R. Shawn Oliphant

R. Shawn Oliphant is a founding partner of Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman, L.L.P., and leads the firm’s civil litigation group. He concentrates on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters, representing individuals and families harmed by negligence while pursuing fair compensation through strategic negotiation or trial when required.
Shawn earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Nevada. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona College of Law, graduating summa cum laude, a member of the Order of the Coif, and serving on the Law Review Editorial Board, reflecting academic excellence and strong legal scholarship.
Shawn represents personal injury victims when insurers refuse fair settlements, bringing extensive litigation experience to every case. He is a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and has represented clients injured in commercial trucking accidents, focusing on relieving clients’ burdens while aggressively pursuing accountability and meaningful financial recovery.
In addition to injury litigation, Shawn advises developers, landowners, contractors, engineers, and architects in real estate and construction law matters. His work includes property entitlements, contract formation, construction disputes, and mechanic’s lien foreclosures, as well as defending design professionals in complex, multimillion-dollar construction defect and professional negligence claims.
Shawn also represents homeowners’ associations in common interest community matters, including serving the largest HOA in Northern Nevada. His construction and development practice reflects trusted leadership, with clients drawn from leading regional developers and design professionals who rely on his insight in high-stakes real property matters.
R. Shawn Oliphant is a frequent lecturer and keynote speaker for industry organizations, including the Builders Association of Northern Nevada and the American Institute of Architects. His published law review work has been cited by courts and scholars, underscoring his influence as a respected advocate, educator, and leader in Nevada civil litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P.
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Member, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• University of Arizona College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Summa Cum Laude
• University of Nevada – University Reno
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) With Distinction

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