Mr Christopher Thomas Rasmussen

About Mr Christopher Thomas Rasmussen

<p>Attorney Chris Rasmussen has been practicing criminal defense and personal injury law in Las Vegas, Nevada and Arizona for 20 years. He earned his JD at Gonzaga University, and his studies allowed him the opportunity to study at three different universities in Europe as well. While in Europe, he was fortunate enough to study in Vienna with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. These studies provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the international criminal justice system from some of the founders of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.</p> <p>While studying criminal justice, Attorney Rasmussen participated in a 260-hour internship with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Southwest Area Command, giving him additional insight into criminal law and criminal defense.</p> <p>Attorney Chris Rasmussen opened his first law office in 2001. During that time, he was appointed to the CJA panel and tried five of the most complex and lengthy criminal cases in the District: United States v. Acosta (Hells Angels), United States v. Kahre (Four Month Tax Evasion Trial), United States v. Camez (Carder.su Computer Hacking) and United States v. Sellers (Complex Rico Prison Gang Trial). United States v. Bundy et al (Government Stand-Off at Bundy Ranch). He honed his skills at defending individuals who have been charged with serious crimes with these trials.</p> <h2>Personal Injury Attorney</h2> <p>As a civil lawyer, Attorney Rasmussen was accepted into the Multi-Million Dollar Forum back in 2006. This honor is reserved for trial lawyers who have won multiple verdicts and settlements totally over one million dollars.</p> <p>Rasmussen & Kang has tried and settled multiple million dollar cases. We have the knowledge, skills and experience to represent any type of personal injury case resulting from the negligent or intentional acts of others.</p> <h2>First Amendment Law</h2> <p>Our firm has served as legal counsel of the Las Vegas Tribune since its inception. We have defended many attempts to restrain the content published in the Tribune, and we have defended successfully in every attempt to restrain or intimidate the Tribune with frivolous litigation.</p> <h2>Criminal and Personal Injury Attorney</h2> <p>Attorney Rasmussen grew up in the Las Vegas public school system and participated in the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed riding horses at the old Day Dream Ranch at Warm Springs and Eastern, and spent many hours climbing the local mountains. His father was a professor at UNLV, and his mother was a registered nurse at Sunrise Hospital. He is deeply invested in his community. In addition, he speaks Russian and has travelled to over 50 countries.</p> <p>If you are seeking a top-notch criminal defense or personal injury attorney, contact Attorney Chris Rasmussen today for a complimentary, confidential consultation.</p>

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• Law School: Gonzaga

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