THE PREMIER
PERSONAL INJURY FIRM OF OMAHA
Chris and James Welsh of Welsh & Welsh
Proudly fighting for the Omaha community for over 65 years.

Christopher P. Welsh

Attorney Christopher P. Welsh has worked on both sides of the law as a defense attorney representing insurance companies and a personal injury lawyer for private practices. His only focus now is to help personal injury clients get the financial compensation and peace of mind they deserve. He understands the opposition we face and knows how to win a lawsuit against major corporations and insurance agencies.

Areas of Practice

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Farm Accidents
  • Railroad Accidents
  • Dangerous Products
  • Metal-On-Metal Hips
  • Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella/NuvaRing
  • Mirena IUD
  • Transvaginal Mesh
  • SSRI Antidepressants (Paxil Effexor, Zoloft, Lexipro)
  • GranuFlo/NaturaLyte Dialysis Solutions
  • Pradaxa
  • Actos
  • Wrongful Death
  • Animal Attacks
  • Gas Explosions
  • Birth Trauma
  • Workers Compensation
  • Burn Injuries
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Truck Accidents
  • Professional Malpractice

Litigation Percentage

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 2000
  • Kansas, 2001
  • Nebraska, 2001
  • Iowa, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2000
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2000
  • U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 2001
  • U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2001
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2002
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2001

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
    • J.D. (Cum Laude) – 2000
  • University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, USA
    • B.A. – 1992
    • Major: English

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • President, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2014 – Present
  • Parliamentarian of the Motor Vehicle, Highway and Premises Liability section of the American Association for Justice Executive Committee, 2019 – Present
  • Chair Legislative Committee, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2013 – 2014
  • Chair, Sole-Practitioner and Small Firm Section, American Association of Justice, 2013 – 2014
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Member of Nebraska Chapter, 2017 – Present
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Member – 2017 – Present
  • Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, Member, 2001 – Present
  • Kansas Association of Justice, Member, 2001 – Present
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member, 2000 – Present
  • Iowa Association of Justice, Member, 2002 – Present
  • American Association of Justice, Member, 2000 – Present
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, 2000 – Present
  • Kansas State Bar Association, Member, 2001 – Present
  • Nebraska State Bar Association, Member, 2001 – Present
  • Missouri State Bar Association, Member, 2000 – Present
  • Iowa State Bar Association, Member, 2002 – Present
  • Omaha Bar Association, Member, 2001 – Present

Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Board Positions

  • President, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2014 – Present
  • President-Elect, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2013 – 2014
  • Secretary, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2012 – 2013
  • Treasurer, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2011 – 2012
  • Director At Large, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 2010 – 2011
  • American Association of Justice Delegate – 2009 – 2011
  • American Association of Justice Delegate – 2007 – 2009
  • American Trial Lawyers Association Delegate – 2004 – 2007

Seminars

  • “From Start to Finish: How to Manage a Client’s File”; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, “The Best of NATA CLE”; Omaha, NE. October 8, 2014

Awards

  • 2018 – National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • 2018 – Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as having a very high rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.