The Law Offices of Molsby & Bordner, LLP

The Law Offices of Molsby & Bordner, LLP is a client-oriented, "new-school" law firm founded by Richard Molsby and Cameron Bordner. Clients affectionately nicknamed the firm "MOBO," and the name stuck.

MOBO is different from other law firms. They have a unique, collaborative approach to the practice of law. They work cooperatively as a team, allowing their combined thinking and skill sets to complement each other. Most importantly, MOBO provides excellent representation in an approachable, responsive environment with a human touch. The firm is comprised of attorneys and support staff with integrity and a solid work ethic, providing exceptional work that truly benefits their clients. They love their work and it shows.

Molsby’s practice focuses on transactional work with some litigation work, and Cam’s practice focuses on litigation with some transactional work. They work collaboratively on virtually all matters to provide the best solution for their clients. Their combined efforts yield unparalleled results. They make great partners with a common background and they share an uncompromising commitment to their clients’ collective success.

They are MOBO.

About

// Molsby & Cam, principals

The Law Offices of Molsby & Bordner, LLP (MOBO), were founded by Richard Molsby and Cameron Bordner.

As of Spring 2013, MOBO Law is pleased to announce the addition of two new Attorneys of Counsel, Jennifer M. Schaller, Esq. and Herbert R. (Dick) Schulze, Esq.

Jennifer will be based out of the MOBO Law offices, and her area of expertise is family law. Dick’s area of focus will be with patents and trademarks. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer and Dick.


  • The Law Offices of Molsby & Bordner, LLP (MOBO), were founded by Richard Molsby and Cameron Bordner. Molsby & Cam worked in the ski industry for many years in different capacities, where they each developed a passion for the outdoors and a desire to incorporate that passion into their careers.

    Molsby and Cam were respectively living in Colorado and worked together in the ski industry although they never met. Cam was a professional ski patroller and competitive skier with a sponsorship by Skis Dynastar and Lange Boots. Molsby was the factory sales representative for Dynastar and Lange, who provided sponsorship gear to Cam. The coincidences do not end there. During that time, Molsby and Cam each went back school at the University of Colorado at Boulder where they each ended up studying pre-med because they wanted to help people. Later, they individually realized that law school was a better fit that still allowed them to help people. The coincidences continued, and they individually relocated to Tahoe where they could practice law in an area with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Molsby and Cam still get a kick out of their similar paths which led them to the practice of law and collectively wonder, "Are there really coincidences?"

    Molsby and Cam are MOBO.


  • Richard Molsby

    Rich Molsby (Molsby) started MOBO through his commitment to zealously representing clients with integrity. He loves details and complicated transactions, but also has great communication skills and is passionate about helping clients. Prior to MOBO, Molsby was an attorney for a law office in Chico, CA, where he practiced business law, construction law, property law and estate planning.

    Previously, Molsby was a manufacturer’s representative for Skis Dynastar and Lange Ski Boots in Colorado. Before that, he was a business consultant specializing in efficiency improvement. That broad base of experience enabled Molsby to obtain a vast background in a variety of fields, which enables him to quickly get up to speed in complex matters.

    At MOBO, Molsby focuses his practice on details related to business, estate planning, incorporation, construction, employment, and property law. Molsby is licensed to practice law in California, in the federal court system, and he handles select matters nationwide.

    Molsby graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Political Science, and received his Juris Doctorate from Cal Northern School of Law. In addition to his full time day job, he is a part-time professor at Cal Northern School of Law, where he teaches one night a week and is also on the board of directors and volunteers as their chief financial officer. Molsby is the current President of the Tahoe-Truckee Bar Association. He is also a commercial and residential real estate broker and loan broker. Molsby’s favorite charities are the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe and Girls on the Run.

    Molsby has lived and skied all over North America, spending the majority of his time in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Mammoth, and Tahoe. He currently spends much of his free time skiing, swimming, long distance jogging, practicing Bikram yoga, scuba diving and backcountry skiing. This year, he is running the entire 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail and plans to swim ten miles across Lake Tahoe.

    Molsby is MOBO.


    Profile:


     Education:
     Cal Northern School of Law, J.D.
    University of California, Santa Barbara, Pre-Med, post-graduate studies
    University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., Political Science
    Licensed California Real Estate Broker

    Civic Activities:
     Tahoe-Truckee Bar Association, President 2011-2012
    Cal Northern School of Law, Board Member and Chief Financial Officer

    Professional Membership:
     State Bar of California
    United States District Court, Eastern District
    Licensed California Real Estate Broker
    Member of American Bar Association
    Member of CATT - Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe

    Born:
     Homestead Air Force Base, FL

  • Cameron Bordner

    Cameron Bordner (Cam) received his B.A. from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and did post-graduate studies at the University of Colorado in Boulder. During his time in Boulder, he was a professional ski patroller and a competitive freeskier. While a professional ski patroller at Eldora Mountain Resort, Cam was head of the mountain safety and accident investigation teams. Cam later became a nationwide risk consultant to ski resorts and other recreation providers for a major insurance company. Eventually, Cam moved from Colorado to Truckee, California and accepted the position of Director of Risk Management at Heavenly Ski Resort. Cam earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and began practicing ski resort/sports and recreation defense here in Tahoe.

