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5.0 /5.0
122 Client Reviews
$ 100-450 per hour
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Christian James Gabroy
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About Christian
Biography
Christian Gabroy, Esq. graduated from Tulane University in 2000, cum laude, with Honors in Political Science and Asian Studies. Mr. Gabroy received an award for the highest graduating GPA in his chosen major. After his graduation from Tulane University, he commenced his legal studies at DePaul University – College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. During the summer of his first year at law school, Christian clerked at a litigation firm in Chicago, IL.
During his second year of law school, Christian attended Temple University School of Law in Tokyo. Throughout this period, he was also clerking at TMI Associates, a renowned international law firm located in Tokyo that has joint ventures with law firms located in China, France, the UK, the US, Germany and Saudi Arabia. Christian assisted attorneys regarding international legal issues and performed translation work.
Upon return to Chicago and during his final year of law school, Christian clerked mostly on a full time basis with the top AV-rated and preeminent trial litigation firm, Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak, & Kohen. At that firm, he gained experienced in all facets of trial litigation.
In May of 2003, Christian graduated from DePaul University College of Law and was thereafter admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. Upon being licensed to practice law in Illinois, Christian was employed as an associate at the Law Offices of Robert Orman in Chicago, IL. During his time as an associate, Christian practiced in the area of civil trial litigation where he practiced in both state and federal court. In 2004, Christian also became licensed to practice in the State of Nevada. In March of 2008, Christian opened his own practice, Gabroy Law Offices, in Henderson, Nevada .
During Christian’s career, he has personally litigated well in excess of one hundred civil cases with such cases involving personal injury, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and unlawful employment practices including wage and hour cases, breach of contract claims, deceptive business practices cases, federal civil rights action including Section 1983 actions, and a multitude of common law and statutory violations. Christian is currently counsel on multiple wage and hour cases on both an individual and class action basis.
Since 2004, Christian has litigated cases from inception all the way through trial and then appeal. An example of such individual wage and hour litigation is McDougal v. C & W Motors, Inc., et. al, (Settlement approved by J. Hunt 1/10/2011) in which Plaintiff received more than 100% of Plaintiff’s alleged overtime wages. Christian has also been certified as lead class counsel in state and federal court. Christian enjoys assisting his clients navigate the complex arena of the law.
In his spare time Christian enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and watching the Chicago Bears.
Education
DePaul University-College of Law
J.D., 2003
Tulane Univeristy
B.A., cum laude
Political Science/
Japanese Studies, 2000
Admissions
State of Nevada, 2004
State of Illinois, 2003
Clark County Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Awards
2014 Top Lawyer by Desert Companion Magazine
2014 Avvo Top Client Choice Award
Pro Bono Project Honor Roll by Legal Aid Center of Nevada
December 1, 2015 – Certificate of Appreciation for his contribution to the success of the Nevada Justice Association Intersection of Personal Injury, Workers Comp and Employment Law Seminar.
2019 Super Lawyers
2020 Super Lawyers
2020 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
2020 Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold
2020 Top Lawyers selected by Peer Recognition
2021 Super Lawyers
2021 Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold
2022 Super Lawyers
2023 Martindale-Hubbell Award- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
2023 Client Champion Platinum
2023 Super Lawyers
2024 Martindale-Hubbell Award- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
2024 Client Champion Platinum
2024 Super Lawyers
2025 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
2025 Super Lawyers
2024 Client Champion Platinum
2026 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
2026 Best Law Firms ranked by Best Laywers
Providing the Highest Level of Quality Service & Legal Representation for our Clients
Our goal is to see that you receive full & fair compensation for your injuries and loss.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
40%
Discrimination
20%
Wrongful Termination
20%
Contracts and Agreements
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in Nevada for 21 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 22 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Gabroy Law Offices
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 170 South Green Valley Pkwy, Suite 280, Henderson, NV, 89012-3145
gabroy.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Christian James Gabroy's Reviews
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Posted by Irina | February 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Knowledge, Humongous support, Caring Team
Dealing with employment issues is very stressful, but Christian Gabroy and his team made the emotionally and financially difficult process manageable. They are not only highly professional, knowledgeable and attentive to detail, but they also treated me with the care and compassion. What truly set th...
