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Representative Bio

Josh Hicks is a Partner at McDonald Carano, a member of the Firm’s Tax Law Practice Group, and Chair of the Firm’s Government Affairs and Advocacy Group. He provides counsel on local jurisdiction tax matters, ranging from tax planning to litigated tax controversies, and has been lead counsel on several published tax related cases. He also serves as a Nevada co-author of the American Bar Association’s Property Tax Deskbook and Sales Tax Deskbook. Josh represents clients before the Nevada Legislature, local governments, and state government agencies, and has served as lead counsel on many legislative accomplishments and lead advocate on several pieces of key legislation in Nevada, including those involving tax issues.

Prior to private practice, Josh’s background includes service as Senior Deputy Attorney General for Nevada, where he represented the Nevada Department of Taxation, the Nevada Tax Commission, and the Nevada Secretary of State. Josh also served as General Counsel and Chief of Staff to former Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons.

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Paul focuses his practice in state and local taxation, including property tax, sales and use tax, net proceeds of mines tax and real property transfer tax. He provides advice and representation to clients on the application of taxes imposed by Nevada and its local governments, and on the tax treatment of proposed developments and transactions. Additionally, Paul represents clients in tax audits, administrative appeals and in litigation seeking a review of agency action. He regularly represents property owners before the county and state boards of equalization, as well as the Nevada Tax Commission.

Paul assists clients in shaping Nevada’s tax laws through legislation and the regulatory rulemaking process that implements legislation. The American Property Tax Counsel has designated Paul as the professional representative for the state of Nevada.

Awards and Recognition

Martindale-Hubbell AV^® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated

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