Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. — Firm Dossier
Snapshot
Section titled “Snapshot”| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm name | Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. |
| Entity type | Chartered corporation (Nevada) |
| Formation date | July 22, 1997 (per BBB); ~2010 partnership formation per Vegas Legal Magazine |
| State of formation | Nevada |
| SOS file number | Not found — NV SOS database could not be accessed via web search |
| Status | Needs manual research — NV SOS direct search required |
| Registered agent | Not found |
| Market | Las Vegas, NV (Clark County + Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite, Pahrump) |
| Practice areas | Criminal defense, personal injury, judicial & lawyer ethics complaints, family law |
| Firm size | 6 attorneys |
| Website | https://fumolaw.com |
| Phone | (702) 474-7554 |
| Research status | Initial research complete — SOS filing and entity status still need manual verification |
| Overall confidence | Likely accurate — firm-level data sourced from BBB, directories, and firm website; entity registration unverified |
1. Executive Summary
Section titled “1. Executive Summary”Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. is a Las Vegas criminal defense and personal injury firm operating from 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The firm claims to be “the largest criminal defense firm in Nevada” (source: fumolaw.com/contact-us/). It employs six attorneys: two senior partners (Thomas F. Pitaro and Osvaldo E. Fumo), two senior associates (Dustin R. Marcello and Michael J. Miceli), and two associates (Julie A. Speraw and Kendall S. Stone).
The firm’s legal entity appears to be registered as “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.” with “Pitaro & Fumo Chtd” listed as an alternate business name, per the BBB profile. The BBB lists the business start date as July 22, 1997. However, a Vegas Legal Magazine profile of Thomas Pitaro indicates the partnership between Pitaro and Fumo was formed around 2010, when Pitaro — who had been practicing solo since 1974 — invited Fumo to partner. This suggests the 1997 entity may have originally been Fumo’s solo practice entity, later reorganized to include Pitaro as a named partner circa 2010.
The firm carries an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has three attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers, and three attorneys listed in Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. The firm has extensive media coverage, primarily through the Las Vegas Review-Journal, tied to high-profile criminal cases and legislative activity by Fumo during his time as a Nevada State Assemblyman (2016-2020).
2. Entity & Registration
Section titled “2. Entity & Registration”| Field | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBB-listed business name | Osvaldo Fumo Chtd. | Verified | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| BBB alternate name | Pitaro & Fumo Chtd | Verified | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| Business start date | July 22, 1997 | Likely accurate | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| BBB file opened | May 27, 2008 | Verified | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| BBB rating | A+ | Verified | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| BBB accreditation | Not accredited | Verified | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| Entity type per BBB | Partnership | Likely accurate | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| NV SOS file number | Not found | — | NV SOS search blocked by bot detection |
| NV SOS entity status | Needs manual research | — | — |
| Registered agent | Not found | — | — |
Note on entity history: The BBB profile lists the primary business name as “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.” with “Pitaro & Fumo Chtd” as an alternate name. A separate Facebook page exists under “Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd.” (facebook.com/Fumolaw/). This suggests the chartered entity was originally formed under Fumo’s name alone, with the Pitaro & Fumo trade name adopted after the partnership formed circa 2010.
Action needed: Search the Nevada Secretary of State SilverFlume database (esos.nv.gov) directly for “Pitaro & Fumo,” “Osvaldo Fumo,” and any related entities to confirm entity status, file number, registered agent, and annual filing compliance.
3. Firm History & Formation
Section titled “3. Firm History & Formation”| Claim | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pitaro admitted to NV Bar in 1974 (Bar #1332) | Verified | NV Bar records (Tier 1), multiple directories (Tier 2) |
| Pitaro operated “Law Offices of Thomas F. Pitaro” as solo practice | Likely accurate | UNLV Boyd CLE listing, LinkedIn (Tier 2/3) |
| Fumo graduated from Whittier College School of Law in December 1995 | Likely accurate | Fumolaw.com, Wikipedia (Tier 2/3) |
| Fumo entity formed July 22, 1997 | Likely accurate | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| Around 2010, Pitaro approached Fumo about partnering | Likely accurate | Vegas Legal Magazine interview with Fumo (Tier 3) |
| Pitaro said he was considering retirement but would stay if Fumo partnered with him | Likely accurate | Vegas Legal Magazine (Tier 3) |
| Partnership has lasted “more than a decade” (as of article date) | Likely accurate | Vegas Legal Magazine (Tier 3) |
| Firm claims to be “the largest criminal defense firm in Nevada” | Not publicly verified | Fumolaw.com (self-reported, Tier 3) |
Timeline reconstruction:
- 1974: Thomas F. Pitaro admitted to Nevada Bar. Begins practicing criminal defense in Las Vegas as solo practitioner (“Law Offices of Thomas F. Pitaro”).
