Track Record
Results That Speak for Themselves.
The following are representative matters handled by Gruchow Duke attorneys. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. All figures reflect gross recoveries before fees and costs.
Notable Matters
Featured Results
NDOT Freeway Expansion — Commercial Property Owner
Represented a Las Vegas commercial property owner whose land was partially taken for a Nevada Department of Transportation freeway widening project. NDOT's initial offer was $1.4 million. After retaining independent appraisers and litigating the matter through trial, the jury awarded $8.2 million — nearly six times the government's opening offer.
Clark County Utility Corridor — Industrial Landowner
Clark County sought to acquire a portion of an industrial parcel for a utility corridor, offering $900,000. We commissioned an independent appraisal documenting severance damages to the remainder parcel and business losses suffered by the tenant. The matter settled for $5.7 million prior to trial.
Quiet Title Action — Competing Ownership Claims
A developer acquired a $3.1 million commercial parcel only to discover a competing ownership claim recorded years earlier. We filed a quiet title action, conducted extensive title research, and obtained a court order establishing clear title in our client's favor — allowing the development to proceed on schedule.
Additional Results
City of Las Vegas Street Widening — Retail Strip Owner
City's initial offer of $480,000 for a partial taking of a retail strip center. We documented loss of parking, reduced visibility, and business impact. Settled for $2.9 million.
Inverse Condemnation — Drainage Project Flooding
A county drainage improvement project caused repeated flooding of our client's residential property. We pursued an inverse condemnation claim and obtained a $1.8 million jury award for diminution in value and consequential damages.
Easement Encroachment — Commercial Development
A neighboring developer began construction that encroached on our client's recorded access easement. We obtained a temporary restraining order within 48 hours and a permanent injunction requiring the developer to redesign the project.
Wrongful HOA Lien — Homeowner Defense
An HOA recorded a $38,000 lien against our client's home based on disputed assessments and fabricated fine history. We challenged the lien in court, obtained its removal, and recovered attorney's fees under NRS Chapter 116.
HOA Board Representation — Unauthorized Structure
Represented an HOA board seeking to enforce CC&Rs against a homeowner who constructed an unpermitted structure in violation of architectural guidelines. Obtained a court order requiring removal and an award of attorney's fees.
Breach of Purchase Agreement — Commercial Buyer
A seller wrongfully refused to close on a $4.2 million commercial transaction. We filed suit for specific performance and breach of contract, ultimately obtaining a $1.1 million damages judgment after the seller conveyed the property.
Regional Transportation Commission — Multi-Parcel Acquisition
Represented three adjacent property owners whose parcels were acquired for a transit corridor. Coordinated independent appraisals across all three parcels and negotiated a combined settlement of $3.4 million against an initial combined offer of $810,000.
HOA Selective Enforcement Defense — Homeowner
An HOA pursued enforcement action against our client while ignoring identical violations by neighboring homeowners. We raised a selective enforcement defense, documented the disparate treatment, and obtained dismissal of all claims with prejudice.
Landlord-Tenant Dispute — Commercial Lease Breach
A commercial tenant vacated mid-lease and refused to pay remaining rent. We pursued the guarantor under a personal guarantee, obtaining a full judgment of $680,000 including unpaid rent, costs, and attorney's fees.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future matter. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts. The results listed above are representative of matters handled by Gruchow Duke attorneys and are provided for informational purposes only. This is attorney advertising.
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