Chris (Christian) Nelson
Chris specializes in the litigation of complex medical malpractice, commercial vehicle, and personal injury cases. He has spent over two decades defending healthcare providers, trucking companies, and commercial vehicle operators ranging from single owner-operator to large companies. Chris chairs our Transportation and Commercial Vehicle practice group.
Litigation is a significant part of Chris’ overall practice however he has successfully mediated dozens of complex multi-party cases. He has conducted bench and jury trials in both Utah and Idaho at state and district court levels.
In addition to a career focusing on medical malpractice defense and transportation law (commercial vehicle, trucking, public transportation, automobile personal injury), Chris has spent a significant portion of his time working in insurance law — specifically bad faith, UIM/UM, No-Fault/PIP.
EMAIL:chris-nelson@rbmn.comPHONE:801-531-2000

Chris (Christian) Nelson
Chris specializes in the litigation of complex medical malpractice, commercial vehicle, and personal injury cases. He has spent over two decades defending healthcare providers, trucking companies, and commercial vehicle operators ranging from single owner-operator to large companies. Chris chairs our Transportation and Commercial Vehicle practice group.
Litigation is a significant part of Chris’ overall practice however he has successfully mediated dozens of complex multi-party cases. He has conducted bench and jury trials in both Utah and Idaho at state and district court levels.
In addition to a career focusing on medical malpractice defense and transportation law (commercial vehicle, trucking, public transportation, automobile personal injury), Chris has spent a significant portion of his time working in insurance law — specifically bad faith, UIM/UM, No-Fault/PIP.
Professional Affiliations
Utah Defense Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, Transportation Industry
Utah State Bar Association
Idaho Bar Association
Admitted To Practice
State of Utah, 1990
State of Idaho, 1991
U.S. District Court District of Utah, 1990
U.S. District Court District of Idaho, 1991
U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
Education
University of Utah, College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah, J.D. 1990
Honors: Traynor Moot Court Legal Writing Award
Law Journal: Journal of Contemporary Law and Journal of Energy Law and Policy, Senior Staff Member
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, B.A. Finance, 1987