Posted by Michael | January 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend!
I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my experience with this law office! Christian Gabroy and Kaine Messer absolutely went above and beyond to serve my case! Both of them and their team worked tirelessly to help me out and they were very thorough! Always making sure that I understood what was...
Posted by Starrdanya | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
They care about the PEOPLE!
Superb Job! Thank you Gabroy Law Offices for your long hard victorious fight for my lawsuit! Masterful homework, determination when my spirits were low! I appreciate you guys! Love, peace, joy, prayers Starrdanya Roberts
Posted by Jeffrey | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great job!
I want to recommend the services of Christian Gabroy and Kaine Messer. They were professional, informative, and protective of my interests in my case. In the end, I got the justice that I wanted for the wrongful termination and discrimination against me by my employer. The process was explained to me...
Posted by Randy | December 10, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
aprehension following wreck
After being contacted by the insurance companies right after my wreck, I quickly realized that I needed a lawyer's expertise to navigate through the recovery process. Gabroy's staff helped me select chiropractors, doctors, and ear specialist, to get me back to health. Because of my age, Medicare beca...
Christian James Gabroy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christian is a great attorney who is willing to share his knowledge and help other attorneys."
"Mr. Gabroy is a phenomenal attorney. I trust his expertise and experience in the employment law sector, and I confidently refer to him any clients I may have that are in need of an employment lawyer. He is truly great at what he does!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Christian is one of the few attorneys I would hire myself. He has the dedication and passion to represent someone against large corporations and insurance companies. He is fearless. You can't go wrong using Christian."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked together with this attorney in several employment cases. I also refer matters to him that are outside of my areas of practice. I endorse this lawyer."
"As opposing counsel, Mr. Gabroy was a worthy adversary, very thorough in preparation and extremely skillful in his craft. I endorse Mr. Gabroy without hesitation."
"Christian is a very competent and skilled employment lawyer. He strives to get the best results for his clients."
"Christian is a fantastic attorney I have known for several years. I know that he is a master in the courtroom and represents clients aggressively and ethically. He is brilliant and effective advocate for all of his clients."
"I endorse Christian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Christian is a highly skilled and impassioned advocate. He possesses both a deep understanding of the law and excellent skill inside the courtroom. I endorse his work with confidence."
"Christian is a master of labor and employment law, in particular wage and hour disputes and general representation. He is a distinguished member of the Las Vegas legal community and is always available to assist clients and other attorneys on matters."
"Christian is an excellent lawyer who is an expert in employment law. I trust his input and guidance, and endorse him here."
"Christian is the Dean of employee side Employment Attorneys in Las Vegas and the attorney who other attorneys go to for assistance and counsel. He has terrific advocacy skills, a vast knowledge base and really goes the extra mile for all of his clients. Anyone who seeks an experienced, skilled litigation attorney who is well respected by Judges and opposing counsel alike, can do no better than Christian Gabroy. I have personally witnessed his success with cases that multiple attorneys had turned away."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the United States in 2024, TopVerdict
2026
Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
2025 Leading Lawyers of Las Vegas, That's Great News
2025
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
2024 AV Preeminent Attorney, MARTINDALE-HUBBELL®
2024
2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Expertise Best Employment Lawyers in Las Vegas, Expertise
2023
2023 Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
2022 Clients Choice, AVVO
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Client Champion 2020, Martinadale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Top Lawyer, Vegas Inc.
