Western Expansion: Five Attorneys Join Las Vegas Office of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial
LAS VEGAS, October 28, 2026 - Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial is pleased to announce the addition of five new attorneys to their Las Vegas office. Michael Lowry and Jonathan Pattillo join as partners, along with associates Sondra Brower, Kimberly Nelson, and Andrew Walters. Lowry, Pattillo, and Nelson practiced together at their previous firm, while Walters joins from PricewatershouseCoopers and Brower recently completed a clerkship with the Honorable Judge Joe Hardy of the Eighth Judicial District Court.
"We are excited to welcome these accomplished attorneys to our growing team here in Vegas," said Jeremy Alberts, office managing partner of the WWHGD Las Vegas office. "Michael, Jonathan, Sondra, Kimberly, and Andrew each bring a distinctive set of skills and experiences that will strengthen our Nevada team and enhance the depth of services we offer our clients nationwide. We look forward to the contributions they will make to the firm and to our continued service in the local community."
Following these additions in Las Vegas, WWHGD has welcomed 30 attorneys across its footprint in 2026.
Lowry focuses his practice on defense litigation and appellate matters involving catastrophic injuries, transportation accidents, and premises liability. He has handled appeals in Nevada state courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth circuit, obtaining appellate victories that affirm dismissals and summary judgments. His litigation experience also includes securing summary judgments and voluntary case dismissals.
Lowry is an active leader within the legal community. He currently serves as president of the Las Vegas Defense Lawyers, and his contributions to the legal profession have also been recognized witht he DRI Fred H. Sievert Award for Outstanding Defense Bar Leader in 2025.
Lowry earned his undergraduate degree from Drake University and his J.D. from Drake University School of Law.
Pattillo is experienced in guiding clients through complex and high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries, construction defects, and premises liability. His practice also includes insurance defense and coverage matters.
Outside of his practice, Pattillo engages the legal community through his membership on the Howard D. McKibben Chapter of the American Inn of Court.
Pattillo earned his undergraduate degree from Drake University and his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law.
Brower's civil litigation practice focuses on gaming and regulatory matters, complex civil disputes, and appellate work, often drawing from her knowledge of the Nevada court system. She leverages her specialized knowledge at the intersection of hospitality and gaming operations regulation to advise clients navigating complex compliance and litigation environments.
Brower earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Utah University and her J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law.
Nelson represents clients involved in high-exposure personal injury and complex tort matters, with a focus on commercial trucking and transportation litigation. Her experiencde also includes successfully handling premises liability, negligent security, and motor vehicle claims throughout the Nevada state and federal courts.
Nelson's experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters before transitioning to civil defense gives her a valuable perspective on both sides of personal injury litigation.
She also serves her legal and professional community through service on the board of Las Vegas Defense Lawyers and membership in the Nevada Trucking Association.
Nelson earned her undergraduate degree from Calumet College of St. Joseph and her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law.
Walters counsels clients in premises liability and complex financial disputes, often in the private equity, investment structuring, and transaction contexts. He has respresented a broad range of clients, leverageing a decade of experience in tax strategies, due diligence, and risk assessment to evaluate exposure and develop tailored defense startegies.
Walters earned his undergraduate degree from Marquette University and his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law.
About Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial
Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial is a national trial firm dedicated to defending businesses and their interests in high-stakes litigation, trials, and arbitrations. The firm has handled matters in all 50 states and 22 countries and has successfully tried more than 500 cases throughout the United States. WWHGD represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to regional and local businesses across a broad range of industries. The firm and its attorneys are consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other leading legal directories for excellence in client service and results. Guided by its philosophy of “Listen. Think. Win.,” WWHGD delivers strategic, trial-focused representation nationwide. For more information, visit www.wwhgd.com.
