About Andrew P. Dunning
business law attorney
Andrew P. Dunning represents clients in complex commercial litigation, consumer fraud, business disputes, tort matters, and related transactions. Whether prosecuting claims, defending them, or advising before a dispute arises, he protects clients’ interests with thoughtful, zealous advocacy—in and out of the courtroom. His perspective is grounded by service in Nevada’s courts and years of results for Nevada businesses and families.
Education
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law - J.D. (2015)
Dean’s Award · Dean’s List · Pro Bono Honors
Articles Editor, UNLV Gaming Law Journal
Student Attorney, Thomas & Mack Juvenile Justice Clinic
Janet D. Steiger Fellow, Nevada Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection
University of Nevada, Reno - B.A., Pre-Law Criminal Justice (2012)
Dual minors: Psychology & Philosophy · Dean’s List
Admissions & Practice
State Bar of Nevada (2015)
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (2015)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2018)
Primary Focus
Complex commercial & business litigation · Consumer fraud · Contract & business torts
Tort cases and risk counseling · Transactional issues tied to active disputes
Additional Background
Andrew served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Richard F. Scotti (Dept. II, Eighth Judicial District Court) and as a judicial extern to the Hon. Philip M. Pro (Ret.) (U.S. District Court, District of Nevada). During law school, he deepened his advocacy and writing through the Gaming Law Journal and clinic practice, and he earned a competitive consumer-protection fellowship with the Nevada AG’s Office.
Professional & Community Memberships
State Bar of Nevada Young Lawyers Section · Clark County Bar Association · Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court
Community & Personal
A longtime Nevadan, Andrew moved to Henderson after high school in Incline Village and undergraduate studies at UNR. Off the clock, he enjoys amateur photography, travel, live music, and spontaneous adventures with friends and family.
Accolades
Super Lawyers® – Mountain States Rising Stars (including 2020: Civil Litigation-Plaintiff)
Nevada Business Magazine® – Legal Elite (2018: Business Litigation & Real Estate; 2019: Business Litigation & Corporate Law)
MYVEGAS Magazine – Top 100 Lawyers of the Year
Phi Alpha Delta – Society of Scholars
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada - Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month (May 2020)
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