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
2021 Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Best Employment Litigation Firm - Nevada, U.S. Business News- Legal Elite Awards 2019
2019
2019 Judicial AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
2019 Mountain States Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
2017 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Client Gold Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
2016 100 Pro Bono Hours Club Award, Legal Aid of Southern Nevada
2016
One Hundred Pro Bono Hours Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
2016 Client's Choice, AVVO
2015
Pro Bono Honor Roll, Legal Aid Center of Nevada
2015
Pro Bono 50 Hours Club, Nevada Bar Association
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
2014 Top Client Choice Award, AVVO
2014
2014 Top Lawyer, Desert Companion Magazine
2013
Pro Bono Project Honor Roll, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2013
Preeminent 4.8 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
President, Gabroy Law Offices
2003 - 2008
Associate, Law Offices of Robert Orman
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd.
2002 - 2002
Law Clerk, Tmi Associates Law Office (Tokyo)
Associations
2025 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2023 - Present
Legal Network for Gender EquityMember
2016 - Present
Green Valley High School FootballSponsor
2014 - Present
Citizens for Justice with the Nevada Justice Association PACGold Club Member
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Henderson Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - Present
Japan America Society of NevadaMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of NevadaEmployment Law Division
2010 - Present
American Inns of CourtAssociate Member
2009 - Present
Henderson Chamber of CommerceMember
2008 - Present
Nevada Justice AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of IllMember
2002 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta Law FraternityMember
2001 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Cashman Equipment v. Valenzuela
Amicably resolved
Howard v. David Copperfield
Amicably resolved
Middleton v. Las Vegas Paving Corporation
Amicably resolved
Earnhart v. Mitchell, filed 2010
Plaintiff-Jury Verdict
James Gabroy, M.D. v. Nicole Vest
$750,000.00 Victory
Santoro v. Macys
Amicably resolved
McDougal v. C & W Motors, Inc
100% of Plaintiff's alleged overtime wages recovered
Ainsworth v. Paramount Residential
Amicably resolved
Education
2003
DePaul University College of Law
J.D.
2000
Tulane University
B.A
1998
Middlebury College
Summer Intensive Japanese Program
N/A
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Summer Courses
Speaking Engagements
2020
Nevada Justice Association
COVID-19
2019
Workplace Strategies
Perspectives from the Plaintiff's Bar
2019
2019 Las Vegas Labor & Employment Law Seminar
Top Ten Things Plaintiff's Attorneys Look for in Employment Cases
2016
Slippery Slope: Navigating Workplace Investigations on Tricky EEO Issues
Technical Assistance Program Seminar
2016
SHRM Discussion Panel
Various Employment Law Topics
2016
Human Resource Law from A to Z
Hiring Firing and Disciplining Employees and Controlling Unemployment Costs
2016
Conference for HR Solutions Client Contacts
HR Topics, General Employment and FLSA
2015
Continuing Legal Education
Intersection of Personal Injury, Workers Comp and Employment Law Seminar
2014
The People's Law School
Family Medical Leave Act, Harassment, Employment Overview
2014
The People's Law School
Employment Law Overview
2014
Disability Rights
Employee Legal Rights
2012
UNLV PAD Legal Career Day
2012
2011
Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law
November Speaker Series
Publications
2024
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jury awards former Wynn cocktail server $321.2K after trial
2024
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Wynn, Casino Worker Ink $600K Deal In Tip Suit
2024
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Jury Awards Wynn Las Vegas Server $321K In FMLA Suit
2023
Las Vegas Review Journal
Wynn hit with tip-sharing suit
2023
2022
Las Vegas Review-Journal
High court rules for employee rights in medical marijuana case
2021
Las Vegas Review Journal
Former Diaz aide did not speak Spanish. Now she is suing.
2018
2013
QVegas Magazine
LGBT Rights in the Workplace
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was fired from my job for refusing to work off the clock. Is this a labor law violation?
23 Jan 2015
Q&A
Can an employer pay you to drop an EEO complaint ?
16 Feb 2013
Q&A
How much can I sue my former employer for disability discrimination.
13 Feb 2013