Legal Department
The Stop Sierra Reflections for Good Coalition Legal Department exists to coordinate legal efforts, organize documentation, and assist residents in connecting with qualified legal counsel regarding issues affecting our communities.
The coalition is currently assisting residents and property owners in Washoe Valley and Pleasant Valley, including those in the following zip codes:
89704 • 89521 • 89511
Legal Disclaimer
Important Notice
Jeannette “Jette” Porrazzo, Executive Director of the Stop Sierra Reflections for Good Coalition, is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice.
The coalition does not operate as a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
Instead, the coalition works to:
• organize community information
• coordinate documentation and research
• assist residents in identifying and connecting with qualified legal counsel
• support coalition members participating in legal actions affecting their communities
Coalition members acknowledge this role when signing the coalition membership declaration.
Role of the Coalition
The coalition’s legal coordination work includes:
• Research and documentation related to land use, water rights, and development impacts
• Community coordination and communication regarding legal matters affecting residents
• Assisting coalition members in connecting with qualified attorneys
• Supporting the organization of legal actions involving coalition members
These efforts are intended to support community organization and legal coordination, not to replace licensed legal counsel.
Role of the Executive Director
Jeannette “Jette” Porrazzo serves as:
• Executive Director of the Stop Sierra Reflections for Good Coalition
• A plaintiff in the federal case filed January 6, 2026
In her role as Executive Director, she may assist coalition members in:
• coordinating legal resources
• seeking qualified attorneys willing to represent coalition members
• organizing research and documentation relevant to legal proceedings
However, she does not provide legal advice and does not act as legal counsel.
Attorney Representation
Licensed attorneys who represent coalition members operate independently of the coalition and are responsible for providing legal advice and representation to their clients.
Any attorney-client relationship exists only between the attorney and the individual clients they represent.
