Directory Audit
Client: Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. (fumolaw.com) Market: Las Vegas, NV Audit Date: 2026-03-29 Office: 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 474-7554
Executive Summary
Section titled “Executive Summary”Pitaro & Fumo has strong presence across Tier 1 legal directories but several high-priority issues need attention. Thomas Pitaro’s Avvo profile appears unclaimed with minimal engagement despite his 50+ year career. Kendall Stone’s Martindale listing shows incorrect practice areas (commercial litigation, arbitration instead of criminal defense). Dustin Marcello’s LinkedIn URL is malformed. Julie Speraw has no detectable Avvo profile. The firm is not BBB accredited. No presence was found on Forbes Advisor, Chambers, or Litigation Counsel of America.
Priority Action Items
Section titled “Priority Action Items”| Priority | Issue | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | Claim Thomas Pitaro’s Avvo profile (reported 0.0 / unclaimed) | Major credibility gap for senior partner |
| HIGH | Fix Kendall Stone’s Martindale practice areas (shows commercial litigation, not criminal defense) | Misleads referral traffic |
| HIGH | Create/claim Julie Speraw’s Avvo profile | Missing from major consumer directory |
| MEDIUM | Fix Dustin Marcello’s malformed LinkedIn URL | Broken link from directories |
| MEDIUM | Correct Thomas Pitaro’s FindLaw listing (shows Family Law, Estate Planning) | Wrong practice areas |
| MEDIUM | Claim BBB profile or pursue accreditation | Consumer trust signal |
| MEDIUM | Fix Julie Speraw’s Martindale practice areas (shows commercial litigation, arbitration) | Wrong practice areas |
| LOW | Boost Michael Miceli’s Avvo with client reviews (currently 0 reviews) | Low engagement |
| LOW | Pursue Forbes Advisor and Chambers listings | Competitive visibility |
Tier 1 Directories
Section titled “Tier 1 Directories”Super Lawyers
Section titled “Super Lawyers”Firm Profile: Active
- URL: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/nevada/las-vegas/lawfirm/pitaro-and-fumo-chtd/02baeb84-4f1d-4af1-bcd4-42efc0e4672a.html
- 3 attorneys selected to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists
- Info appears current and accurate
| Attorney | Status | Selection Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | Listed | 2007-2016 | Selection may have lapsed; confirm current status |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | Listed | Active | Criminal Defense; profile appears current |
| Dustin R. Marcello | Listed (Rising Stars) | 2015-2020 | Selection may have lapsed; confirm current status |
| Michael J. Miceli | Not found | — | No Super Lawyers listing detected |
| Julie A. Speraw | Not found | — | No Super Lawyers listing detected |
| Kendall S. Stone | Not found | — | No Super Lawyers listing detected |
Issues: Pitaro and Marcello selection years appear to have ended; verify if renewed or lapsed.
Best Lawyers
Section titled “Best Lawyers”Firm Profile: Active
- URL: https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/pitaro-fumo-chtd/21307/US
- Also listed on Best Law Firms: https://www.bestlawfirms.com/firms/pitaro-fumo-chtd/21307/US
- 3 Best Lawyers in America awards (2026 edition)
| Attorney | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | Listed | URL: https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/thomas-f-pitaro/20882 — Criminal Defense: General Practice |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | Likely listed | One of the 3 recognized attorneys |
| Dustin R. Marcello | Likely listed | One of the 3 recognized attorneys |
| Michael J. Miceli | Not confirmed | — |
| Julie A. Speraw | Not confirmed | — |
| Kendall S. Stone | Not confirmed | — |
Issues: Confirm which 3 attorneys hold the current Best Lawyers recognition. Profiles should be claimed and kept current.
