Brian S. Pick
Of Counsel, Attorney at McDonald Carano LLP
About
Brian S. Pick counsels companies at every stage on formation, governance, and acquisitions and sales. He advises Nevada and California clients on operations and management and on fundraising and growth. He represents clients in commercial transactions, mergers, and securities offerings. He guides clients through private equity and venture capital, plus other debt and equity financings. He also handles real estate transactions and development, and he forms joint ventures and pooled investment vehicles for clients pursuing growth or an acquisition. He earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2005. He represents Fortune 100, Fortune 500, and Fortune 1000 companies, along with NYSE and NASDAQ listed companies. He regularly serves companies as outside general counsel. He represents international and national companies and also regional and local ones on acquisitions and financings.
Who is a good fit for Brian S. Pick
- Companies at any stage completing an acquisition or a sale of the business.
- Nevada and California companies raising private equity or venture capital for growth.
- Companies forming a joint venture or a pooled investment vehicle.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2005
- University of Nevada, Reynolds School of Journalism, B.A., 2002
- Bar admissions
- Nevada, California
Recognition
- Nevada Business Magazine - “Legal Elite/Top Rank Attorneys” (2017-2023)
- The Best Lawyers in America - Land Use and Zoning Law (2027)
- The Best Lawyers in America - Corporate Law (2018-2027)
- The Best Lawyers in America - Real Estate Law (2019-2027)
- The Best Lawyers in America - Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2022-2027)
- The Best Lawyers in America - Corporate Governance Law (2025-2027)
- The Best Lawyers in America - “Lawyer of the Year” in Corporate Law (2019)
- Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine - Rising Star (2010-2021)
- “Twenty Under 40” a ward - Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network (2016)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Lead counsel to a multi-state oil and gas industry company in its sale to a publicly-traded competitor for $35 million. ($35,000,000)
- Lead counsel to a payment industry software and service company in connection with its $17 million sale to a private equity backed strategic buyer ($17,000,000)
- Lead counsel on the $60 million sale of an international medical device manufacturer and supply company to a private equity backed competitor. ($60,000,000)
- Served as M&A counsel to an international boat manufacturer in the sale of all of its stock for $11 million to a private equity backed purchaser. ($11,000,000)
- Acted as M&A counsel to an industrial manufacturer in the $9 million sale of its assets to a larger competitor. ($9,000,000)
- Represented an environmental services business in its $10 million sale of its stock to an international company. ($10,000,000)
- Represented an international gaming company in its acquisition of an international game and software development company.
- Served as lead counsel to a regulated regional consumer retail company in the sale of a division to a national wholesale and consumer retail company.
- Acted as lead counsel for a regional food supply company in its acquisition of the stock of a market leading company for a distinct high demand product and niche market.
- Represented a regional healthcare nonprofit in its merger with, and acquisition of, the subsidiary of a national healthcare nonprofit.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional