Education:

  • University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2012)
  • University of San Diego (B.A., Accountancy, 2008)

Admitted to Practice:

  • Nevada, 2012
  • The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada

Professional Organizations:

  • State Bar of Nevada

Practice Areas:

Michael R. Kalish

Las Vegas, NV

Direct: 702.767.1620
Office: 702.727.6258
MKalish@rsnvlaw.com

Michael R. Kalish is a detail-oriented real estate attorney that has been practicing for more than a decade. He has a business-centered approach and offers clients informed, pragmatic advice based on his extensive experience as outside and in-house counsel.

Michael focuses his practice on a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions, including, acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing and land use matters. He has assisted a number of premier gaming resorts and private equity firms with significant acquisitions and dispositions. He also served as the in-house corporate counsel for Foley Family Wines and Epic Wines & Spirits, where he led the real estate and corporate transactions for each company, including the acquisition of more than 500 acres of real property and three premium wine brands. As a result of this experience, Michael is skilled at working closely with clients to develop practical solutions to help achieve their goals.

Michael is also committed to donating his time for pro bono clients and giving back to the Las Vegas community. He regularly participates in the Ask-A-Lawyer program for the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, who has recognized Michael as a volunteer of the month. He also serves as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas – Clark County Library District Foundation – the non-profit arm of the Las Vegas – Clark County Library District.

Practice Highlights:

  • Represented a major gaming resort in connection with the (i) $825 million sale of a resort hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, (ii) $1.075 billion sale of a resort hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and (iii) $1.6 billion purchase of a resort hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Represented a major gaming resort in connection with the development of a casino and racetrack in Columbus, Nebraska.
  • Represented a leading real estate private equity firm in connection with the acquisition of (i) more than 450,000 square feet of office space in five buildings in Westlake Village, California, and (ii) 35 acres in Riverside County, California for the development of more than 600,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space.
  • Assisted a pro bono nonprofit organization with obtaining land use entitlements for a major training facility in Las Vegas, Nevada for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

 

Volunteer Work/Awards:

  • Las Vegas – Clark County Library District Foundation
    • Director, Board of Directors
  • Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Rising Stars (2021-2022)
  • Vegas Inc., Top Lawyers, Real Property (2022)
  • NAIOP, Developing Leaders Institute, Class of 2023

Michael R. Kalish

Las Vegas, NV

Direct: 702.767.1620
Office: 702.727.6258
MKalish@rsnvlaw.com

Michael R. Kalish is a detail-oriented real estate attorney that has been practicing for more than a decade. He has a business-centered approach and offers clients informed, pragmatic advice based on his extensive experience as outside and in-house counsel.

Michael focuses his practice on a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions, including, acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing and land use matters. He has assisted a number of premier gaming resorts and private equity firms with significant acquisitions and dispositions. He also served as the in-house corporate counsel for Foley Family Wines and Epic Wines & Spirits, where he led the real estate and corporate transactions for each company, including the acquisition of more than 500 acres of real property and three premium wine brands. As a result of this experience, Michael is skilled at working closely with clients to develop practical solutions to help achieve their goals.

Michael is also committed to donating his time for pro bono clients and giving back to the Las Vegas community. He regularly participates in the Ask-A-Lawyer program for the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, who has recognized Michael as a volunteer of the month. He also serves as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas – Clark County Library District Foundation – the non-profit arm of the Las Vegas – Clark County Library District.

Practice Highlights:

  • Represented a major gaming resort in connection with the (i) $825 million sale of a resort hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, (ii) $1.075 billion sale of a resort hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and (iii) $1.6 billion purchase of a resort hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Represented a major gaming resort in connection with the development of a casino and racetrack in Columbus, Nebraska.
  • Represented a leading real estate private equity firm in connection with the acquisition of (i) more than 450,000 square feet of office space in five buildings in Westlake Village, California, and (ii) 35 acres in Riverside County, California for the development of more than 600,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space.
  • Assisted a pro bono nonprofit organization with obtaining land use entitlements for a major training facility in Las Vegas, Nevada for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

 

Volunteer Work/Awards:

  • Las Vegas – Clark County Library District Foundation
    • Director, Board of Directors
  • Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Rising Stars (2021-2022)
  • Vegas Inc., Top Lawyers, Real Property (2022)
  • NAIOP, Developing Leaders Institute, Class of 2023

Education:

  • University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2012)
  • University of San Diego (B.A., Accountancy, 2008)

Admitted to Practice:

  • Nevada, 2012
  • The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada

Professional Organizations:

  • State Bar of Nevada

Practice Areas: