Atty. Chad Conelly
Chad Conelly practices in a wide variety of employment, business, and real estate matters, focusing on employment disputes, business and real estate litigation. He works tirelessly for his clients and injects his own passion into their causes.
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Chad Conelly is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Conelly Law Group PLLC. Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chad Conelly practices in a wide variety of employment, business, and real estate matters, focusing on employment disputes, business and real estate litigation
- He works tirelessly for his clients and injects his own passion into their causes
- With deep experience in his areas of practice, and his measured approach, Chad has earned him a loyal following
- 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 the 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 litigated 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 claims concerning wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour issues, disability, employment contracts, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and other employment matters
- He regularly prepares employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and other employment documents for both individuals and companies
- Chad also helps 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
- He has conducted several hundred mediations and 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, and fly fishing, and he regularly competes in triathlons and open water swimming races
- A Wildcat at heart, he also loves attending basketball and football games when he visits family in Tucson
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Chad Conelly's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Chad Conelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Chad Conelly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →
Chad Conelly is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Arizona →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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