- Criminal DefenseWe can work hard to protect your rights, seek dismissal of charges, a favorable plea bargain, or acquittal by jury. Contact our Nevada law firm today to speak with a knowledgeable Las Vegas criminal defense attorney.
- DUI/DWIIt’s illegal to drink and drive with a blood alcohol content level of.08 percent or above in all 50 states, including Nevada, but unfortunately this doesn’t stop all individuals from doing it. In Nevada, more than 10,000 drivers are arrested for DUIs every year, and DUI accidents kill 100 Nevadans annually.
- Wrongful DeathDelivery truck accidents cause serious injury and even wrongful death to innocent motorists, passengers, and pedestrians. While many of these accidents are unavoidable, some are the result of negligence on the part of delivery truck drivers or the companies they work for.
- Traffic ViolationsThe three to four mile stretch of the Las Vegas “Strip” brings one of the highest volumes of pedestrian traffic in the country. Although many of the busiest intersections along Las Vegas Boulevard provide raised crosswalks to keep pedestrians safe from passing vehicles, there are endless hotel and casino driveways, street crossings, and other areas that leave pedestrians who are walking along the Strip vulnerable to the speeding cars, buses, taxis, limos, and other vehicles.
- Sex Crimes
- FraudAt Christiansen Trial Lawyers, our lawyers have extensive experience defending clients against claims of arson and insurance fraud. To discuss your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney today, contact us online or call
- RobberyIt is important to remember that when a weapon is used in the commission of another crime, such as robbery or a drug transaction, the penalties can be enhanced, or increased dramatically. For a state crime, judges can add from one to 20 years to a sentence. For a federal crime, they can add from seven to 10 years.
- White Collar Crimes
- MisdemeanorsFirm attorney Peter S. Christiansen has taken part in over 100 jury trials in state and federal court. On the state felony and misdemeanor level, Peter James Christiansen was a public defender for nearly 30 years and is well acclimated to dealing with the hurdles that arise from these types of cases.
- Embezzlement
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- MurderWhile working full time at Christian Law Offices, Whitney earned her Juris Doctorate from William S. Boyd School of Law. During law school, Whitney served as an officer of the Criminal Law Society and was a member of the Organization of Part-Time and Nontraditional Law Students, Nevada Justice Association, and Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Whitney also completed an externship for the Clark County Special Public Defender’s Office, working on capital murder trials and appeals. Upon passing the Nevada bar exam, Whitney was hired by Christiansen Trial Lawyers as an attorney.
- HomicideIf you have been charged with a crime, we can fully investigate every aspect of your situation to determine a successful legal strategy. We can give you an honest evaluation of the evidence against you so you can prepare for any eventual outcome. Our Nevada trial attorneys work with you personally to ascertain your legal goals and devise a legal strategy that suits your unique objectives.
- ArsonWhen you retain our services, our Las Vegas arson defense lawyers will launch a thorough investigation into the situation. We work with a trusted network of fire experts who will determine the cause of the fire.
- Forgery
- Internet Crimes
- Hit and RunA hit-and-run accident will also draw upon your uninsured motorist coverage. Our attorneys can help you seek compensation from all available sources to make sure you have the resources you need to make it through this difficult time.
- Employment DiscriminationAfter passing the Nevada bar examination in 1997, Todd worked as an associate attorney at one of the largest insurance defense firms in the state where here defended medical malpractice (now called professional negligence) and employment discrimination cases. In 1998, Todd joined a civil litigation firm where he practiced both insurance defense and prosecuted cases on behalf of injured individuals and their families.Â
- Sexual Harassment
- Premises LiabilityAt Christiansen Trial Lawyers, our premises liability lawyers represent clients injured under a wide range of circumstances and as a result of a variety of defects and deficiencies on residential and commercial properties. Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability claim, and our team has successfully settled countless claims for clients so they can move on with their lives. Whether you’ve slipped in a casino, hotel, nightclub, or somewhere else in our city, you deserve to be cared for and have your expenses covered.
- Property DamageIf the driver was using their vehicle and their app isn’t turned on, this means they were using their vehicle for personal use. In these accidents, the driver’s personal insurance policy will apply. This can pose a challenge for victims because in Nevada, drivers are only required to carry %25,000 per person per accident in insurance and $20,000 liability coverage for property damage.
- Personal InjuryIf someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be wondering how you can possibly return to your life to the way it was before. In addition to your physical and emotional burdens, you could be facing significant financial challenges – all because of someone else’s actions. This is when the help of a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer is key to your recovery.
- Medical MalpracticeIn some cases, the procedure of amputating a limb is a lifesaving procedure. However, when the loss of the limb results from an accident or the underlying reason to sacrifice the limb originated from an accident or medical negligence, our trial attorneys advocate for full financial recovery for our clients. We represent victims of motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, and other serious accidents. We also represent victims of medical malpractice, such as surgical errors that led to wrongful amputation.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Slip and Fall InjurySlip and fall accidents are extremely common – in fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over one million Americans suffer from slip and fall-related injuries every year. While usually we quickly recover from these accidents and move on with our lives assuming no one is at fault, some people can be seriously injured and even permanently disabled. More than 800,000 patients are hospitalized for slip and fall injuries every year. Some of these serious injuries can include broken bones, spinal cord injuries that could lead to paralysis, and head injuries that could result in severe brain damage.
- TrustsOur personal injury attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases and will look far down the road when determining what resources your child will need to overcome these hardships. Whether your child needs life care planning, a special needs trust, or any other provision, we will make sure his or her needs are fully addressed in our demand for compensation.
- ProbateBorn in Denver, Colorado, Todd received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Utah in 1994. Todd received his law degree from Quinnipiac College School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, in 1997. During law school, Todd was a member of the Probate Law Journal and served as its Supervising Editor. He was the recipient of the IOLTA Scholarship. He also received the award for Distinguished Academic Achievement in commercial law and superior classroom performance for his law school career. He was a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity.