Allen, Connar
E-mail: callen@raylaw.com
Phone: (915) 832-7229
Office Location: El Paso, TX
Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin LLP Lubbock, Texas
Associate Attorney 2022-present
Licensed in Texas and New Mexico.
- Specialized in insurance defense, primarily trucking accidents and premises liability cases.
- Drafted pleadings and conducted extensive legal research in complex litigation, particularly in civil procedure and tort law.
- Successfully won motions for summary judgment on intricate legal issues.
- Argued motions and motions in limine at pre-trial hearings, prepared trial briefs for the same.
- Extensive use of courtroom technology, leading the preparation of exhibits and recorded depositions for trial presentations.
The Branch Law Firm Rockwall, Texas
Law Clerk Summer 2020
Researched and drafted pleadings for family law matters. Assisted attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials.
Nueces County District Attorney Corpus Christi, Texas
Intern 2018
Assisted prosecuting attorneys in preparing trial exhibits and arguments. Attended numerous jury and bench trials, jury voir dire, and sentencing.
Curriculum Vitae
Areas of Practice
Professional Experience
Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin LLP Lubbock, Texas
Associate Attorney 2022-present
Licensed in Texas and New Mexico.
- Specialized in insurance defense, primarily trucking accidents and premises liability cases.
- Drafted pleadings and conducted extensive legal research in complex litigation, particularly in civil procedure and tort law.
- Successfully won motions for summary judgment on intricate legal issues.
- Argued motions and motions in limine at pre-trial hearings, prepared trial briefs for the same.
- Extensive use of courtroom technology, leading the preparation of exhibits and recorded depositions for trial presentations.
The Branch Law Firm Rockwall, Texas
Law Clerk Summer 2020
Researched and drafted pleadings for family law matters. Assisted attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials.
Nueces County District Attorney Corpus Christi, Texas
Intern 2018
Assisted prosecuting attorneys in preparing trial exhibits and arguments. Attended numerous jury and bench trials, jury voir dire, and sentencing.
Associate Attorney 2022-present
Licensed in Texas and New Mexico.
- Specialized in insurance defense, primarily trucking accidents and premises liability cases.
- Drafted pleadings and conducted extensive legal research in complex litigation, particularly in civil procedure and tort law.
- Successfully won motions for summary judgment on intricate legal issues.
- Argued motions and motions in limine at pre-trial hearings, prepared trial briefs for the same.
- Extensive use of courtroom technology, leading the preparation of exhibits and recorded depositions for trial presentations.
The Branch Law Firm Rockwall, Texas
Law Clerk Summer 2020
Researched and drafted pleadings for family law matters. Assisted attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials.
Nueces County District Attorney Corpus Christi, Texas
Intern 2018
Assisted prosecuting attorneys in preparing trial exhibits and arguments. Attended numerous jury and bench trials, jury voir dire, and sentencing.
Professional Development
Texas Tech Inn of Court
Member 2021-present
Presented CLE seminars annually
Milton C. Colia TADC Trial Academy
2024, Houston, Texas
TADC West Texas Seminar, jointly with New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association
2023, Ruidoso, New Mexico
Member 2021-present
Presented CLE seminars annually
Milton C. Colia TADC Trial Academy
2024, Houston, Texas
TADC West Texas Seminar, jointly with New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association
2023, Ruidoso, New Mexico
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence - May 2022
Chairman of the Board of Barristers, Dean's List, William R. Moss Trial Advocacy Award, Distinction
Award in Trial Advocacy, 1L Moot Court champion, Advanced Moot Court Finalist, Appellate
Lawyers Association Moot Court Competition semi-finalist, Billings, Exum and Frye National Moot
Court oralist
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minors in Criminal Justice and Pre-Law - May 2019
Student Government Association President
Local and State Politics Grader
Doctor of Jurisprudence - May 2022
Chairman of the Board of Barristers, Dean's List, William R. Moss Trial Advocacy Award, Distinction
Award in Trial Advocacy, 1L Moot Court champion, Advanced Moot Court Finalist, Appellate
Lawyers Association Moot Court Competition semi-finalist, Billings, Exum and Frye National Moot
Court oralist
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minors in Criminal Justice and Pre-Law - May 2019
Student Government Association President
Local and State Politics Grader
- Civil Litigation Defense
- Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- General Civil Trial
- Liquor Liability
- Personal Injury