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Michael G.
Alonso
Michael’s practice area includes gaming and liquor licensing, land use, legislation and lobbying. He appears regularly before the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Nevada Gaming Commission, and other regulatory bodies in the State of Nevada.
As a lobbyist, Michael frequently represents his clients before the Nevada Legislature and local governing bodies and his work extends to resolution of land use, zoning and development issues.
Actively involved in the legal community, Michael has served on the Executive Committees of the Gaming Law and Business Law Sections of the Nevada State Bar. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Step2, Inc. Step2 provides long-term treatment services for substance abuse disorders, domestic violence intervention and education, and trauma services.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
- American Bar Association, Member
- Washoe County Bar Association, Member
EDUCATION
- J.D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law, 1992
- B.A., University of Southern California, 1989
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Nevada, 1992
COURT ADMISSIONS
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
- U.S. Court of Appeals, for the Ninth Circuit
RENO LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Gaming Law and Government Relations Practice, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2024
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
Gaming Law and Government Relations Practice, 2007-2024
KNOWLEDGEABLE &
EXPERIENCED
Michael’s clients trust his expertise to navigate difficult legal issues. Michael has been awarded numerous distinctions for his dedication and professionalism throughout the years and our clients rest assured knowing they have Alonso Law Limited on their side.
AV/PREEMINENT ATTORNEY
Martindale-Hubbell – “AV/Preeminent Attorney” Rating
SERVICES
GAMING & LIQUOR LICENSING
Represent businesses and individuals seeking to obtain gaming and liquor licenses from state and local governments. We also represent developers of resort hotel casinos and manufacturers and distributors of gaming equipment.
LAND USE / ZONING
Represent businesses, developers, landowners, and lenders before local governments to resolve land use and planning and zoning issues.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Represent clients in the areas of public policy and political strategy and represent clients before state and local government agencies and the Nevada Legislature in connection with gaming, energy, planning, zoning and land use, healthcare, telecommunications and other matters.