About

Hi, I am Molly LeGoy

I was born and raised in Reno and am a sixth generation Nevadan.  I attended Caughlin Ranch Elementary, Swope Middle School, and Reno High School–and I fancied that I couldn’t get out of Reno fast enough.  But after almost ten years in California working and attending college and law school, I couldn’t get back to Reno fast enough.  After finishing law school, I returned to our wonderful city and never looked back.

I am not your typical lawyer.  I earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Theater Arts from University of California, Davis and a Cosmetology License from the Paul Mitchell School in Sacramento.   I attended University of San Francisco School of Law—and loved every second of it.  When I returned home, I worked for a large firm in Reno for almost seven years.  In 2020, I established LeGoy Law.

My unusual non-lawyer’s background gives me a different perspective on estate work.  So many areas of practice in the law are just applying the written law to facts and events.  But estate law is about people, relationships, and loss, and I believe that many firms have lost sight of this distinction.  I have a talent for helping others both emotionally andlegally; and I have learned to treat my clients, not just as clients, but as individuals with very personal stories which has led them to seeking a lawyer’s help. So many estate attorneys forget that our business begins with a loss or (sometimes even more difficult), the planning for a loss.  These are incredibly difficult subjects to contemplate for most people.  In our community, I have done my absolute best to become the “stranger” who everyone feels comfortable discussing these issues with.  I strive to make lawyers seem more human—simply by being more human myself.

I am a true Reno-ite who cherishes our wide open spaces, the friendly demeanor of its inhabitants, and the lower-key lifestyle.  I have a wonderful home and family, including a boyfriend, two semi-stepkids, a fluffy gray tabby cat named Scarlett O’Hara, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Blossom, and a Dutch Warmblood Horse named Vyperion (“Vy”).  Outside of my work, I love to craft, spend time outdoors, ride horses , play, cook, and eat.

I realize this bio reads a bit like that of an online dating profile.  But honestly, that’s what searching for a lawyer should be—seeking a relationship.  When I created LeGoy Law, I realized many clients believed there was something missing in their legal “relationships.” Those relationships had become exchanges, without personality, no empathy, and little understanding.  So many people have started seeking something more: a trusted friend and advisor to help them with extremely personal issues, who just happens to also provide the quality assistance of a “big firm” attorney at a reasonable cost.  I thought this combination was missing in the legal world, so I created it.  Thus, LeGoy Law was born.  Big firm quality and small town charm.

Welcome to LeGoy Law.  And please contact us if you have questions or need assistance.