Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Reno Legal Partner
Van Duyne Law Group is a dedicated legal practice serving the Reno, Nevada community with over 30 years of combined legal expertise. Our firm specializes in representing homeowners associations, handling construction defect litigation, estate planning, real estate litigation, and small business formation. With deep roots in Northern Nevada, we prioritize personalized service through monthly board member luncheons, tailored legal strategies, and flexible payment arrangements.Our team combines extensive trial experience with a commitment to community education, offering services ranging from CCR drafting to mediation and probate planning. We focus on delivering practical solutions that align with client needs rather than rigid legal timelines, ensuring transparency and accessibility in all our engagements.
Services
Construction Defect Litigation
Community Associations Legal Services
Estate Planning
Real Estate Litigation
Small Business Formation
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience in Nevada and California
- Our team serves Northern Nevada community associations with local expertise
- Flexible payment arrangements including hourly and flat fee options
- Proven track record in construction defect settlements exceeding millions
- Provide educational seminars for HOA board members and managers
What people say
Excellent legal insight
Top notch service
Successful resolutions
Imaginative lawyer
Detailed and thorough
Services
Construction Defect Litigation
We represent HOAs and homeowners in construction defect cases from initial assessment through settlement negotiations. Our experience includes managing Nevada's Chapter 40 process, preparing legal notices, and securing funding for repairs. Our goal ensures associations avoid special assessments by obtaining adequate compensation for necessary repairs.
Community Associations
We provide comprehensive legal support for community associations of all sizes, including document drafting, contract review, and policy interpretation. Our services cover CCRs, arbitration representation, and governance guidance. We maintain active membership in the Community Associations Institute for industry expertise.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans addressing real estate, business assets, and personal property. Our services include trust packages, wills, healthcare directives, and probate assistance. We focus on minimizing post-death administrative burdens through tailored multi-layered planning strategies.
Real Estate Litigation
We handle real estate disputes including failure-to-disclose cases, landlord-tenant conflicts, and title issues. Our experience includes breach of listing agreements and other transactional disputes. We provide representation from initial mediation through court proceedings when necessary.
Small Business Formation
We assist with forming corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services include entity selection guidance, document preparation, and compliance advice. We focus on establishing proper legal structures to support long-term business success and liability protection.
People
Sheila Van Duyne
Attorney
Harvard graduate with 30+ years of legal experience in Nevada and California. Specializes in HOA law, construction defect litigation, and estate planning. Former HOA board president with extensive mediation and arbitration experience.
Betty Chronister
Paralegal
Supports legal operations with document preparation and client communication. Works closely with attorneys to ensure efficient case management and client service delivery.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in homeowners association representation, construction defect litigation, estate planning, real estate dispute resolution, and small business formation.
How long have you served the Reno community?
Our firm has operated since 2020, with our lead attorney bringing 30+ years of regional legal experience.
Do you offer educational resources for HOA boards?
Yes, we provide monthly luncheons and new board member training seminars via Zoom technology.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible arrangements including hourly billing and flat fee structures for community associations.
How do you handle construction defect cases?
We guide associations through Nevada's Chapter 40 process, from initial notices to securing repair funding through settlements.
