Joseph E. Dagher helps developers, institutional clients, and businesses on a wide range of matters—including licensing, land use, zoning, regulatory, permitting, and environmental issues.
In addition to his development and transactional work, Joe handles government relations matters, supporting clients in navigating Nevada’s political landscape through his strong relationships with elected officials and staff. He frequently appears before local boards and commissions to secure entitlements for projects across Southern Nevada.
Representative Experience
Representative Matters
Land Use, Zoning, and Related Transactions
- Regularly represents developers in obtaining entitlements and licensing across various jurisdictions in Southern Nevada.
- Represented a university foundation in the development efforts of its research and technology park, including negotiating a ground lease for a children's hospital.
- Represented lenders and tax-equity investors on various energy infrastructure projects, including permitting and environmental due diligence.
Professional Highlights
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. Nancy L. Allf (ret.), Eighth Judicial District Court, State of Nevada, 2019-2020
Pro Bono Experience
Joe maintains an active pro bono practice, primarily representing minors in guardianship matters.
Professional Activities
Urban Land Institute
Howard D. McKibben Inn of Court
Recognition & Accomplishments
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Volunteer of the Month, February 2025
Thomson Reuters, "Nevada Rising Star" Land Use & Zoning, Government Relations, 2023-2025
Nevada Business Magazine, Legal Elite – 2021, 2024 Best Up and Coming
Publications
Co-contributor, Nevada Receivership Chapter, Strategic Alternatives for and Against Distressed Businesses, 2026
Co-author, "Q&A Guide to Commercial Real Estate," Thomson Reuters Practical Law, 2025
Co-author, “Homestead Exemptions for Military Members on Assignment,” ABI Journal, June 2021
Credentials
Education
William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (J.D. 2019)
CALI Award: Real Estate Finance
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (B.A. 2016)
Admissions
Nevada