases.
- We serve clients across Nevada, Arizona, and nationally with local expertise.
Services
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Our nationally recognized bankruptcy group specializes in corporate restructurings and related litigation. We represent high-net-worth individuals and corporations in complex Chapter 11 cases, nondischargeability proceedings, and fraudulent transfer litigation. Our attorneys combine courtroom expertise with deal-making strategies to resolve financial disputes efficiently.
Business Litigation
We handle high-stakes business disputes as seasoned trial lawyers. Our team represents clients in bet-the-company litigation, commercial conflicts, and appellate cases. With decades of combined experience, we focus on practical solutions while maintaining aggressive advocacy to protect client interests in state and federal courts.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers finance, acquisitions, development, and leasing. Led by nationally recognized experts, we assist clients in complex transactions, loan restructurings, and commercial deals. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance for large-scale projects and property management across diverse industries.
Corporate & Finance
We advise on corporate formation, mergers, acquisitions, and governance. Our team handles real estate finance, construction law, and business transactions with a focus on efficiency. Clients benefit from tailored legal strategies that align with long-term business objectives and regulatory compliance.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning group designs comprehensive strategies for asset protection, probate, and guardianship. We create trusts, wills, and advanced directives for estates exceeding $50 million. Our approach prioritizes family needs while minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring seamless wealth transfer.
People
Gregory E. Garman
Bankruptcy & Trial Lawyer
Greg Garman specializes in corporate restructurings and related litigation, combining courtroom expertise with deal-making strategies. He represents clients in complex bankruptcy cases and financial disputes.
Gerald M. Gordon
Founding Partner
Gerald M. Gordon leads the firm's Business Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. With decades of experience, he advises corporations and individuals on financial restructurings and insolvency matters.
Christine A. Murphy
Real Estate Attorney
Christine Murphy chairs the Corporate & Real Estate Department, specializing in finance, acquisitions, and commercial transactions. Recognized nationally, she provides strategic guidance for large-scale real estate projects.
Eric R. Olsen
Commercial Litigator
Eric Olsen handles business disputes, real estate litigation, and intellectual property cases. As a founding partner, he brings extensive trial experience to complex commercial conflicts.
Kristin M. Tyler
Estate Planning Attorney
Kristin Tyler chairs the Estate Planning and Probate Group. She designs comprehensive estate plans for high-net-worth families, focusing on asset protection, trusts, and guardianship matters.
Questions
What practice areas does Garman Turner Gordon specialize in?
We specialize in bankruptcy & restructuring, business litigation, real estate, corporate & finance, and estate planning.
How does the firm's fee structure work?
We primarily use hourly billing but prefer creative structures like hybrid, contingency, and success fees to align with client interests.
Where are the firm's offices located?
Our main offices are in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona, serving clients nationally.
What experience do the attorneys have?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in complex litigation, bankruptcy, real estate, and corporate law.
How does the firm approach client representation?
We prioritize efficiency, small legal teams, and avoiding conflicts of interest associated with large institutional firms.
