About Sheila Van
Sheila Van Duyne is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and Nevada. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1987, holding, and to the Nevada State Bar in 2006, with. Her license status in both states is currently active. Ms. Van Duyne is the owner and general partner of Van Duyne Law Group, a law firm located at 1188 California Avenue, Reno, NV 89509. The firm specializes in various legal areas, including community associations, construction defect litigation, real estate disputes, estate planning, and small business formation.
Ms. Van Duyne has over 30 years of experience practicing law in California and Nevada, providing her with extensive trial and litigation experience across multiple legal domains. She has represented clients in large-scale construction defect cases and real estate disputes, including failure to disclose cases in Nevada. Her practice encompasses all stages of litigation, from pre-trial discovery and motion work to trial proceedings. Ms. Van Duyne earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1984, graduating cum laude.
She then obtained her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1987. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she applies to her diverse practice areas. Throughout her career, Ms. Van Duyne has been actively involved in various professional organizations. She is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and the State Bar of California. Additionally, she serves on the Fee Dispute Committee and the Northern Nevada Advertising Committee for the Nevada State Bar.
Her community involvement includes working as a settlement conference judge, arbitrator, and mediator for the courts. She has also been active in running a 1,200-member homeowners association as a board member and president, which led her to focus her practice on working with community associations as legal counsel. Ms. Van Duyne is fluent in English and has proficiency in Russian and French, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele effectively. Her extensive experience and active participation in professional and community organizations underscore her commitment to providing comprehensive legal services to her clients.
