Matthew T. Dushoff is a litigator. He practices primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, administrative law, liquor licensing, White-Collar Criminal Defense, real estate, and criminal law before all state and federal courts in Nevada.
Mr. Dushoff is experienced in both defending and prosecuting various criminal matters. First as Deputy Public Defender in the State of New York and as a former Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada, where he specialized in prosecuting mortgage fraud, workers compensation fraud and insurance fraud and has the experience and insight to defend your rights.
Mr. Dushoff was lead counsel on the nationally recognized case of Urbanski v. Jones. Mr. Dushoff successfully obtained a jury verdict for Mr. and Mrs. Urbanski in excess of $13,500,000 against NFL football player Adam “Pacman” Jones.
Mr. Dushoff was lead counsel for Himelfarb & Associates (“Himelfarb”) in the complex business litigation matter entitled FortuNet, Inc. v. Himelfarb, et al. FortuNet is a licensed gaming equipment manufacturer, distributor, and operator that is the leader in the manufacturing and distribution of electronic bingo throughout the United States and Canada. Mr. Dushoff successfully obtained a multi-million dollar jury verdict for Himelfarb. The court also awarded Himelfarb his attorney’s fees from FortuNet.
Mr. Dushoff was lead counsel for University Medical Center in its successful defense of Dr. Tate’s civil rights’ claim in federal court in the matter entitled Tate v. University Medical Center. Dr. Tate sought over $32,000,000 in damages. The jury came back with a complete defense verdict.
Mr. Dushoff was lead counsel for Levi Jones in the wrongful foreclosure action against the law firm of Alessi and Koenig in the case entitled Jones v. Allessi and Koenig, et al. Obtained a unanimous jury verdict, punitive damages against Alessi and Koenig, and attorney’s fees.
Health Care Law
Mr. Dushoff has an extensive practice in health care law. He currently represents University Medical Center in both health care-related issues and privilege issues involving physicians. Mr. Dushoff also represents individual doctors in fair hearing matters as well as representing medical practices in health care issues ranging from medical billing to business litigation. Mr. Dushoff has also acted as a fair hearing officer for hospitals in doctor privilege cases. Mr. Dushoff is well versed in state and federal laws involving healthcare including HCQIA and HIPAA compliance matters.
