Practice areas: Real Estate, Business & Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions; view more
Licensed in Nevada since: 2003
Education: University at Buffalo Law School - SUNY
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Garman Turner Gordon LLP
7251 Amigo StSuite 210
Las Vegas, NV 89119 Visit website
A founding partner of Garman Turner Gordon LLP in Las Vegas, Nevada, Joseph T. Kozlowski has garnered the adulation of his peers for maintaining his eminent standards in every case he takes on, focusing on helping clients get through their complex legal challenges so they can focus on their loved ones and building a brighter future for themselves. His 20-plus years of experience serve him well in handling contentious legal matters pertaining to real estate, including finance, development, acquisitions and dispositions, and leasing, as well as corporate transactions.
Mr. Kozlowski completed his undergraduate studies in 1997, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree from Ithaca College. He then attended the Buffalo School of Law at the State University of New York, where he bolstered his shrewd legal acumen and talents to help his clients today. He received his Juris Doctor in 2003, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Nevada.
Some of Mr. Kozlowski’s clients include Comerica Bank, the Bank of Nevada, the Nevada State Bank, Waypoint Development, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Cirque De Soleil and many others. For his many contributions, he has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and holds a “Very Good” rating on Avvo. Additionally, he was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in real estate.
Within his legal community, Mr. Kozlowski maintains close affiliations with myriad prominent legal organizations, including the State Bar of Nevada and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties – Southern Nevada Chapter. Within the latter organization, he is a member of the Developing Leaders Section.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Real Estate: Business, Business/Corporate, Mergers & AcquisitionsFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant, Limited Liability Companies, Mortgage & Refinance, Partnership, Short Sale, Sub-chapter S Corporations
- 50% Real Estate: Business
- 30% Business/Corporate
- 20% Mergers & Acquisitions
First Admitted: 2003, Nevada
Professional Webpage: https://gtg.legal/our-professionals/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Nevada, Member
- Nevada, 2003
- Southern Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Clark County Bar Association, Member
Representative Clients
- Bank of Nevada, Nevada State Bank, Pacific Western Bank, McDonald's Corporation, Lennar, Kimball Hill Homes, RSM McGladrey, Sullivan Square, Parsons Corporation, Performance Contracting, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Credit Suisse, Century Gaming, United Coin Machine Company, Kittrell Jensen Contractors
Transactions
- Represented community financial institution involving financing of the purchase of historic downtown Las Vegas hotel/casino-Lead counsel to community financial institution with respect to multi-million dollar financing of large, downtown Las Vegas hotel/casino-Lead counsel to community financial institution with respect to the multi-million dollar refinancing of building leased to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Lead counsel to established local Nevada corporation with respect to multi-million dollar sale of business involving the disposition of several franchises located at McCarran International Airport-Represented large institutional creditor in connection with approximately $25,000,000 of disputed mechanic's liens in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a large-scale mixed-use, master-planned development-Lead counsel to developer with respect to construction issues pertaining to 16.5 acre mixed-use, high-rise development-Represented gaming company in connection with multi-million dollar refinancing- Represented corporation with respect to asset purchase involving numerous timeshare properties located in Nevada and Hawaii-Represented physician in connection with sale of multiple-office medical practice-Lead counsel to owner of mini-storage business with respect to successful appeal before the Nevada Supreme Court concerning a multi-million dollar commercial real estate dispute-Lead counsel to large, strip hotel/casino involving large-sum mechanic’s lien dispute in connection with hotel/casino renovation project
Educational Background
- Ithaca College, B.S., 1997
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presented to other attorneys and professionals on the topic of landlord/tenant law for Sterling Education Services, a continuing legal education program, Speaker, Landlord Liability For Problems With The Premises, Sterling Education Services, Landlord/Tenant, 2011
- Presented to other attorneys and professionals on the topic of alternate dispute resolution in landlord/tenant context for Sterling Educational Services, a continuing legal education program, Speaker, Overview and Effective Use of Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Sterling Education Services, Landlord/Tenant, 2011
Honors
- Mountain States Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Vegas Inc. and Las Vegas Weekly, Top Lawyer®
- Top 10 Real Estate Attorneys, Las Vegas Business Press, 2013
- AV-Rated® by Martindale-Hubbell®, 5.0 out of 5.0
- Mountain States Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers® 2018-2023 for Real Estate Law
- Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers
- Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
- Recognized as one of the top 100 attorneys in Southern Nevada, Top 100 Legal Elite, Nevada Business Journal, 2010
- Recognized as one of the top 100 attorneys in Southern Nevada, Top 100 Legal Elite, Nevada Business Journal, 2011
Industry Groups
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction
- Corporate
- Landlord Tenant
Office location for Joseph T. Kozlowski
7251 Amigo St
Suite 210
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 877-315-8454
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2015, 2018 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2012