Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys was founded by Wes Childs and Christy Curreli after more than a decade working together at a large insurance defense firm. For years, they have represented insurance companies in civil litigation and have handled a wide range of claims involving personal injury, property damage, and complex disputes.
They built their legal careers side by side. Over time, they recognized that they shared the same core priorities:
That alignment became the foundation of the firm.
Working in insurance defense provided detailed insight into how claims are evaluated and defended. They learned:
After years in that system, Wes and Christy have expanded their practice to apply that knowledge on behalf of individuals and families. They wanted greater day-to-day involvement in their cases and closer relationships with the people they represent.
Childs & Curreli was built as a deliberate alternative to high-volume practice.
The firm maintains a lean structure, so clients work directly with the attorneys who accept their cases.
That structure means:
Clients are not dependent on a single attorney’s availability for progress. Collaboration ensures continuity and steady movement.
Wes Childs and Christy Curreli prepare cases with the expectation that litigation may become necessary. Trial readiness influences how evidence is gathered, how records are organized, and how strategy is developed.
Case preparation includes:
Preparation at that level often shapes how opposing counsel and insurers evaluate a case.
The firm values clarity, candor, and steady advocacy. Clients receive honest assessments of strengths, risks, and likely outcomes. Billing practices reflect transparency developed through years of defense firm discipline.
Many matters arrive through referrals from other attorneys. That referral stream reflects preparation, professionalism, and a reputation for being effective and straightforward to work with.
Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys exists to provide focused representation grounded in experience, collaboration, and deliberate strategy.
Most personal injury and divorce attorneys have only ever represented plaintiffs or family law clients. Wes and Christy spent more than a decade on the other side of those cases, representing insurance companies in civil litigation. That experience is not incidental — it is the foundation of how they build cases today. They understand how insurers evaluate claims, where defense strategies are strong and where they are vulnerable, and what level of preparation commands serious attention from the other side. That knowledge cannot be replicated by years of plaintiff-side practice alone.
High-volume firms handle hundreds or thousands of cases simultaneously. At that scale, clients are often managed by paralegals and case managers rather than attorneys, and settlement decisions can be driven by overhead pressure rather than the client's best interests. Childs & Curreli is intentionally small. Both attorneys stay current on every active matter, clients speak directly with the attorneys who accepted their cases, and strategy is shaped by individual goals rather than a volume-driven formula. That structure produces better outcomes for clients who want genuine attention and real trial readiness.
The firm litigates when litigation serves the client's interests. Wes and Christy have real courtroom experience — they have tried cases and are comfortable in front of judges and juries. Many firms market themselves as fighters but settle every case because trial is unfamiliar territory. At Childs & Curreli, every case is prepared from the outset as if it may be presented to a jury. That preparation influences how opposing counsel and insurers treat the case long before a courtroom becomes necessary, and it means the firm is genuinely ready to follow through when litigation is the right move.
Wes Childs leads the firm's divorce practice and brings something rare to family law: more than a decade of complex civil litigation experience. Most divorce attorneys come from a family law background and rarely litigate. Wes approaches divorce with the same trial-focused preparation that defines the firm's personal injury work. That means disciplined discovery, structured asset analysis, and genuine courtroom readiness when the matter requires it. The firm also operates from a core belief that the right strategy is proportional to the circumstances: not every divorce requires aggressive litigation, and pushing toward conflict when it is unnecessary ultimately costs clients more than it gains them.
It means that when you call with a question, you reach someone who knows your file. Childs & Curreli is structured so that both attorneys stay current on every active matter through regular internal case review. Clients are not routed through intake staff or left waiting for a single attorney to return from trial before their case can move forward. Whether you prefer phone calls, text updates, or scheduled check-ins, communication is tailored to you — and the attorneys responsible for your case remain accessible and informed throughout the process.
Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no upfront cost. The firm is paid a percentage of the recovery if and when the case resolves. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. For divorce matters, the firm applies the billing discipline developed over years of defense firm practice: itemized billing in clear increments, with monthly visibility into fees and progress. Clients know what their money is accomplishing. The specific fee structure for any matter is explained clearly before representation begins.