    Now, Cam’s practice is dedicated to all types of civil litigation; such as business, property, and construction law, in addition to ski resort defense law and risk management. Cam has, on some level, been involved in the outdoor recreation industry his entire life. He believes in recreation and is passionate about defending recreation providers. Cam is licensed to practice law in California, in the federal court system, and he handles select matters nationwide.

    Cam is a member and past President of the Tahoe Truckee Bar Association, and is a Trustee of the Sierra Avalanche Center. He is also a member of the Association of Ski Defense Attorneys, an organization of attorneys recognized for their expertise in ski resort and recreation defense. Cam’s favorite charities are High Fives and Disabled Sports USA . When he’s not in the office, Cameron enjoys skiing, cycling, running and Bikram yoga. He also loves spending time with his wife, Tanya, and kids, Chance, Grant, Cade and Maddison.

    Cam is MOBO.


    Profile:


    Education:
    University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D.
    University of Colorado, post-graduate studies: Molecular Biology
    Fort Lewis College, B.A.

    Civic Activities:
    Member of California Bar Association
    Tahoe-Truckee Bar Association, Trustee (President: 2008-2009)
    Member of the Association of Ski Defense Attorneys
    Sierra Avalanche Center, Trustee

    Professional Membership:
    State Bar of California
    United States District Court, Eastern District

    Born:
    Fargo, North Dakota

  • Jennifer Schaller

    After spending her early years in Northern California and the Sierras, Jennifer Schaller relocated to Southern California where she earned her B.A. in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. Eventually longing for the Northern California lifestyle, she returned to attend law school at Santa Clara University in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jennifer’s desire to spend more than just weekends in the Sierras caught up with her in 2009 when she decided to relocate and make Tahoe her new home.

    Prior to joining MOBO in 2013, Jennifer worked as of counsel at the Law Offices of Yvette Durant, primarily focusing on family law, while also volunteering for the Community Legal Program of the Family Resource Center of Truckee - a free legal clinic primarily serving the low-income population of the greater Tahoe area. Jennifer then opened her own family law practice in Truckee where she remained for the next two years.

    At MOBO, Jennifer concentrates her practice on the numerous areas of family law, including divorce litigation, divorce mediation, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, parentage, premarital agreements. She assists clients in Northern California and throughout the greater Tahoe area, handling cases throughout Nevada County and Placer County, as well as El Dorado, Plumas, Sierra, and Sacramento counties. Jennifer understands the uncertainty, high emotions, and frustration which often accompany family law matters. She strives for effective representation in these difficult matters, handling each case with the sensitivity and skill necessary to guide clients through a complicated legal process while advocating for their best interests.

    Jennifer is a member and Vice President of the Tahoe Truckee Bar Association, and is an active member of the local Bar Association for Nevada County. She also continues to run the Family Law Clinic of the Community Legal Program at the Family Resource Center.

    In her free time, Jennifer tries to enjoy all that Tahoe has to offer – hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, and snowshoeing, as well as spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Henry.

    Schaller is MOBO.


    Profile:


     Education:
     University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., Political Science
    Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D.

    Civic Activities:
     Tahoe Truckee Bar Association, Secretary
    Nevada County Bar Association
    Volunteer attorney, Family Resource Center of Truckee-Community Legal Program

    Professional Membership:
     State Bar of California
    Member of American Bar Association

    Born:
     Sacramento, CA

  • Herbert R. (“Dick”) Schulze

    Dick started his legal career in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a legal officer (JAG) for five years. He remained in the active reserve (retiring in 1997), meanwhile moving on to practice law in Southern California as a partner in Wilhelm & Schulze and then as an associate with Fulwider Patton Lee & Utecht. He also maintained a part-time practice in Rapid City as the only patent attorney in the State of South Dakota. He was an in-house managing counsel in intellectual property with Hewlett-Packard Company from 1988 to 1999 and with Agilent Technologies, Inc. from 1999 to 2007. Following his retirement from Agilent, he became Of Counsel in the Reno office of Holland & Hart. In 2011 he returned to HP as an intellectual property counsel, retiring from HP in 2012.

    Dick is a passionate snowboarder and snowboard instructor.He holds Level 2 instructor certifications from the American Association of Snowboard Instructors and from Snowboard Instructors New Zealand. Dick has competed in various national and international snowboard competitions; his current standing is second in his age group in the USA Snowboard Association. He also enjoys flying (he is a certified flight instructor), motorcycling, running, gymnastics, music, computers and electronics, and spending time with his four grandchildren.