Martindale-Hubbell
Section titled “Martindale-Hubbell”Firm Profile: Active
- URL: https://www.martindale.com/organization/pitaro-fumo-chtd-878415/las-vegas-nevada-1066394-f/
- Client Champion Award: 2025
- AV Preeminent peer rating: 2025
- Practice areas listed: Criminal Defense, DUI Cases, Battery Domestic Violence
| Attorney | URL | Rating | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | https://www.martindale.com/attorney/thomas-f-pitaro-1066396/ | AV Preeminent | Appears current and accurate |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | https://www.martindale.com/attorney/osvaldo-e-fumo-168182020/ | AV Preeminent | Appears current and accurate |
| Dustin R. Marcello | https://www.martindale.com/attorney/dustin-r-marcello-157083407/ | Listed | Verify rating status |
| Michael J. Miceli | Not confirmed | — | No Martindale profile found in search |
| Julie A. Speraw | https://www.martindale.com/attorney/julie-ann-speraw-300467632/ | Listed | ISSUE: Practice areas show Commercial Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation, Appeals & Legal Issues, State Attorneys General Practice — all WRONG |
| Kendall S. Stone | https://www.martindale.com/attorney/kendall-suzanne-stone-300467550/ | Listed | ISSUE: Practice areas show Commercial Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation, Appeals & Legal Issues, State Attorneys General Practice — all WRONG |
Issues:
- Kendall Stone: Practice areas are completely wrong. Should list Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, White-Collar Criminal Defense. HIGH PRIORITY fix.
- Julie Speraw: Same wrong practice areas as Stone. Likely a data import error affecting both newer attorneys. HIGH PRIORITY fix.
| Attorney | URL | Rating | Reviews | Claimed? | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/89101-nv-thomas-pitaro-4279788.html | Reported 0.0 (unclaimed) | Unknown | NO — UNCLAIMED | HIGH PRIORITY: Senior partner with 50+ years experience has bare/unclaimed profile. Must claim and populate. |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/89101-nv-osvaldo-fumo-4284227.html | ”Superb” (10.0) | Multiple | Yes | Profile appears well-maintained with strong rating |
| Dustin R. Marcello | https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/89101-nv-dustin-marcello-4277450.html | Rated (likely high) | Has reviews | Likely yes | Has Avvo Top Contributor and Client’s Choice awards |
| Michael J. Miceli | https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/89101-nv-michael-miceli-4277466.html | Not yet reviewed | 0 client reviews | Uncertain | Has peer endorsement but no client reviews; needs engagement |
| Julie A. Speraw | Not found on Avvo | — | — | — | No Avvo profile detected. HIGH PRIORITY: Create/claim profile. |
| Kendall S. Stone | https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/89101-nv-kendall-stone-5080305.html | Listed | At least 1 review | Uncertain | Profile exists; needs verification of claim status and completeness |
Issues:
- Thomas Pitaro unclaimed Avvo is the single highest-priority fix in this audit.
- Julie Speraw has no detectable Avvo profile at all.
- Michael Miceli has zero client reviews.
FindLaw
Section titled “FindLaw”Firm Profile: Active
- URL: https://lawyers.findlaw.com/profile/view/3130315_1
- Listed as Criminal Defense law firm in Las Vegas, NV
| Attorney | URL | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | https://lawyers.findlaw.com/nevada/las-vegas/thomas-f-pitaro-esq-Mjg3ODI4MV8x/ | ISSUE: Listed under Family Law and Estate Planning in addition to Criminal Law — incorrect practice areas |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | Likely listed (via firm profile) | Verify individual profile |
| Dustin R. Marcello | https://pview.findlaw.com/view/4607351_1 | Listed |
| Michael J. Miceli | Not confirmed | Verify listing |
| Julie A. Speraw | Not confirmed | Verify listing |
| Kendall S. Stone | Not confirmed | Verify listing |
Issues: Thomas Pitaro’s individual FindLaw profile lists Family Law and Estate Planning, which are not his practice areas.
