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74 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America 2026
August 21, 2025
Patrick Tarzi represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation. His practice focuses on the defense of general liability claims, including premises liability, product liability, transportation matters, and hospitality disputes. In addition, Patrick is well-versed in handling complex tort litigation related to catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and negligent security.
Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Patrick worked at a boutique Las Vegas, Nevada, firm where he represented clients in commercial contract disputes and litigation involving breach of contract, trade secrets, real estate and hospital guardianship proceedings. Previously, Patrick practiced at a premier national firm representing Fortune 500 companies in complex general liability litigation.
During law school, Patrick gained valuable experience as a law clerk for the Honorable Linda Marquis in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, where he authored briefs and orders and contributed to decisions in complex cases involving guardianship, trusts and estates, and the compromise of civil claims.
Clerk for the Honorable Linda Marquis, Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department B
Patrick Tarzi represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation. His practice focuses on the defense of general liability claims, including premises liability, product liability, transportation matters, and hospitality disputes. In addition, Patrick is well-versed in handling complex tort litigation related to catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and negligent security.
Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Patrick worked at a boutique Las Vegas, Nevada, firm where he represented clients in commercial contract disputes and litigation involving breach of contract, trade secrets, real estate and hospital guardianship proceedings. Previously, Patrick practiced at a premier national firm representing Fortune 500 companies in complex general liability litigation.
During law school, Patrick gained valuable experience as a law clerk for the Honorable Linda Marquis in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, where he authored briefs and orders and contributed to decisions in complex cases involving guardianship, trusts and estates, and the compromise of civil claims.
Michael Lowry (Partner-Las Vegas, NV) and Patrick Tarzi (Associate-Las Vegas, NV) successfully defended a Las Vegas resort and casino against a property theft claim filed by a guest. The guest alleged certain items were stolen from his room. However, Patrick pointed out that the guest had not used the in-room safe nor did he attempt to deposit the items with the hotel for safekeeping. As a result, the Las Vegas Justice Court, Small Claims concluded the guest had not meet his burden of proof under NRS 651.010. A defense decision was entered.
Michael Lowry and Patrick O. Tarzi