    Schulze is MOBO.


    Profile:


    Education:
    MIT, BSEE
    University Of Chicago School of Law, JD

    Civic Activities:
    SOS Outreach youth sport programs: Northstar California and New Zealand
    Covenant House California (shelter for homeless teens)

    Professional Membership:
    State Bars of California, South Dakota, Nevada, and Colorado
    Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
    Admitted to the bars of all U.S. District Courts in California and Nevada and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Federal Circuits

    Born:
    San Francisco, California

Services

// Our areas of practice

MOBO is a full service law firm that offers both transactional and litigation services to our clients.  Our transactional department provides the clarity and specificity in document drafting that often prevents disputes from ever arising due to ambiguity and misunderstanding.  Even if a dispute has arisen, a transactional review can sharpen the contested points of controversy, which allows the parties to address the real issues at hand through a settlement agreement.

MOBO prides itself on taking an aggressive, yet reasonable, approach to the practice of law.  However, we cannot force an opponent to be reasonable; we can only give them that opportunity.  If they decide not to take that opportunity, then our litigation department steps in to handle things.  MOBO is experienced at litigating from the plaintiff’s and defendant’s chair.  We always look at things objectively and try to obtain the best result possible.  Throughout the representation, we communicate with our client to educate them on the process so the “surprises” are few and far between.  Unlike most law firms, MOBO’s transactional and litigation departments work collaboratively in order to achieve a detail-oriented and successful representation and result.

 

  • Business Law
    We handle all business-related matters. Some examples include incorporation, business consulting and planning, the formation of LLCs and partnerships, the purchase and sale of businesses, and all documentation related to business. Let MOBO help you do business smarter.

    Construction Law and Home Improvement Contracts
    Construction law is an important field because disagreements and misunderstandings abound when documentation is unclear. This is especially true on a large project. The stakes can be high when disputes develop, especially in public works projects, but new construction and remodels (aka works of improvement), residential and commercial alike, can be costly, stressful, and time consuming. Whether you are a contractor or a property owner, consider having MOBO review or prepare documentation to minimize the chance of a dispute developing.

    Estate Planning
    The three main parts to a common estate plan are an advance healthcare directive, a will, and a trust. These parts work in unison to achieve your wishes. Advantages of an estate plan can be control, privacy, peace of mind, and tax savings. Among other things, MOBO can handle revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, pet trusts, and asset protection trusts. MOBO is also able to act as trustee for your trust.

    Labor Law
    Employers have specific responsibilities to their employees. MOBO can help to make sure that employers meet those responsibilities, and we can defend employers against claims by employees or various governmental agencies. Employees may have legitimate claims against their employers and MOBO can assist employees to make sure that they are paid as required by California law. We can also draft employment agreements that clearly set mutual obligations. Lastly, do not attend an administrative or court hearing without MOBO.

    Real Estate
    Molsby is a former real estate broker and can handle all aspects of property transactions. From preparation and review of purchase agreements to resolution of property line and easement disputes, MOBO can help. We have handled everything from condominium and HOA matters to massive ranch transactions. Realtors benefit from engaging our services because we often help them achieve their client’s goals, which is the win-win we always strive to achieve.
  • Defense of Recreation and the Ski Industry
    MOBO believes in recreation and the ability to appreciate exercise and nature. We believe that plaintiffs and their attorneys are impairing our collective ability to enjoy the outdoors with frivolous lawsuits that fail to appreciate the well-established doctrine known as Assumption of the Risk. We zealously remind them that they chose to accept those inherent risks when they rolled off the couch. We want to stop lawsuits that inevitably increase lift ticket prices and impair access to recreation and nature. MOBO will NEVER sue a ski resort. Industry quote: “People suing ski areas should be shot.” Scot Schmidt, the Blizzard of Ahhhs, 1988.

    Insurance Defense
    MOBO handles various insurance defense cases, including but not limited to; construction, personal injury, and breach of contract. Let MOBO represent you with our personal and interested approach, which you will prefer to being a numbered and unknown client to a legal mill. Many insurance companies have agreed to hire MOBO to defend their clients. Let us check to see if your insurance company will pay our fees to defend you.

    Home Owners Associations
    HOAs have unique property issues that MOBO can navigate. We represent owners and associations to insure compliance with California law. We obtain resolution of disputes between owners and the HOA and/or other owners.

    Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
    MOBO handles select personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have both defended, and pursued, drivers, owners, and businesses. Consider benefiting from our zealous and pragmatic approach.
  • Where many other law firms require their attorneys to work in a vacuum, MOBO believes that our work product is improved with input from multiple MOBO attorneys. That collaboration creates a synergy that results in an enthusiastic and zealous effort, which in turn produces an extremely high quality work product. We also enjoy working with our clients. We are happy to “just handle it”, but most clients like to be informed and involved and we appreciate that. Our clients are smart and they know the facts better than anyone. Let’s work together to achieve success for you.