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John Savage is an accomplished litigator, whose practice is primarily focused on business litigation and representing state-court appointed receivers. Prior to joining Howard & Howard, John developed a niche representing receivers appointed over cannabis businesses, including the first cannabis receivership in Nevada. His litigation experience has included business ownership disputes, property disputes, loan defaults, and medical malpractice defense.
Additionally, John serves as an arbitrator in cases assigned to the Court Annexed Arbitration program of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada.
Services
Business Litigation
In courtrooms, agencies, and tribunals across the country, we pursue our clients’ interests–both cost-effectively and with positive results.
Credentials
Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law, 2008
- J.D.
- John Carroll University, 2004
- B.S., cum laude, Psychology
Memberships
- Nevada State Bar
- Cannabis Law Section
- ADR Section
- Clark County Bar Association
- Nevada Cannabis Association
- National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
Admissions
- Nevada, 2009
- California, 2009
- U.S. District Court, Nevada
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Professional Achievements
- The Best Lawyers in America©, 2025
Experience
Presentations
- Nevada Cannabis Association, "Cannabis Receiverships: What Nevada Cannabis Businesses Should Know," February 23, 2022, webinar.
- American Bar Association, Cannabis Law and Policy Newsletter, 2022, publication.
- Clark County Bar Association Communique, 2021, publication.
