Las Vegas, NV – Mar. 9, 2026 – Cooper Levenson is pleased to announce that Leo Hendges has joined its Las Vegas office as a litigator, bringing 15 years of civil litigation experience spanning both Michigan and Nevada.
Since beginning his legal career, Hendges has practiced civil litigation across Michigan and Nevada. He previously operated a solo practice, handled landlord-tenant and collections matters, and served on Michigan’s 61st District Court misdemeanor appointment list. In Nevada, he has focused on civil defense for employees of the Department of Corrections, representing staff in federal and state court, including complex wrongful death claims, and is certified to review and approve state purchasing contracts for the Department.
At the firm, Hendges will handle civil defense matters, including employment-related disputes, premises liability, wrongful death claims, and other complex personal or professional liability cases.
Hendges earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, an MBA from Union Graduate College, and both a Bachelor of Arts in French and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Grand Valley State University. He is licensed to practice in New York, Michigan, and Nevada.