Background
Galatz, Neil Gilbert was born on January 22, 1933 in New York City. Son of Julius D. and Dorothy (Kirschen) Galatz.
Galatz, Neil Gilbert was born on January 22, 1933 in New York City. Son of Julius D. and Dorothy (Kirschen) Galatz.
Adelphi College (Bachelor of Arts, 1953). Columbia University (Juris Doctor, 1956). Deputy District Attorney, Clark County, 1959-1960, 1962.
Member, Practising Law Advisory Board, 1967-1978. Special Advisor, Nevada Legislature on Uniform Evidence Code, 1970. Chairman, Plaintiffs Lead Counsel Committee, MGM Multi-District Fire Litigation, 1980-1982.
Lead Counsel, Hilton Fire Litigation, since 1981.
Senior trial deputy, district attorney Clark County District Attorneys Office, Las Vegas, 1959-1961. Associate Langerman, Begam & Lewis, Phoenix, 1961-1962. Partner Wiener, Goldwater & Galatz, Las Vegas, 1967-1976.
Senior partner Neil G. Galatz & Associates, since 1976. Deans councils, University Nevada School Medicine, 1995-1997. Special advisory, Nevada Legislation Committee, 1970-1971.
Co-chairman, Plaintiff's Lead Counsel Committee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Multi-District Fire Litigation, 1980-1982, Hilton Fire Litigation, 1981-1986. Chairman PEPCON Explosion Plaintiffs Committee, 1988-1992. Lecturer in field.
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America (governor 1967-1972, 76-77, 2001-2003, chairman midwinter conventions 1964, 68, 71, 73, 76, 85, student advocacy program 1973-1974, legal institute program 69, 71, citation for outstanding leadership, 1971), International Academy Trial Lawyers, American Board Trial Advocates, Western Trial Lawyers Association (president 1964-1965). International Society Barristers, National Board Trial Advocacy, Nevada State Bar Association (board governors 1990-1900).
Married Elaine Bricker, August 20, 1961. Children: Leesa, Lara.