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John Ray Nelson

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Practice Areas
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  • 40% Litigation
    25 years
  • 20% Employment / Labor
  • 20% Lawsuits / Disputes
  • 20% Environmental / Natural Resources

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John Ray Nelson has represented clients from around the world in state and federal courts throughout the Northwest United States in a broad variety of civil... more

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5 star rating

“Fantastic, Honest Man!!”

Posted by: a Real Estate client, 2007-06-06 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: John handled a difficult case for me, came up with innovative solutions, and really knows how to "think outside the box". My step-father, who... more
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William M. Symmes

I endorse this lawyer's work. Have worked with John in bar related activitites and know his reputation before the Courts.

Endorsement from lawyer: William Symmes , Spokane (WA), Over 1 year ago

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License

25 years since John Ray Nelson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1986 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Foster Pepper Shefelman 2005–present
Attorney at Preston Gates & Ellis, LLP 1990–2005
See all 3 job entries

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1986
University of Washington Economics MA - Masters 1983
See all 4 degrees

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Executive Committee Federal Bar Association 2007-present
Member Idaho State Bar 2006-present
See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Book Review: Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts Washington State Bar Journal 2007
Lorman Employment Law CLE Documenting Discharge and Discipline from a Trial Lawyer's Perspective 2006
See all 9 publications

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Anatomy of an Employment Trial Northwest Association of Human Resource Professionals 2007
Key Ethical Issues in Employment Cases Cutting Edge Issues in Employment Law 2007
See all 11 speaking engagements

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