Justia
Section titled “Justia”| Attorney | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/osvaldo-e-fumo-758831 | Active listing |
| Michael J. Miceli | https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/michael-j-miceli-755730 | Active listing |
| Dustin R. Marcello | https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/dustin-marcello-755084 | Note: This may point to Coeur d’Alene, ID listing (North Idaho Lawyer reference in search); verify Las Vegas listing |
| Thomas F. Pitaro | Not confirmed via Justia search | May exist; needs manual verification |
| Julie A. Speraw | Not confirmed | Verify listing |
| Kendall S. Stone | Not confirmed | Verify listing |
Issues: Marcello’s Justia profile may show outdated/secondary location data. Verify all profiles.
Lawyers.com
Section titled “Lawyers.com”Firm Profile: Active
| Attorney | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | https://www.lawyers.com/las-vegas/nevada/thomas-f-pitaro-1066396-a/ | Listed |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | https://www.lawyers.com/las-vegas/nevada/osvaldo-e-fumo-168182020-a/ | Listed |
| Dustin R. Marcello | https://www.lawyers.com/las-vegas/nevada/dustin-r-marcello-157083407-a/ | Listed |
| Michael J. Miceli | https://www.lawyers.com/las-vegas/nevada/michael-j-miceli-4954468-a/ | Listed |
| Julie A. Speraw | Not confirmed | Verify listing |
| Kendall S. Stone | https://www.lawyers.com/las-vegas/nevada/kendall-stone-300467550-a/ | Listed |
Issues: Lawyers.com syncs with Martindale data, so Stone and Speraw practice-area errors likely replicate here.
Google Business Profile
Section titled “Google Business Profile”- Listing exists: Yes (referenced via Birdeye aggregation and Yellow Pages data)
- Rating: ~4.7 stars
- Review count: ~27 reviews (per Birdeye aggregator, which pulls Google)
- Address: 601 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Phone: (702) 474-7554
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
- Claimed: Likely yes (photos and business info appear managed)
Issues:
- Review count is modest for a firm of this size and tenure. A review generation campaign is recommended.
- Verify all NAP (Name, Address, Phone) data is consistent across directories.
Tier 2 Directories
Section titled “Tier 2 Directories”Forbes Advisor
Section titled “Forbes Advisor”- Criminal Defense (Las Vegas): Pitaro & Fumo NOT found on Forbes Advisor criminal defense or DUI lawyer lists for Las Vegas.
- DUI (Las Vegas): Not found.
Issues: Forbes Advisor pages for Las Vegas criminal defense/DUI exist but do not feature this firm. Competitive gap.
Chambers and Partners
Section titled “Chambers and Partners”- Status: No Chambers ranking found for Pitaro & Fumo or individual attorneys.
Issues: Chambers rankings are prestigious but tend to focus on larger firms and specific practice bands. Submitting for consideration may be worthwhile for Fumo and Pitaro given their tenure.
Nevada Business Magazine (Legal Elite)
Section titled “Nevada Business Magazine (Legal Elite)”- Julie Speraw: Mentioned in Legal Elite 2020 article (https://nevadabusiness.com/2020/06/legal-elite-2020-the-silver-states-top-attorneys/)
- Firm: Attorneys have “consistently been voted among the top lawyers in the city and state” per search results; specific Legal Elite years not fully confirmed for all attorneys.
- Pitaro & Fumo: Named to 2021 Top Lawyers peer-nominated list.
Issues: Ensure all eligible attorneys are nominated annually. Speraw’s 2020 Legal Elite recognition is a strong credential to feature.
U.S. News — Best Lawyers (Lawyer Directory)
Section titled “U.S. News — Best Lawyers (Lawyer Directory)”| Attorney | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | https://lawyers.usnews.com/lawyers/thomas-f-pitaro/90020882 | Listed |
| Michael J. Miceli | https://lawyers.usnews.com/lawyers/michael-miceli/90253399 | Listed |
| Dustin R. Marcello | https://lawyers.usnews.com/lawyers/dustin-r-marcello/361145 | Listed |
| Kendall S. Stone | https://lawyers.usnews.com/lawyers/kendall-stone/90377636 | Listed |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | Not confirmed via search | Likely listed; verify |
| Julie A. Speraw | Not confirmed | Verify |
Issues: Verify all profiles are claimed and practice areas are accurate.
