Chelsie Warner

Partner

Chelsie Warner joined Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC in 2012, following her graduation from Old Dominion University with a Bachelors in Political Science in 2005. She later earned her J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2009.

As a partner, Chelsie has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s legal landscape. Her expertise spans a wide array of legal areas, including product liability, multi-district litigation, class actions, and practice in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. She has been involved in a diverse range of cases, including those related to Hormone Replacement Therapy, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Orthopedic Product Liability, Transvaginal & Hernia Mesh, BP Oil Spill, Abilify, 3M Earplugs, RoundUp, Child Sexual Assault, Opioids, and Bank of America Mortgage Modification.

Chelsie’s practice primarily focuses on sexual assault, social media addiction, medical device, and pharmaceutical litigation. She plays a vital role in AWKO’s nationwide cases involving Catholic clergy, Southern Baptist, and Boy Scouts sexual abuse and assault litigations, as well as the firm’s USDA discrimination litigation. Her current emphasis is on assisting survivors of child sexual assault and those impacted by social media addiction. She also represents claimants in multiple bankruptcy cases, including those related to the opioid crisis and the Boy Scouts of America.

Before her tenure at AWKO, Chelsie served as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Nevada. In this role, she prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, covering misdemeanors, juvenile criminal enforcement, and felonies. She gained valuable experience in both bench and jury trials and was responsible for child support enforcement within the child support division, as well as the prosecution of Department of Child and Family Services cases.

Chelsie is licensed to practice law in Washington, Montana, and Nevada. Additionally, she holds licenses in the 9th and 5th Circuit Courts of Appeals, where she has effectively presented and argued her clients’ positions. Chelsie’s commitment to representing victims and survivors is a cornerstone of her legal career, providing them with a strong platform to share their stories.

Areas of Practice

Education

  • Old Dominion University, 2005, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Magna Cum Laude)
  • University of Montana School of Law, 2009, Juris Doctorate

Bar Admissions

  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Washington
  • United States District Court, Western District of Washington
  • United States District Court, District of Montana
  • United States District Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Professional Associations

  • Montana Bar Association
  • Nevada Bar Association
  • Washington Bar Association
  • National Crime Victims Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice

Awards & Recognitions

  • N/A