Chad Conelly | Scottsdale Employment Lawyer

Chad Conelly practices in a wide variety of employment, business, and real estate matters, focusing on business and real estate litigation and employment disputes. He works tirelessly for his clients and injects his own passion into their causes. With deep experience in his areas of practice, Chad’s clients come to know him as their trusted legal advisor who consistently produces results. His measured approach to efficiently solve his client’s problems has earned him a loyal following of clients. He has attained a “Superb 10.0” rating on Avvo.com, been selected in the “Best Lawyers” list of the top commercial litigators in the country, and selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers Southwest “Rising Stars” list, which honors top attorneys in their field. Chad received a Bachelor of Science from The University of Arizona (magna cum laude) in 1999 and received his Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2003, where he served on Law Review.

Chad has handled hundreds of significant cases in multiple state and federal courts and arbitrations. He recently won a substantial verdict in a complex business dispute after a multi-week jury trial against a multi-national corporation represented by one of the largest firms in Arizona. Chad helps his business clients avoid legal pitfalls, and aggressively protects their interests in and out of the courtroom. In employment matters, Chad aggressively represents individuals who have been wronged by their employers, and companies dealing with complicated legal issues. He has significant experience addressing issues and claims concerning wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation wage and hour issues, disability, employment contracts, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and other employment disputes. He regularly prepares employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and other employment documents for both individuals and companies. Chad also help clients on real estate matters, including dealing with contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and professional negligence claims. He works closely with the firm’s transactional attorneys to help guide his clients through complicated business and real estate deals. Chad also serves as a mediator, helping parties embroiled in lawsuits settle their cases. Chad has conducted several hundred mediations, and he maintains a high settlement success rate.

Chad is active in the community, serving on the Phoenix Men’s Arts Council and other organizations. An avid outdoorsman, Chad enjoys sailing, surfing, snowboarding, fly fishing, and hiking, and he regularly competes in triathlons and open water swimming races. A true Wildcat at heart, he also loves attending basketball and football games with his family in Tucson.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Founding and Managing Partner	Conelly Law Group PLLC	Scottsdale, Arizona	2020 to present
Co-Founder and Principal	Molever Conelly PLLC	Scottsdale, Arizona	2010-2020
Associate	Hymson Goldstein & Pantiliat	Scottsdale, Arizona	2005-2009
Associate	Green & Baker	Scottsdale, Arizona	2003-2005

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Lewis & Clark Law School	J.D.	Law School	2003
Lewis & Clark Law School	J.D.		2003
University of Arizona	B.S.		1999

State / Court	Date
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals	2020
Arizona District Court	2003
Arizona State Court	2003

• Member | State Bar of Arizona        
  Member | Phoenix Men's Arts Council        
  

• B.S., Magna Cum Laude, Honors College, The University of Arizona, 1999

• Maricopa County Bar Association Trial Skills Institute, Trial Skills Seminar, 2014

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