Tier 3 Directories
Section titled “Tier 3 Directories”- Listing: Active
- URL: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pitaro-and-fumo-las-vegas
- Rating: Not explicitly confirmed in search snippets
- Reviews: 11 reviews (per title snippet), 20 photos
- Category: Personal Injury Law
- Address: 601 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
- Last Updated: February 2026
Issues:
- Primary category listed as “Personal Injury Law” — should also include or primarily show Criminal Defense.
- 11 reviews is low for a firm of this size. Review generation campaign recommended.
BBB (Better Business Bureau)
Section titled “BBB (Better Business Bureau)”- Listing: Active (under “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.”)
- URL: https://www.bbb.org/us/nv/las-vegas/profile/lawyers/osvaldo-fumo-chtd-1086-77139
- Accredited: NO — Not BBB Accredited
- File opened: 5/27/2008
- Business age: 27 years per BBB
- Local BBB: BBB of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Issues:
- Listed under old name “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.” rather than “Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.”
- Not accredited. Consider pursuing BBB accreditation for trust signals.
- Verify complaint history and response status.
| Attorney | URL | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-pitaro-8675a4176/ | Listed as Attorney at Pitaro & Fumo |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozzie-fumo-69753448/ | 500+ connections; active profile |
| Dustin R. Marcello | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin3105289662e-marcello-951b3181/ | ISSUE: Malformed URL/display name — shows “Dustin3105289662e Marcello” instead of “Dustin Marcello” |
| Michael J. Miceli | Not confirmed | Verify existence |
| Julie A. Speraw | https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-speraw-95491553/ | Listed; may show prior role (SkyWest Airlines per search snippet) — verify current employer |
| Kendall S. Stone | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-stone-25b5891b3/ | Listed as “Deputy Public Defender” — ISSUE: Title may be outdated; should show Pitaro & Fumo partner |
Issues:
- Dustin Marcello’s LinkedIn URL/profile name is malformed with random numbers inserted. Needs to be corrected via LinkedIn settings.
- Kendall Stone’s LinkedIn headline shows “Deputy Public Defender” which appears to be a former role. Should be updated to reflect Partner at Pitaro & Fumo.
- Julie Speraw’s LinkedIn may show a prior non-legal role. Needs verification and update.
Tier 4 Directories
Section titled “Tier 4 Directories”National Trial Lawyers
Section titled “National Trial Lawyers”- Status: No confirmed listing found for any Pitaro & Fumo attorneys on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 or Top 40 Under 40 lists.
Issues: Given the firm’s trial experience, Fumo and Marcello may qualify for nomination. Worth pursuing.
NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) Directory
Section titled “NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) Directory”- Osvaldo E. Fumo: Confirmed NACDL member (listed in memberships on multiple profiles)
- Thomas F. Pitaro: Confirmed NACDL member (listed in Best Lawyers profile)
- Other attorneys: Not confirmed
Issues: NACDL directory is member-only searchable. Verify directory visibility for both attorneys. Encourage other firm attorneys to join.
AAPDA (American Association for Personal Injury Attorneys)
Section titled “AAPDA (American Association for Personal Injury Attorneys)”- Status: No confirmed listing found for any Pitaro & Fumo attorneys.
Issues: Not a major directory; low priority. Consider if firm wants to expand personal injury directory presence.
Litigation Counsel of America
Section titled “Litigation Counsel of America”- Status: No confirmed membership found for any Pitaro & Fumo attorneys.
Issues: LCA is invitation-only (limited to 3,500 Fellows). Could be a prestige credential worth pursuing for Fumo or Pitaro.
