Albert Z. Kovacs

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

4.0 (1 reviews)

Las Vegas, Nevada

23+ years experience

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

702-382-2101

https://www.bhfs.com/people/attorneys/g-k/albert-kovacs

100 North City Parkway, Suite 1600, Las Vegas, NV 89106-4614

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Bio

Plays an integral role in shaping Nevada’s corporate and LLC laws. Guides clients through complex corporate governance and M&A issues in transactions and litigation. Makes complicated issues accessible through efficient and candid advice. In matters relating to corporate governance and M&A in Nevada, Albert Kovacs brings an uncommon combination of experience and perspective. He not only knows the law but has also played a substantial role in shaping, and frequently drafting, Nevada corporate and LLC law and policy in recent years, through his work as vice chair of the Executive Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada. Albert draws on this insight as well as his extensive corporate law experience to provide guidance to clients on the distinctive aspects of Nevada’s corporate and business laws as they arise in transactions and litigation. Corporate law matters are complicated. By emphasizing clarity, efficiency and candor, Albert helps his clients understand the law so they can make informed and strategic choices. Whether serving as lead counsel or local Nevada counsel, he strives to make nuanced legal concepts more accessible, helping clients understand the rules of the game so they can call the right plays. A trusted resource on business law and ethics and corporate governance, Albert previously served as a teaching assistant professor in the Business Ethics & Legal Studies department of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate in the New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Las Vegas (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Las Vegas (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2021)
Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
Special Focus: COVID-19
Chambers USA, 2014-2016
Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Rising Star, 2012-2016
"20 Best Up & Coming Attorneys," Nevada Business Magazine, 2009-2010
Editorial Board, Duke Law Journal, Duke University School of

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

Duke University, J.D., graduated 2002
Wabash College, AB, graduated 1999

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Reviews

Samuel Wright

2 weeks ago

A Strategic Partner for Complex Corporate Matters

Our company recently engaged Albert Kovacs to guide us through the acquisition of a smaller competitor here in Nevada. The transaction was fraught with complex governance issues and potential regulatory hurdles. From our first meeting, it was clear that Mr. Kovacs’s deep, 23-year experience in corporate law and M&A was exactly what we needed. He didn't just execute paperwork; he provided strategic counsel that shaped our entire approach, making the intricate details of Nevada LLC law accessible and actionable. His recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Corporate Law and M&A was well-earned and evident in his work. He anticipated challenges we hadn't even considered, particularly around the target company's partnership structure, and navigated them with a steady hand. The entire process felt secure and well-managed. If there was one minor critique, it would be that his response time on non-urgent emails could occasionally stretch to 24-48 hours, which I understand is a function of his high demand and caseload. That said, when it mattered, he was immediately available. I would confidently recommend Mr. Kovacs to any business facing significant corporate transactions or governance challenges in the Las Vegas market.