- ~1995-1997: Osvaldo Fumo graduates law school (1995), likely forms “Osvaldo Fumo, Chtd.” entity (1997 per BBB).
- ~2010: Pitaro approaches Fumo about forming a partnership. Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. trade name adopted. Office reportedly at 630 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 at time of Vegas Legal Magazine article.
- Current: Firm operates from 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (address change date unknown).
Prior firm name: Vegas Legal Magazine article references the office at “630 S. 3rd St. Las Vegas, NV 89101” — different from the current 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South address. This may indicate an office relocation at some point, or the addresses may refer to the same building complex (both are in the downtown Las Vegas legal corridor). Needs client confirmation.
4. Practice Areas & Positioning
Section titled “4. Practice Areas & Positioning”The firm’s website (fumolaw.com) organizes practice areas into three main categories with a fourth listed on the contact form:
Criminal Defense (primary focus):
- DUI / Reckless Driving
- Domestic Violence / Battery
- Federal Crimes (money laundering, wire fraud, tax fraud, RICO, interstate drug offenses)
- Drug Crimes (trafficking, distribution, possession, manufacturing)
- Juvenile Crimes
- Sex Crimes (sexual assault, statutory rape, child pornography, indecent exposure)
- Weapons Offenses
- Arson
- Robbery
- Traffic / Speeding Tickets
- Criminal Record Sealing
Personal Injury:
- Auto Accidents
- Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
Judicial & Lawyer Ethics Complaints:
- State Bar disciplinary defense
- Commission on Judicial Discipline defense
- Investigation response and hearing representation
Family Law: Listed as case type on contact form only; no dedicated practice page.
Positioning: The firm’s homepage uses the tagline “We Fight For You” and emphasizes “Defending your rights with skill, experience, and integrity.” Key marketing claims include “Impressive Success Rate in Trial,” “Trusted with High-Profile Cases,” “Spoken of Highly in the Media,” same-day appointments, free consultations, and Spanish language services. The firm claims to be “the largest criminal defense firm in Nevada” on its contact page.
Source: fumolaw.com (Tier 2)
5. Office Locations
Section titled “5. Office Locations”| Location | Address | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (current) | 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | Active | Fumolaw.com, Yelp, BBB, all directories (Tier 2) |
| Las Vegas (former?) | 630 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 | Unknown | Vegas Legal Magazine article (Tier 3) — may be former address or same complex |
The firm operates from a single office location in downtown Las Vegas, near the Clark County Courthouse and Regional Justice Center.
6. Online Presence & Reviews
Section titled “6. Online Presence & Reviews”Google Business Profile
Section titled “Google Business Profile”| Field | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 stars | Likely accurate | Birdeye aggregation of Google reviews (Tier 3) |
| Review count | 30 reviews | Likely accurate | Birdeye (as of research date, Tier 3) |
| Profile claimed | Yes | Likely accurate | Birdeye notes “claimed by business owner” (Tier 3) |
| Field | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing name | Pitaro and Fumo | Verified | Yelp (Tier 3) |
| Review count | 11 reviews | Likely accurate | Yelp search results (Tier 3) |
| Photos | 20 photos | Likely accurate | Yelp search results (Tier 3) |
