Justin J. Bustos

Justin J. Bustos is a member in the firms Litigation Department, practicing in all courts throughout Nevada. He focuses on complex litigation and appeals, with extensive experience in business disputes, including contract and insurance disputes, business fraud, securities litigation, torts, class actions, and intellectual property. Mr. Bustos also has a strong background in complex criminal litigation. Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Larry R. Hicks, United States District Judge for the District of Nevada. Education & Credentials Education University of Michigan Law School J. D., 2004 University of Nevada, Reno B. S., 2002 Bar Admission Nevada Areas Of Practice Commercial & Business Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Appeals & Advocacy Intellectual Property Acknowledgements Mountain States Super Lawyer Rising Star, Business Litigation, 2014 - 2020 Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite, 2017, 2019 Prominent Assignments Successfully represented a Nevada property developer in obtaining dismissal of a multi-million dollar lawsuit related to a business transaction. Obtained dismissal of a multi-million dollar federal class action lawsuit, which was upheld on appeal. Rainero v. Archon Corp., 844 F.3d 832 (9th Cir. 2016) Obtained a monetary settlement in a pro bono federal civil rights action against the State of Nevada on behalf of a Nevada prisoner. Successfully represented a Nevada bank on an appeal before the Nevada Supreme Court and obtained an order affirming the district courts summary judgment order with respect to an unsettled area of Nevada law. Defended a Nevada lawyer and developer in a two-week federal felony jury trial. Obtained a $2.1 million jury verdict following a one-week federal civil rights trial. Successfully appealed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence and obtained the reversal of a criminal conviction. United States v. Orozco, 858 F.3d 1204 (9th Cir. 2017) Defended client in 9th circuit appeal from federal security fraud conviction. Professional Involvement Washoe County Bar Association, Board of Directors, Past President National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member Appellate Section of the State Bar of Nevada, Member Community Involvement Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross, Board of Directors, Past Chairman Publications/Presentations Author, Working with Counsel to Manage and Mitigate Legal Risk, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, Business Legal Guide 2016 Author, NRAP 5 and the Intersection Between State Law and Federal Jurisdiction, Nevada Lawyer, August 2013 Author, Protecting Your Business Goodwill Through Federal Trademark Registration, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, 2015 Guide Insights June 16, 2025 In the News Dickinson Wright Recognized in Legal 500 United States 2025 Edition June 30, 2023 In the News Nine Attorneys recognized as Top Rank Attorneys by Nevada Business Magazine June 12, 2020 In the News Thirteen Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in 2020 Mountain State Super Lawyers June 4, 2020 In the News Ten Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in Nevada Businesss Legal Elite 2020 May 4, 2020 In the News Dickinson Wright Appellate Practice Receives Win in the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit June 7, 2019 In the News Thirteen Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Mountain State Super Lawyers May 31, 2019 In the News Twelve Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in Nevada Businesss Legal Elite 2019 June 11, 2018 In the News Fourteen Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Mountain State Super Lawyers June 13, 2017 In the News Seventeen Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in 2017 Mountain State Super Lawyers June 6, 2017 In the News Fifteen Dickinson Wright Attorneys Recognized in Nevada Businesss Legal Elite 2017 June 13, 2016 In the News Dickinson Wright Attorneys Listed in 2016 Mountain State Super Lawyers