Construction & Development Law

R. Shawn Oliphant

Nathan J. Aman

Roger S. Doyle

Patrick R. Millsap

Construction

Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. has developed a strong reputation of service to the construction industry. Our experience representing construction industry clients allows us to handle diverse matter, while employing the specialized knowledge required to master the most complex and challenging construction issues. The services we provide to those in the construction industry include:   All aspects of construction law and construction litigation including: Development, review, negotiation and litigation of construction contracts and related documents. Arbitration and litigation of construction and Homeowners’ Association claims. Construction defect claims, including defense of Chapter 40 residential construction defect litigation. Enforcing and defending Mechanic's lien claims and foreclosure actions.   Design Professional Representation Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. is recognized as one of the top law firms in Nevada for the representation of design professionals. Our firm understands the unique legal issues and standards of practice for architects, engineers, surveyors and other design professionals. This allows us to quickly recognize and assess the legal issues design professionals face each day, to handle construction claims against design professionals, and to draft specialized contracts for design professionals. Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. serves as panel counsel in Nevada for some of the largest insurance companies in the world, including Zurich, XL and XLDP, DPIC, CNA, St. Paul Travelers and others. In addition, Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. has served as counsel for a large number of Nevada's design professional firms.  

Real Estate Development & Construction Law

Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. represents clients in a variety of real estate development and construction matters, including acquisition, sale, leasing, development, and construction of property in residential, commercial, and industrial property categories. Our range of experience includes land development, land use, annexation, entitlements, subdivision and zoning entitlements. Our services include representation and counseling regarding the complexities of development, approval requirements and procedures, preparation and prosecution of applications, and negotiation of development agreements, and permits. We have extensive experience representing clients before local and state planning bodies and agencies, including hearings and administrative and judicial appeals. Whether the project is large or small, we can provide you with the practical advice you need when addressing real estate development and construction issues.   Real Estate Our community has experienced rapid growth and change in the real estate industry and Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. has played a critical role in representing clients in cases that have defined the future of real estate use, and that have helped to shape the direction and the skyline of our community. The services we provide to the real estate industry include:   Real estate acquisition and development, title work, zoning issues, and other commercial real estate services. Counsel and representation regarding, zoning litigation, commercial and residential landlord/tenant disputes and other types of real estate litigation. Representation and counsel regarding various business and partnership disputes.  

Land Use, Development & Entitlements

Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. represents property owners and developers in all aspects of real estate development to allow successful approval and sale of the development. Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. has been a leading force in the creation of entire programs for common interest community development, including securing master plan amendments and zoning entitlements, approval of subdivisions with the Nevada Real Estate Division, drafting of complete program documents including CC&R's and Bylaws for Homeowners’ Associations, and drafting sales agreements and other key documents. Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. has also been instrumental in the redevelopment of the downtown core and redevelopment districts by providing legal counseling to numerous local and national developers who seek to convert existing buildings to residential and/or commercial use, and hotel- condominiums.

Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. has represented clients in conversion of existing structures to condominiums in numerous projects representing unit sales in excess of $300 Million. Land Use and Development matters the firm has handled for its clients include:   acquisition of residential and commercial real estate acquisition and disposition of raw land for commercial development acquisition of existing structures for redevelopment and conversions securing all necessary governmental approvals and entitlements to acquire, advertise and sell subdivisions. drafting of all necessary documents for common interest community and subdivision developments, including CC&R's, Bylaws for Homeowners’ Associations, common maintenance agreements, and reservation and sales agreements for prospective purchasers drafting and enforcing easements drafting and enforcing leases municipal development and redevelopment agreements zoning entitlements and disputes construction and architectural contracts  

Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. has successfully guided clients through the complicated local and regional land use, master plans, zoning, entitlements, and approval and permitting processes on many complex projects in northern Nevada. We also work cooperatively with local governments and state agencies to find innovative solutions to all types of land use challenges.  

Disclaimer These materials have been prepared by Fahrendorf, Viloria, Oliphant & Oster L.L.P. for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, and attorney-client relationship. No person should act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.

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