| Category | Personal Injury Law | Likely accurate | Yelp (Tier 3) — note: listed under PI, not criminal defense |
BBB (Better Business Bureau)
Section titled “BBB (Better Business Bureau)”| Field | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | A+ | Verified | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| Accredited | No | Verified | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| Complaints | None visible on profile | Likely accurate | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
Martindale-Hubbell / Lawyers.com
Section titled “Martindale-Hubbell / Lawyers.com”| Field | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm rating | AV Preeminent | Likely accurate | Multiple directories (Tier 2) |
| Client review award | 2025 (3+ reviews, 4.0+ rating) | Likely accurate | Lawyers.com search result (Tier 2) |
Other Platforms
Section titled “Other Platforms”| Platform | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyers | Firm profile active; 3 attorneys listed | profiles.superlawyers.com (Tier 2) |
| Best Lawyers | Firm profile active; 3 attorneys recognized | bestlawyers.com (Tier 2) |
| FindLaw | Firm profile active | lawyers.findlaw.com (Tier 2) |
| LawInfo | Firm profile active | lawinfo.com (Tier 2) |
| Justia | Individual attorney profiles (Fumo confirmed) | lawyers.justia.com (Tier 2) |
| Avvo | Individual attorney profiles active | avvo.com (Tier 2) |
| Yellow Pages / Superpages | Listing active | yellowpages.com, superpages.com (Tier 3) |
| Lawful.com | Firm and attorney profiles active | lawful.com (Tier 3) |
| ExploreLawyers | Firm profile active | explorelawyers.com (Tier 3) |
| AttorneyAtLaw.com | Firm profile active | attorneyatlaw.com (Tier 3) |
| BCG Search / LawCrossing | Firm profile and office photos | bcgsearch.com, lawcrossing.com (Tier 3) |
| 2FindLocal | Listing active | 2findlocal.com (Tier 3) |
| Waze | Listed as “Osvaldo Fumo Law Office” | waze.com (Tier 3) |
7. Firm-Level Recognitions
Section titled “7. Firm-Level Recognitions”| Recognition | Status | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent (Martindale-Hubbell) | Active | Likely accurate | Martindale-Hubbell, fumolaw.com (Tier 2) |
| Best Lawyers in America | 3 attorneys recognized (Pitaro since 1995, Fumo since 2020, Miceli since 2021) | Verified | bestlawyers.com (Tier 2) |
| Best Law Firms (U.S. News / Best Lawyers) | 2 awards (Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar) | Likely accurate | bestlawyers.com (Tier 2) |
| Super Lawyers | 3 attorneys on Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists | Verified | profiles.superlawyers.com (Tier 2) |
| Vegas Inc Top Lawyers | Named to list (2021 confirmed) | Likely accurate | Fumolaw.com news page (Tier 3) |
| NACDL membership | Claimed on website | Not publicly verified | Fumolaw.com (Tier 3, self-reported) |
| National Trial Lawyers | Claimed on website | Not publicly verified | Fumolaw.com (Tier 3, self-reported) |
| DUI Professional certification | Claimed on website | Not publicly verified | Fumolaw.com (Tier 3, self-reported) |
| Litigation Counsel of America | Claimed on website | Not publicly verified | Fumolaw.com (Tier 3, self-reported) |
| American Society of Legal Advocates Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers (2015) | Fumo listed | Likely accurate | The Nevada Independent (Tier 2) |
8. Media Coverage
Section titled “8. Media Coverage”The firm maintains a news/media page at fumolaw.com/news-y-media/ documenting extensive coverage. The primary outlet is the Las Vegas Review-Journal, with additional coverage from The Nevada Independent, 8 News Now, News3LV, Vegas Inc, Pahrump Valley Times, Washington Times, and Vegas Legal Magazine.
