Jacey Prupas’ practice is concentrated in commercial litigation and business dispute resolution with an emphasis in contract disputes, complex business torts, malpractice defense, healthcare issues and personal injury. Jacey has defended numerous clients in cases of significant exposure in both federal and state courts throughout Nevada and California.
Community Involvement
•Reno Philharmonic Association, Inc., Board Member (2016)
•Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, Inc., Board Member and Vice Chair (2016), Board Chair (2019)
•Prupas Medical Student Scholarship Endowment, Founder and Contributor
Other Professional Experience
•Morris Peterson, Associate (2005-2012)
•Second Judicial District Court, Washoe County, Nevada, Law Clerk to The Hon. Janet J. Berry (2004-2005)
•First Judicial District Court, Carson City, Nevada, Law Extern to The Hon. Michael Griffin (2002)
Professional Recognition and Awards
•fellow, American Bar Fellows (2018-2019)
•The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2018-2019)
•Legal Elite, Top Northern Nevada Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine (2013-2019)
•Best Up and Coming Attorneys (2014)
•Mountain States Super Lawyers , Rising Stars Edition, General Litigation (2009, 2011-2018)
Representative Presentations and Publications
• Thought Leaders: Opportunity Zones: More Flexibility in New Guidelines Issued in April, Co-Author, Northern Nevada Business View (May 27, 2019)
•“Thought Leaders: The Changing Legal Landscape in a Growth Market, ” Quoted, Northern Nevada Business Weekly (May 7, 2018)
• 2014 Employment Tool Kit: Understanding Employment Law in Nevada; Issues Affecting the Workplace Today including enforcing non-compete agreements, Presenter, Snell & Wilmer seminar (Reno, September 18, 2014; Las Vegas, September 23, 2014)
Related News & Events
• Jun 03
17 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Ranked in the 2019 Legal Elite Edition of Nevada Business Magazine
• May 28
Thought Leaders: Opportunity Zones: More Flexibility in New Guidelines Issued in April
Northern Nevada Business View
• Nov 27
Snell & Wilmer Partner Jacey Prupas Named Board Chair for KNPB Public Broadcasting
• Aug 15
139 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers Listed as Leaders in Their Fields by The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Eleven Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year
• Aug 14
Snell & Wilmer Nevada Attorney Jacey Prupas Joins The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
• Jun 11
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2018 Recognizes 22 Nevada Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• May 07
Thought Leaders: The Changing Legal Landscape in a Growth Market
• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists 133 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field
• Jun 12
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2017 Recognizes 22 Nevada Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Jun 05
Nevada Business Magazine Ranks 22 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in the 2017 Legal Elite
• Feb 01
Snell & Wilmer Reno Attorney Jacey Prupas Appointed to the Supreme Court of Nevada's Commission on Judicial Selection
• Jul 14
KNPB Public Broadcasting Names Snell & Wilmer Partner Jacey Prupas to Board of Directors
• Jul 06
Snell & Wilmer Attorney Jacey Prupas Named to the Reno Philharmonic Board of Trustees
• Jun 13
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes 43 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Jun 01
Nevada Business Magazine Ranks 22 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in Legal Elite 2016
• Sep 10
Jacey Prupas and Catherine O'Mara Among Nominees for Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network's Twenty Under 40 Awards
• Jun 12
Mountain States Super Lawyers 2015 Recognizes 42 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Jun 02
19 Snell & Wilmer Nevada Attorneys Ranked in Legal Elite 2015 by Nevada Business Magazine
• Dec 17
Snell & Wilmer Elects Six New Partners
• Jun 05
Ten Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Nevada Business Magazine for 2014
• Nov 07
Six Snell & Wilmer Nevada Attorneys Achieve AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
• Aug 12
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 96 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 45 Firm Attorneys to the 2013 Rising Stars List
• Jun 17
Nevada Business Magazine Names Eleven Snell & Wilmer Attorneys to 2013 Legal Elite
Three Attorneys Named Best Up and Coming
• Mar 25
Snell & Wilmer Attorney Jacey Prupas Appointed to Nevada Board of Bar Examiners
• Oct 01
Snell & Wilmer Attorney Jacey Prupas Appointed as Temporary Member of Commission on Judicial Selection
• Mar 20
Snell & Wilmer Expands Reno Presence with Addition of Three Commercial Litigation Attorneys
