Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law has been named to the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition, receiving a Tier 1 ranking for Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation, Tier 2 for Construction Law and Tier 3 for Employment Law. This is the ninth consecutive year the firm has been recognized.

“It is beyond rewarding to be recognized as one of the leading appellate and commercial litigation firms in the country,” said co-managing partner Jennifer Braster. “We’re grateful for the support of our peers and clients that leads to this type of national recognition.”

The U.S. News & World Report organization performs an extensive selection process before any firm can be considered as a nominee. The process includes peer reviews, analysis of feedback and eligibility checks, among other performance evaluations.  Firm eligibility also requires the firm to have at least one attorney listed in the current edition of Best Lawyers. Naylor & Braster’s co-managing partners John Naylor and Jennifer Braster were both featured in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers.

Naylor has been practicing for more than 35 years experience. A former U.S. Air Force judge advocate, he served as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association with a focus in construction matters. Naylor has consistently been recognized in Nevada and across the country in a variety of top law programs, including Nevada Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite,” Vegas Inc.’s “Top Lawyers” and Super Lawyers Mountain States edition for nine consecutive years. Naylor gives back to the community by offering pro bono legal services to military members, working on behalf of active-duty military personnel for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office of Military Legal Assistance.

Braster began practicing law in 2006 and is primarily focused in commercial litigation, consumer finance law, appellate law and animal law. She has been recognized locally and nationally as a top attorney in publications that include the Desert Companion’s “Top Lawyer in Commercial Law,” Nevada Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite” and Vegas Inc.’s “Women 2 Watch.” In addition to her work in the courtroom, Braster serves as a board chair for Sage Collegiate Public Charter School, as well as the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.