Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
• Sex Crimes
  Represented hotels in card counting and cheating cases and has successfully defended numerous negligent security cases, slip and falls, rape, assault and other premises liability matters.
• Assault

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  The team at Backus, Carranza & Burden can assist companies or boards of directors in structuring and planning their legal documents, as well as in representation during disputes. From business entity formation to contract law and the protection of intellectual property rights, our lawyers can help you take the necessary legal steps to secure and defend your business interests.We represent clients involved in numerous areas of business, including:• Business litigation
• Limited Liability Companies
• Construction Contracts
  Representing hotel owners on construction matters in formation of construction contracts to defense of delay and disruption claims and mechanic’s lien matters.

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
  Defense of administrative claims and lawsuits under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) including claims for age discrimination, racial discrimination, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, religious discrimination, before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC), the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC), Nevada state courts, Nevada federal courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
• Employment Contract
• Employment Litigation
  Defense of hotels in employment claims ranging from age, sex and racial discrimination to unfair hiring and firing policies.
• Sexual Harassment
  Development of employee manuals, medical leave policies, sexual harassment policies, anti-discrimination policies, drug testing policies, and other employment documents for employers including progressive discipline policies and termination procedures.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Legal challenges require a greater understanding of the law and of the concerned parties’ various interests that comes only with experience. There is no singular secret to handling large, complex litigation. However, having handled some of the largest cases in this country from the MGM Fire Litigation to Tobacco, Asbestos, Diet Drug, Bone Screw, Agent Orange, Pepcon and Dupont Plaza, we have found that counsel must not have preconceived notions on how the case will go. Our past experience is invaluable in being familiar with how other judges have handled complex cases with case management orders, special masters and other specialized procedures. Our ability to have advanced technology to organize, analyze and prioritize massive documentation is something we have found it expedient to develop over the last 30-plus years. We are fortunate that most of the judiciary is familiar with our track record and often looks to us to be of assistance in helping the court manage the case. Maybe the most important consideration, like all other cases, is to stay ahead of your adversary. Every member of the firm has the experience needed to provide expert counsel on a wide variety of legal issues and each takes pride in meeting the needs of the client and exceeding expectations. Cases in which the firm has been involved locally and nationally include: Construction, Real Estate Litigation, Business Litigation, Products Liability, Health Care, Premises Liability, Insurance, Tribal Indian and Gaming, Employment, Civil litigation, Business Organization, Restaurant and Food Liability, Commercial Litigation, Lender Liability Litigation, Arbitration/Mediation Services, Professional Liability, and Complex and Mass Tort Litigation.
• Premises Liability
  Eagle International Associates is an international network of law firms, adjusters and claims related service providers throughout North America and Europe. Eagle members are dedicated to providing insurance companies and self-insureds with the highest quality legal and adjusting services for competitive and fair compensation. As members, we are committed to the highest ethical standards and act with professionalism and civility in all our endeavor. Eagle exceeds its clients expectations for quality and service. At every opportunity, we promote the use of Eagle and its members, refer existing relationships and acquire new ones for all of Eagle’s members and actively participate in Eagle’s meetings, programs and seminars. While the concept of a network is not new, the Eagle network is unique for a number of reasons: Members are held together, not by contract, but by the common goal of service. Members offer the advantages and facilities of a global organization with the individual attention and the local knowledge that are generally expected from a small firm. Members do not incur referral fees, nor is there any additional cost to the client for utilizing any members of the network. Eagle members strive too meet the needs of many clients who want the benefits of small to medium size firms, but need the extensive resources throughout the country and sometimes the world. Eagle International Association, Inc. does not itself render any legal or adjusting services. Members of Eagle are independently engaged in handling litigation and/or claims focusing on major areas such as Products, Professional Liability, Toxic Liability, Premises Liability, and General Liability.
• Construction Litigation
  Ms. Backus represents individuals and business entities in a variety of areas, including both transactional and litigation. Ms. Backus enjoys discussing hot legal issues and has participated as a speaker for the National Business Institute on Construction Defect Litigation: From A to Z, “ Ethical Considerations,” and Building Your Civil Trial Skills, “ The Mechanics of Nevada Civil Procedure ” and “ How to Handle Post- Trial Issues

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Cases vary from negligent security cases, personal injury/wrongful death actions and food borne illness lawsuits.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy