Bailey Kennedy LLP Managing Partner John R. Bailey and Partners Dennis L. Kennedy and Joshua M. Dickey have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA in the category of Litigation: General Commercial.
Bailey Kennedy has an extensive background with complex litigation matters at both state and federal levels.The practices of the three recognized partners include commercial and contract disputes, corporate and partnership conflicts, healthcare litigation, business torts and appellate advocacy.
John R. Bailey was ranked for his litigation expertise, particularly in healthcare-related disputes involving corporations and individuals. Dennis L. Kennedy was recognized for his wide-ranging commercial litigation practice for healthcare professionals,public authorities and corporations. Joshua M. Dickey also earned recognition for his commercial litigation work and representation of healthcare clients.
Bailey Kennedy’s record of successful litigation has earned recognition from other legal ranking publications,including Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Benchmark Litigation.
Chambers USA serves as a resource to identify the country’s top lawyers and law firms. Rankings are based on extensive research and interviews with clients and legal professionals,focusing on recent work, client service and professional reputation.
To view Bailey Kennedy’s Chambers USA profile, visit https://chambers.com/law-firm/bailey-kennedy-usa-5:161019.
Bailey Kennedy Partners Joshua P. Gilmore and Paul C. Williams have been named to the 2025 Top Rank Attorneys list by Nevada Business Magazine, an annual distinction that recognizes the top three percent of licensed attorneys in Nevada as selected by their peers.
Gilmore, a Las Vegas native, focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and legal ethics. He represents a range of clients, including transportation companies, financial institutions, municipalities and medical providers. He also serves on the State Bar of Nevada’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and regularly presents at continuing legal education events and legal conferences.
Williams, also a native of Nevada, practices in the areas of healthcare and commercial litigation, representing clients from local physicians and business owners to Fortune 500 companies. He currently serves on the advisory council of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School and previously served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors for the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
The Top Rank Attorneys list, formerly known as Legal Elite, is compiled through a nomination and verification process that includes input from licensed Nevada attorneys. The final list is verified through a rigorous review process to ensure only the most respected and experienced professionals in Nevada's legal community are included.
To see the full list of the 2025 Top Rank Attorneys, visit https://nevadabusiness.com/ .
Bailey Kennedy has been named the Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Nevada for 2025 by Global Law Experts (GLE). The prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s dedication to legal excellence, client advocacy and its ongoing contributions to the field of commercial litigation.
The Global Law Experts Annual Awards are a highly regarded program that identifies and honors top law firms worldwide through a meticulous selection process. Firms are evaluated based on client testimonials, key casework, legal rankings, industry reputation, publication contributions and speaking engagements.
Bailey Kennedy’s achievement in this category underscores its long-standing reputation as successful commercial litigators. The firm’s attorneys bring decades of collective experience, delivering strategic and effective legal representation to clients across Nevada.
The following attorneys contributed to this year’s Law Firm of the Year recognition:
Bailey Kennedy has received multiple regional and national awards over the last year alone, including Top Lawyers, Best Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation. In addition to its achievements in commercial litigation, the firm is highly regarded for its work in appellate practice, health care law and real estate litigation.
LAS VEGAS – Benchmark Litigation has named Bailey Kennedy LLP its Nevada Firm of the Year in the 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Awards. The annual awards honor the country’s top litigation firms and attorneys based on their work over the past year.
Bailey Kennedy’s litigation team, led by managing partner John R. Bailey and partners Dennis L. Kennedy, Joshua M. Dickey, Joseph A. Liebman, Joshua P. Gilmore and Paul C. Williams, has built a strong reputation in complex litigation matters at both the state and federal levels. Their practices include contract and commercial disputes, corporate and partnership litigation, antitrust and unfair competition, fraud and breach of contract.
“Receiving the Nevada Firm of the Year award from Benchmark Litigation is an honor that underscores the dedication, skill and excellence of our entire team at Bailey Kennedy,” said Dickey. “It’s a powerful recognition of our commitment to delivering top-tier legal services and achieving outstanding results for our clients."
Bailey Kennedy’s track record of success has earned recognition from other leading legal ranking organizations, including Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA.
"Benchmark Litigation’s rigorous selection process showcases their expertise and credibility, recognizing only the most outstanding litigation firms for their dedication to excellence and results,” said Williams.
Benchmark Litigation serves as a trusted resource for identifying the nation’s premier litigation firms and attorneys. The selection process involves comprehensive interviews with legal professionals, dispute resolution experts and clients to evaluate casework and peer recognition within the industry.
To view Bailey Kennedy’s Benchmark Litigation rankings, visit https://benchmarklitigation.com/. For more information about Bailey Kennedy, visit www.baileykennedy.com.