Chad Fears' practice is concentrated in commercial and complex civil litigation. His commercial litigation experience includes contract disputes, financial services, bad faith insurance litigation, class action defense, and business torts. Additionally, Chad's practice includes the defense of pharmaceutical companies. He has extensive experience in federal court, especially in devising litigation strategies regarding removal, standing, and jurisdiction. Chad recently removed and successfully defended against a Second Motion for Remand weeks before trial was to commence in state court.
Chad is currently a member of the firm's Pro Bono Committee.
Education
- Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 1999)
- Order of the Coif
- Lead Articles Editor (1998-1999), Staff Member (1997-1998), BYU Law Review
- Brigham Young University (B.A., Political Science and French, University Honors, 1996)
- Thesis: Moderation in The Federalist: A Modern Republican Virtue
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Nevada
- District of Columbia Bar
Other Professional Experience
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, Law Clerk to Honorable Kent. J. Dawson
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Staff Attorney
