Lucy Crow is an associate in the firm's Complex Litigation Practice Group. Lucy represents clients in a variety of commercial and real estate litigation matters in state and federal court. She has extensive experience writing and arguing discovery, dispositive, and procedural motions for various commercial litigation disputes and real estate disputes involving development, ownership, and property torts. Lucy also advocates for student-athletes before the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, where she navigates transfer rules, hardship requests, and compliance issues, with a proven record of helping students secure fair opportunities to compete. Before joining Womble Bond Dickinson, Lucy worked for a national firm where she gained experience in multidistrict litigation proceedings.
Having taken an interest in the law at a young age, Lucy began working in the legal industry years before she even attended law school. While attending law school, Lucy worked as a student lawyer at the Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic where she gained valuable courtroom experience, as an intern for general counsel at the Office of the Nevada Attorney General where she learned about numerous issues facing Nevada residents, and as a judicial extern to Chief Justice Michael Cherry of the Supreme Court of Nevada where Lucy honed her legal writing skills. At graduation, Lucy received the Outstanding Graduate Award for her commitment to academic success and the legal community.
Lucy approaches each case as a puzzle that needs to be constructed from the ground up. Known for her passion, attention to detail, and foresight, Lucy diligently advocates for her clients and takes a genuine interest in every case. She remains focused on achieving positive results.
When Lucy is away from the office, she enjoys indulging her artistic side and the great outdoors. With Lake Tahoe only a stone’s throw away, Lucy always has a recommendation for where to grab a bite to eat or what beach to visit.
Representative Experience
Any result the lawyer or law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.
- Nevada Supreme Court Victory for Developer: Represented a real estate developer who had wrongfully lost at the district court level in a significant dispute over a development agreement. On appeal, we obtained a full reversal at the Nevada Supreme Court, vindicating our client’s position and allowing them to proceed with their development. The decision not only corrected the lower court’s errors but also reaffirmed key legal principles, including regarding the interpretation and implementation of development agreements.
- Regulatory Taking Defense for Mine Operator: Represented a mining company after the local government attempted to stop operations through an ordinance targeting the mine. By demonstrating that the measure would amount to a regulatory taking—exposing the government to millions in liability—we persuaded officials to reverse course. The mine avoided disruption and preserved the substantial economic value of the project.
- Lake Tahoe Ownership Trial Win: Successfully represented a property owner in a heavily disputed Lake Tahoe ownership case, where title was fiercely contested. After a full trial, the court issued a decision in our client’s favor, affirming their ownership and securing long term protection of their property rights in one of the region’s most coveted areas.
- Eminent Domain Settlement for Property Owners: Maximized just compensation for private property owners facing eminent domain proceedings. Through strategic valuation analysis and targeted negotiation, we achieved favorable settlements that protected our clients’ property rights and delivered strong financial outcomes without the need for litigation.
- Multiple Student-Athlete Triumphs: Successfully represented multiple student athletes facing improper eligibility determinations by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. After aggressively challenging improper rulings, we secured rulings that restored each athlete’s eligibility, allowing them to continue competing in their respective sports. The outcomes protected the students’ athletic opportunities and reinforced the importance of fair, correctly applied eligibility standards.
Honors & Awards
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (BL Rankings), Commercial Litigation, 2025-Present
- Super Lawyers, Mountain States Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2024
- Nevada Business Magazine, Northern Nevada's Top Ranked Attorneys, 2022-Present (Best Up & Coming, 2022-2024)
