General Information

Year founded: 2014
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Overview

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Laura Thalacker and Doreen Spears Hartwell joined together in 2014 to form the employment and business law firm of Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. after working together for nearly 15 years, first as associates and then as partners, in the litigation department of Nevada’s then largest local law firm. A strong foundation built on friendship and trust, coupled with nearly 50 years of combined legal experience, give Laura and Doreen a solid base from which to serve their clients in Southern Nevada and beyond. Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. provides high-quality, cost-effective legal services to businesses of all sizes in the practice areas of:

  • Human Resources Compliance and Strategic Counseling;
  • Employment and Labor Law Litigation; and
  • Business and Commercial Litigation
“We love what we do. You'll love what we can do for your business.”

As a boutique business law firm, Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. is able to provide its clients with the individualized attention and care their matters deserve. Laura and Doreen take a hands-on, personal approach to their work, getting to know their clients and understanding the ins and outs of their businesses. Laura and Doreen strive to be trusted, invaluable advisors and advocates for their clients. They take a pragmatic, common sense approach to legal representation and work side-by-side with clients to allow them to focus on growing and running their business instead of costly legal matters.

Community Leadership

Laura and Doreen have served in leadership positions in various Bar and community organizations and are well-known and respected in the legal community. They share a philosophy of fostering a firm culture that values diversity and the unique traits and skills that purpose-driven attorneys possess in providing clients with high-quality representation at affordable rates, while also making a difference in their community.

Rankings

Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. is metro ranked in 4 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Las Vegas
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Highlighted Client Comments

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Litigation - Labor and Employment
Doreen Hartwell and Laura Thalacker are among the finest legal counsel with regard to litigating labor and employment law issues for businesses operating in Nevada.
Greg Gemignani, Member – Dickinson Wright
Commercial Litigation
Hartwell Thalacker expertly guided a complex environmental contamination litigation to a successful conclusion.

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Las Vegas
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

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Main Location

Las Vegas, NV
11920 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 201
Las Vegas, NV 89141
United States
702-850-1074 Call our Las Vegas, NV location at 702-850-1074 Get Directions Get directions to our Las Vegas, NV location

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