Insight
Legal Insight: 5 Things You Should Prepare Before Consulting a Lawyer
A practical checklist from attorney Robert M. Tzall for getting the most out of your initial consultation: documents, questions, goals, budget, and fit.
Counsel for the
decisions
that define
a business, a family, a future.
A boutique firm of seasoned attorneys advising founders, owners, and families on the matters that don’t allow for guesswork.
The Firm
Measured judgment,delivered with care.
Astuno & Associates is a boutique practice built on a simple premise — that complex legal work deserves the attention of a senior lawyer, every time.
Our attorneys advise privately held companies, real estate principals, and high‑net‑worth families on the matters most consequential to their lives and livelihoods — from formation and transactions through disputes, succession, and everything in between.
- 30+
- Years Combined Experience
- 8
- States Licensed to Practice
- 1:1
- Senior Attorney - Client Engagement
Areas of Focus
A practice built around the work that matters most.
Six core disciplines, drawn together by a shared standard of care and a refusal to treat any matter as routine.
Business & Corporate
Formation, governance, contracts, M&A, intellectual property, and day-to-day counsel for privately held companies and their owners.
Explore Business & CorporateReal Estate
Acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and disputes — for investors, operators, and family principals.
Explore Real EstateEstate Planning, Disputes & Probate
Wills, trusts, and succession planning, alongside trust and inheritance dispute resolution and full probate administration when matters reach the courthouse.
Explore Estate Planning, Disputes & ProbateFamily Law
Compassionate, strategic counsel for divorce, custody, support, and complex marital estate matters.
Explore Family LawCivil Litigation
Strategic representation in business, real property, and trust disputes — in state and federal courts.
Explore Civil LitigationContracts & Commercial Transactions
Contract drafting and negotiation across commercial dealings — clear terms, sound structure, and protected interests.
Explore Contracts & Commercial Transactions
Legal Insights & Alerts
News and Resources
A small selection of recent commentary, firm announcements, and client-facing guidance. Final list and links coming soon.
Guidance
Client Guidance: Understanding Small Claims Court in Nevada
Attorney Robert M. Tzall explains how Nevada's Small Claims Court works — what it covers, when it makes sense, and how to prepare before filing.
JD Supra
Federal Rule 50’s Two-Step: A Costly Lesson for Federal Civil Litigators
Nelson v. Toyota Motor Corporation, No. 24-1408 (10th Cir. June 1, 2026) is a stark reminder that in federal civil litigation, procedural compliance… (via JD Supra)
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