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Christopher J. Phillips
also known as Chris Phillips, NV Probate Litigation
About Christopher
Biography
Chris Phillips formed the boutique estate law firm, Phillips Ballenger, with partner Tiffany Ballenger Floyd in January of 2013.
Chris has practiced exclusively in the areas of Nevada probate, trust and complex estate litigation for over 20 years. Chris routinely handles contested matters, bringing his expertise and trial experience to matters involving Nevada Will Contests, Nevada Probate Litigation, and Nevada Trust Contests.
Chris has represented professional and private fiduciaries, banks, executors, trustees, beneficiaries, heirs, creditors as well as fellow estate planning attorneys in probate and trust administration and litigation. Chris has also handled adult guardianship matters, representing guardians, wards, and professional fiduciaries in both contested and uncontested adult guardianship cases, including those dealing with misappropriation of a ward's assets and elder abuse.
Chris's wealth of experience allows him to represent families in disputes regarding the administration of estates, recovery of assets, as well as negotiation and reduction of creditor claims against estates and trusts. Chris's extensive trial experience includes will and trust contests based upon undue influence, testamentary and
Education:
- University of Toledo, College of Law, Juris Doctor 2002
- Hillsdale College, B.A. Psychology 1999
Bar and Court Admissions:
- State Bar of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
Memberships:
- State Bar of Nevada: Probate + Trust Law Section
- American Bar Association: Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
- Clark County Bar Association
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Probate
60%
24 years
Trusts
40%
24 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Nevada for 23 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Phillips Ballenger
3605 S. Town Center Drive, Suite B, Las Vegas, NV, 89135
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Posted by Sara | August 23, 2013 | Estate Planning
Thank you, Chris!
I have been working with Chris for almost 8 years. He is professional, responsive, handles difficult clients with ease and has a really great assistant, Diane. Working in the estate world can sometimes be intense, and I appreciate Chris' ability to make my stressful job a little bit more fun by hav...
Christopher J. Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Chris and his staff and find them to be both competent and approchable to work with. I needed a probate handled in Las Vegas and he came highly recommended and I have found out why."
"I endorse this lawyer and have been working with him for years. Very good, reliable and knows his stuff."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chris for a number of years and found him to be honest, intelligent and resolution oriented on our dealings. Very knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is very knowledgeable in his field and obtains excellent results for his clients."
"Chris is an excellent attorney and a person I often rely on for advice in obscure matters of Probate."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chris since he was licensed in Nevada, and I can say unequivocally he is an excellent litigator, with an amazing array of knowledge he has honed over the years to get his clients the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I work with Chris Phillips on the State Bar's estate and probate section and find him very knowledgable and like his approach to helping clients."
"Chris is one of the most knowledgeable and talented Trust & Probate litigators in Las Vegas. I endorse - and highly recommend -- this lawyer."
"Mr. Philips is an extremely knowledgeable, capable and hard working litigator. His experience in the areas of comlex trust, probate, and guardianship litigation is unparalled. I highly recommend his work to my clients and colleagues."
"I had known of Chris in the legal community for several years, and now have the pleasure of working directly with him. His outstanding reputation as a litigator is well-deserved. Chris is professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable in probate/trust litigation, as well as several other areas of law. I endorse Chris' work without hesitation!"
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Experience
Honors
2025
AV Peer Review Rated- Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2024
Top Rank Attorneys in Nevada (Estate Litigation), Nevada Business Magazine
2024
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney, Super Lawyers
2022
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2018
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2015
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2015
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney | Mountain States, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney | Mountain States, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founding Partner/Attorney, Phillips Ballenger, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Black & LoBello
2002 - 2010
Partner, Trent, Tyrell & Phillips
Associations
2010 - Present
State Bar of Nevada Wills, Estates, Estate Planning & Probate SectionMember
2010 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Nevada State Bar
Education
2002
University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Hillsdale College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Legal Hour
Probate
2011
Legal Hour
Probate, Guardianship, Wills and Trusts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an Affidavit of Entitlement in a Nevada probate be used in the case outlined below?
13 Mar 2026
Q&A
How to set up an estate after death
27 Jul 2011
Q&A
How to access a court sealed trust?
26 May 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
13 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
06 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
Black & LoBello on the Radio
29 Nov 2011