Firm-Level Coverage (not individual attorney profiles)
Section titled “Firm-Level Coverage (not individual attorney profiles)”| Headline | Publication | Topic | Attorneys Referenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBI agent grilled over violation of Justice Department guidelines | Review-Journal | Federal case cross-examination | Pitaro, Fumo |
| Cash bail debate roils Carson City hearing Thursday | Review-Journal | Bail reform advocacy | Pitaro, Fumo |
| Lawyers want billionaire treatment for Las Vegas man in drug case | Review-Journal | Equal treatment argument for defendant | Pitaro, Fumo |
| Boyd Law School opens downtown immigration office | Review-Journal | Fumo donated office space for UNLV immigration clinic | Fumo (firm) |
| UNLV expands immigration services to downtown location | Nevada Independent | Same story — office space donation | Fumo (firm) |
| Vegas Inc Top Lawyers 2021 | Vegas Inc | Peer-nominated list | Firm-level |
| Vegas Icon: Tom Pitaro, Esq. | Vegas Legal Magazine | Profile of Pitaro; includes firm formation story | Pitaro, Fumo |
| Democratic Assemblyman Ozzie Fumo to run for Nevada Supreme Court | Nevada Independent | Political campaign; identifies Fumo as partner at Pitaro & Fumo | Fumo |
Individual Attorney Coverage (mentioning firm name)
Section titled “Individual Attorney Coverage (mentioning firm name)”Notable cases covered in media where the firm name appears:
- Sandy Murphy/Ted Binion murder trial (Pitaro)
- O.J. Simpson post-conviction appeal (Pitaro, Fumo)
- Deon Derrico fraud acquittal — “Doubling Down with the Derricos” (Marcello)
- Former Assemblyman Alexander Assefa felony campaign funds defense (Stone)
- Las Vegas Strip security guard sexual assault acquittal (Marcello)
- Margaret Rudin parole (Pitaro)
- Former Panic! at the Disco bassist federal case (Marcello)
- Nevada “Tiregate” charge dismissal (Marcello)
- Man jailed 6 years without conviction — probation outcome (firm)
- Man free in murder case after 10 years in county jail (firm)
- Nevada death penalty abolition efforts (Fumo, as Assemblyman)
- House arrest credit legislation (Fumo, as Assemblyman)
- Child bike helmet legislation (Fumo, as Assemblyman)
Source: fumolaw.com/news-y-media/, Review-Journal, Nevada Independent, Vegas Legal Magazine (Tier 2/3)
9. Social Media
Section titled “9. Social Media”| Platform | URL / Handle | Status | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| facebook.com/Pitaro-Fumo-1554576761234968/ | Active (cover photo updated; posts observed) | Likely accurate | Facebook search results (Tier 3) | |
| Facebook (alternate) | facebook.com/Fumolaw/ | Page exists under “Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd.” | Likely accurate | Facebook search results (Tier 3) |
| LinkedIn (Fumo) | linkedin.com/in/ozzie-fumo-69753448/ | Active; 500+ connections | Likely accurate | LinkedIn (Tier 2) |
| LinkedIn (Pitaro) | linkedin.com/in/thomas-pitaro-8675a4176/ | Active; 59 connections | Likely accurate | LinkedIn (Tier 2) |
| LinkedIn (Pitaro — alternate) | linkedin.com/in/thomas-f-pitaro-esq-6929046a/ | Listed as “Thomas F. Pitaro Law Office” | Likely accurate | LinkedIn (Tier 2) |
| LinkedIn (Marcello) | linkedin.com/in/dustin3105289662e-marcello-951b3181/ | Active | Likely accurate | LinkedIn (Tier 2) |
| LinkedIn (firm page) | Not found | — | — | — |
| Not found | — | — | — | |
| YouTube | Not found; one directory notes “no videos” | Not found | — | bcgsearch.com (Tier 3) |
| Twitter/X | Not found | — | — | — |
Note: The firm website (fumolaw.com) does not appear to link to social media accounts in the header or footer. The firm has two Facebook pages — one under “Pitaro & Fumo” and one under “Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd.” — which may cause brand fragmentation. No firm-level LinkedIn company page was found. Individual attorneys have personal LinkedIn profiles. Needs client confirmation on which social accounts are actively managed.
10. Related Entities
Section titled “10. Related Entities”| Entity Name | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Fumo Chtd. | Appears to be the legal entity name; “Pitaro & Fumo Chtd” is listed as alternate/DBA | BBB profile (Tier 2) |
| Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd. | Appears on Facebook page (facebook.com/Fumolaw/) — likely a prior or alternate trade name | Facebook (Tier 3) |
| Law Offices of Thomas F. Pitaro | Pitaro’s solo practice before the partnership (~1974-2010) | UNLV Boyd CLE listing, LinkedIn (Tier 2/3) |
| Thomas F. Pitaro, Chtd. (speculative) | Possible separate chartered entity for Pitaro’s solo practice — not confirmed | — |
Note: The relationship between “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.” and “Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.” needs clarification. The BBB lists the primary entity as “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.” with a 1997 start date, while the partnership was formed around 2010. It appears Fumo’s original entity was renamed or DBA’d as “Pitaro & Fumo” when the partnership formed. Needs manual research via NV SOS to confirm entity structure and any related filings.
11. Gaps & Open Questions
Section titled “11. Gaps & Open Questions”Needs Manual Research
Section titled “Needs Manual Research”- NV Secretary of State entity filing — SilverFlume database (esos.nv.gov) was blocked by bot detection during research. Must search directly for “Pitaro & Fumo,” “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd,” and “Thomas F. Pitaro” to confirm: entity number, formation date, entity type (Chtd. = chartered corporation under NRS), current status (active/revoked/dissolved), registered agent, annual filing compliance, and any related entities.
