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**Richard S. Oliphant: Expert in Civil and Business Litigation in Reno, NV** Richard S. Oliphant is a distinguished founding partner at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., located in Reno, Nevada. With a focus on civil litigation, business litigation, and financial institution law, Mr. Oliphant is a trusted advocate for developers, landowners, contractors, engineers, and architects navigating the complexities of real estate and construction law. His expertise encompasses a wide range of legal matters, including property entitlements, contract formation, property disputes, and mechanic lien foreclosures. Recognized for his adept representation of design professionals in high-stakes construction cases, Mr. Oliphant serves as panel counsel for numerous insurance companies dealing with construction defect and professional negligence claims. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role in representing Homeowner Associations in various common interest community issues, including the management of the largest HOA in Northern Nevada. As the leader of the firm’s business litigation group, Mr. Oliphant routinely tackles complex business disputes, assists clients in drafting contracts, and facilitates successful debt collection efforts. His strategic approach has led to the recovery of millions in unpaid invoices for contractors and design professionals. Mr. Oliphant’s extensive experience also extends to representing community financial institutions, navigating intricate foreclosure and collection cases, and securing substantial deficiency judgments. He has effectively handled cases involving breach of loan agreements, construction loan disputes, and creditors’ rights in bankruptcy. A native of Northern Nevada, Mr. Oliphant earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with distinction from the University of Nevada. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona College of Law, where he served on the Law Review Editorial Board. His law review article advocating the legalization of gaming advertisements has been influential, cited in U.S. Supreme Court cases and other legal publications. Richard S. Oliphant’s deep-rooted commitment to excellence in legal practice makes him an invaluable asset to his clients and the Northern Nevada legal community.

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