Additional Directories Discovered During Audit
Section titled “Additional Directories Discovered During Audit”NAP Consistency Check
Section titled “NAP Consistency Check”| Directory | Name | Address | Phone | Consistent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website | Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. | 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | (702) 474-7554 | Baseline |
| Google/Birdeye | Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. | 601 S Las Vegas Blvd | (702) 474-7554 | Yes (minor format diff) |
| Yelp | Pitaro and Fumo | 601 S Las Vegas Blvd | — | Name missing “Chtd.” |
| BBB | Osvaldo Fumo Chtd. | 601 Las Vegas Blvd S | — | NO — Wrong business name |
| Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd. | — | — | NO — Old business name | |
| Martindale | Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. | Las Vegas, NV | — | Yes |
| Julie Speraw Martindale | — | 500 South Fourth St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 | — | NO — Wrong address |
Issues:
- BBB and Facebook use old/alternate business names. Should be updated to “Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.”
- Julie Speraw’s Martindale profile shows 500 South Fourth St. instead of 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Needs correction.
Attorney-Level Summary Matrix
Section titled “Attorney-Level Summary Matrix”| Attorney | Super Lawyers | Best Lawyers | Martindale | Avvo | FindLaw | Justia | Lawyers.com | Issues Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas F. Pitaro | Yes (lapsed?) | Yes | AV | UNCLAIMED | Yes (wrong areas) | Unconfirmed | Yes | Yes | 3 |
| Osvaldo E. Fumo | Yes | Yes | AV | Superb (10.0) | Via firm | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 |
| Dustin R. Marcello | Rising Stars (lapsed?) | Likely | Yes | Rated | Yes | Yes (verify location) | Yes | MALFORMED | 3 |
| Michael J. Miceli | No | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | 0 reviews | Unconfirmed | Yes | Yes | Unconfirmed | 2 |
| Julie A. Speraw | No | Unconfirmed | WRONG AREAS | NOT FOUND | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Verify | 3 |
| Kendall S. Stone | No | Unconfirmed | WRONG AREAS | Listed | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Yes | OUTDATED TITLE | 3 |
Recommended Action Plan
Section titled “Recommended Action Plan”Immediate (Week 1-2)
Section titled “Immediate (Week 1-2)”- Claim Thomas Pitaro’s Avvo profile — Add bio, photo, practice areas, experience. Target: move from 0.0 to competitive rating.
- Fix Kendall Stone’s Martindale practice areas — Change from Commercial Litigation/Arbitration to Criminal Defense/DUI/White-Collar.
- Fix Julie Speraw’s Martindale practice areas — Same correction as Stone.
- Create/claim Julie Speraw’s Avvo profile — Build out complete profile with bio and practice areas.
- Fix Julie Speraw’s Martindale address — Change from 500 S Fourth St. to 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Short-Term (Week 3-4)
Section titled “Short-Term (Week 3-4)”- Fix Dustin Marcello’s LinkedIn — Correct the malformed URL/display name.
- Update Kendall Stone’s LinkedIn — Change title from “Deputy Public Defender” to “Partner, Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.”
- Correct Thomas Pitaro’s FindLaw listing — Remove Family Law and Estate Planning; ensure Criminal Defense is primary.
- Update BBB business name — Change from “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.” to “Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.”
- Update Facebook page name — Change from “Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd.” to match current firm branding.
Medium-Term (Month 2)
Section titled “Medium-Term (Month 2)”- Solicit Avvo reviews for Michael Miceli (currently 0) and Thomas Pitaro (once claimed).
- Launch Google review generation campaign — Target 50+ reviews within 6 months.
- Verify and claim all Justia profiles for attorneys missing listings.
- Confirm Best Lawyers recognition — Identify which 3 attorneys are recognized; ensure all profiles claimed.
- Verify Super Lawyers renewal — Confirm whether Pitaro and Marcello selections have lapsed or renewed.
Long-Term (Quarter 2)
Section titled “Long-Term (Quarter 2)”- Submit to Forbes Advisor — Criminal defense and DUI Las Vegas pages.
- Explore Chambers submission — For Fumo and Pitaro.
- Pursue National Trial Lawyers nomination for Fumo and Marcello.
- Consider BBB accreditation for consumer trust signals.
- Nominate all eligible attorneys for Nevada Business Magazine Legal Elite annually.