- Entity structure clarification — Is “Osvaldo Fumo Chtd.” the actual legal entity with “Pitaro & Fumo” as a DBA/trade name? Or was the entity formally renamed? Is there a separate “Thomas F. Pitaro, Chtd.” entity still on file?
- Martindale-Hubbell firm profile details — Martindale.com returned 403 errors; need to check AV Preeminent rating directly and confirm firm-level (not just attorney-level) rating.
Needs Client Confirmation
Section titled “Needs Client Confirmation”- Firm formation date — BBB says July 22, 1997 (likely Fumo’s original entity). Vegas Legal Magazine says partnership formed ~2010. What is the firm’s preferred “established” date for marketing purposes?
- “Largest criminal defense firm in Nevada” claim — This appears on fumolaw.com. Is this based on attorney headcount, case volume, or another metric? Can it be substantiated?
- Office address history — Vegas Legal Magazine references 630 S. 3rd St. as the office address. Current address is 601 Las Vegas Blvd. South. When did the firm relocate, or are these the same location?
- Two Facebook pages — “Pitaro & Fumo” (facebook.com/p/Pitaro-Fumo-100069937557086/) and “Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd.” (facebook.com/Fumolaw/). Which is primary? Should one be merged or deactivated?
- Social media management — No Instagram, YouTube, Twitter/X, or LinkedIn company page found. Does the firm want to establish these?
- Yelp category — Yelp lists the firm under “Personal Injury Law” rather than “Criminal Defense.” Should this be corrected?
- Waze listing — Listed as “Osvaldo Fumo Law Office” rather than “Pitaro & Fumo.” Should be updated for brand consistency.
- Second phone number — BBB and Best Lawyers list (702) 623-5185; firm website lists (702) 474-7554. Are both active? Which is primary?
Not Found
Section titled “Not Found”- Litigation involving the firm as a party — No lawsuits found where Pitaro & Fumo is a named plaintiff or defendant. Standard web search may not surface this; PACER and Clark County court records search needed for thorough check.
- Instagram account — Not found via web search.
- YouTube channel — Not found via web search.
- Twitter/X account — Not found via web search.
- LinkedIn company page — Not found via web search. Individual attorney profiles exist but no firm page.
Sources
Section titled “Sources”Tier 1 — Official
Section titled “Tier 1 — Official”- Nevada State Bar records (referenced in individual attorney dossiers)
- Nevada Secretary of State — SilverFlume database at esos.nv.gov (attempted but blocked; needs manual search)
Tier 2 — Professional
Section titled “Tier 2 — Professional”- BBB — Osvaldo Fumo Chtd. profile
- Best Lawyers — Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.
- Super Lawyers — Pitaro & Fumo firm profile
- FindLaw — Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.
- LawInfo — Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd.
- Martindale-Hubbell — Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. (403 error during fetch)
- Lawyers.com — Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. (403 error during fetch)
- Justia — Osvaldo E. Fumo
- The Nevada Independent — Pitaro & Fumo tag
- Fumolaw.com — About Us
- Fumolaw.com — Contact Us
- Fumolaw.com — Thomas F. Pitaro
- Fumolaw.com — News & Media
Tier 3 — Supplementary
Section titled “Tier 3 — Supplementary”- Vegas Legal Magazine — Vegas Icon: Tom Pitaro, Esq.
- Yelp — Pitaro and Fumo
- Birdeye — Pitaro & Fumo, Chtd. reviews
- Facebook — Pitaro & Fumo
- Facebook — Law Offices of Osvaldo E. Fumo, Chtd.
- LinkedIn — Ozzie Fumo
- LinkedIn — Thomas Pitaro
- LinkedIn — Thomas F. Pitaro, Esq. (alternate)
- LinkedIn — Dustin Marcello
- Wikipedia — Ozzie Fumo
- Yellow Pages — Pitaro and Fumo, Chtd
- Lawful.com — Dustin Marcello / Pitaro & Fumo
- ExploreLawyers — Pitaro & Fumo
- AttorneyAtLaw.com — Pitaro & Fumo
- UNLV Boyd School of Law — CLE listing for Pitaro