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Hon. Nancy L. Allf (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Las Vegas, NV, United States

About

Following a thirteen-year tenure as a District Court Judge in Clark County, Nevada, this neutral entered private practice with extensive experience in civil and business litigation. Her judicial career included presiding over the Eighth Judicial District Court’s Business Court and serving as a presiding judge for the Civil Division. Before her time on the bench, she spent over twenty-seven years in private practice focusing on commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Rights Construction Corporate & Finance Employment & Labor Estates & Probate Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
District Court Judge
Eighth Judicial District Court
Clark County
Nevada
Presiding Judge
Civil Division
Eighth Judicial District Court
Business Court Judge
Eighth Judicial District Court
Attorney/Shareholder
Parsons Crowell & Allf
Attorney
Nancy L. Allf
Chartered
Attorney
Allf & Paustian

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on Nevada Business Court procedures and civil litigation
  • Author of various articles for the Nevada Lawyer and Communiqué magazines
  • Former Chair, State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors
  • Past President, Clark County Bar Foundation

Positioning Takeaways

A highly respected former jurist with deep roots in the Nevada legal system, particularly suited for complex commercial and business-related ADR.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Nevada
  • United States District Court
  • District of Nevada
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
1982
B.A.
Transylvania University
1979

Distinction

One of the few judges to have served on the specialized Business Court in Nevada, handling high-stakes corporate and commercial disputes.

Reputation

Recognized by the legal community for her fair temperament, deep knowledge of Nevada law, and efficiency in managing complex dockets.