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Alex M Nelson
About Alex
Biography
With more than 2 decades of providing tenacious advocacy and skilled legal solutions as a construction, real estate, insurance, and general business attorney, Alex has broad industry insight and experience in private practice, in-house, and entrepreneurial roles. He currently represents homeowners, homeowner associations, and other property owners suffering from construction defects. Alex is a relentless partner dedicated to guiding clients through complex challenges with clarity and confidence.
He is a seasoned litigator, with more than $75 million of complex civil disputes successfully resolved in State and Federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and various appellate courts. Alex handles construction defect claims, payment disputes, insurance coverage matters, and other types of real estate and general business disputes.
Alex is widely recognized by his peers for his skill, experience, and results. He is a seven-time Colorado SuperLawyer award recipient, and a Colorado Law Week Barrister’s Best selection.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-550 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Colorado for 22 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 9 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Johnson Law
3457 Ringsby Court, Suite 214, Denver, CO, 80216
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Alex M Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I worked on the opposite side of cases with Alex when he was representing builders. He is a smart, ethical attorney who represented his clients well. Now we are fortunate to have him working for our firm."
Heidi Storz
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Colorado Superlawyer, Supelawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Colorado Superlawyer, Superlawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Colorado Superlawer, Superlawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Colorado Superlawyer, Superlawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Colorado Superlawyer, Superlawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Colorado Superlawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Colorado Superlawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Attorney, Johnson Law
2026 - 2026
Senior Counsel, Volpe Law, LLC
2018 - 2026
Founder/CEO/Corporate Counsel, Upland Construction & Development; Upland Excavation
2008 - 2018
Shareholder, Benson, Kerrane, Storz & Nelson, P.C.
2003 - 2008
Attorney, Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell
Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Denver Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Larimer County Townhome Association
Resolved through settlement
Broomfield County Single Family Home
Resolved through settlement
Larimer County Townhome Association
Resolved through settlement
Denver County Condo Association
Resolved through settlement
Eagle County Condo Associations
Resolved through settlement
Jefferson County Condo Ass'n.
Resolved through settlement
Larimer County Townhome & Paired Home HOA
Resolved through settlement
Jefferson County HOA
Resolved through settlement
Education
2003
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Middlebury College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Lorman Constructon Claims Seminar
Additional Insured Coverage for General Contractors
Publications
2008
Colorado Builder Forum
Colorado Mechanics' Lien Trust Fund Statute - Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Might Land You in Jail
2007
Colorado Bankruptcy Court Reporter
Additional Insured and Insured Contract Liability Insurnace Coverage for General Contractors
Languages
English
German