Practice areas: Personal Injury, Business & Corporate, General Litigation; view more
Licensed in Nevada since: 2012
Education: University of Nevada Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law
Chris Connell is a distinguished attorney at Connell Law, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. His practice areas encompass personal injury, business litigation, intellectual property, commercial transactions, real estate and business consultations. Serving the Las Vegas and Henderson areas, Mr. Connell is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services throughout Clark County. He is admitted to practice in Nevada, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Mr. Connell earned his Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law, coupled with an M.B.A. from the Lee Business School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His academic journey was marked by significant achievements, including membership in the law review and participation in the Duberstein National Moot Court Competition team. He was also honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for outstanding performance in trial advocacy under the guidance of Judge James Mahan.
During his time in business school, Mr. Connell was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. In addition to his legal education, he played a pivotal role as a founding member and former CFO of the Rebel Venture Fund. This organization focuses on supporting startup companies in the Las Vegas Valley by providing necessary capital.
Mr. Connell’s legal acumen has been demonstrated through successful litigation and arguments in front of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada and the Nevada Supreme Court. His commitment to his profession is evident from his inclusion in the Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys in Nevada by Nevada Business Magazine from 2014 to 2017.
Apart from his legal career, Mr. Connell is a licensed real estate broker-salesperson in Nevada, affiliated with Real Estate Solutions and Marketing Strategies. His dedication to his clients and his community is reflected in his perfect 10/10 rating on Avvo, a testament to his commitment to delivering quality legal services and maintaining high professional standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Business/Corporate, General LitigationFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Construction Accident, Contracts, Limited Liability Companies, Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Business/Corporate
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 2012, Nevada
Professional Webpage: https://connelllaw.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Nevada, 2012
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District of Nevada
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Millions settled for Nevada residents.
Pro bono / Community Service
- CAP Attorney for unrepresented children and foster children., 2025
Educational Background
- UNLV Lee School of Business - M.B.A. with Beta Gamma Sigma, 2012
Honors
- Nevada Business Magazine - Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine, 2014
- Duberstein National Moot Court Competition, William S. Boyd School of Law
- SuperLawyer – Rising Star, 2015 – 2018
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2022