Caryn Tijsseling

Born Walnut Creek, California; admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and United States District court of Nevada in 1997.

Education: University of Nevada, Reno (B.A., Political Science, 1994); California Western School of Law (J.D., 1997); Arizona State University (M.A. History, 2018).

Member: State Bar of Nevada; Washoe County Bar Association; Northern Nevada Disciplinary Committee; Faculty for National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

Ms. Tijsseling joined the firm in 2025.  She practices general liability litigation, including construction defects, personal injury defense, commercial litigation, and professional negligence.  Ms. Tijsseling has a diverse background, having litigated a wide range of cases, including those involving trucking and transportation, hospitality and retail security, duties of homeowners’ associations, lender liability, and loan workouts and refinancing.  She also has experience in the area of Nevada Mechanic’s lien law and construction contracts including representing several contractors in the Fontainebleau Las Vegas Lien Litigation.

Ms. Tijsseling is active in her legal community and the Northern Nevada community.  Ms. Tijsseling serves on the faculty of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as a frequent speaker to local and national legal organizations on the importance of wellness in the legal profession.   She has also coached and mentored high school students through her work as a mock trial coach.  Ms. Tijsseling is also an avid supporter of organizations for rescue dogs, the Innocence Project, and the Eddy House, a local shelter for homeless teenagers.

“Laxalt Law Group aggressively represented my business and fought for what I believe is right.  Their passion sets them apart.”

fRank Brock
Nevada Concrete

“For many years I have had the benefit of legal services provided by Laxalt Law Group.  Our company, a homebuilder, found itself in a number of difficult situations as a result of the severe downturn in the Nevada residential real estate market.  Laxalt Law Group provided critical assistance in a cost-effective way, which was vital to us.  Where litigation was unavoidable, Laxalt Law Group pursued cases with a highly proactive and well-conceived approach and did an excellent job of anticipating what arguments the opposing party might present and how to address them.”

Jack Reynen
Reynen & Bardis Communities and Artisan Homes