I am married and have two children, a daughter who has studied art and a son who is about to graduate from the University of Virginia with a degree in history. I have served on the School Committee in my hometown for the past 15 years. I enjoy reading and golf.
Practice areas
40 years, 750 cases
40 years, 500 cases
40 years, 900 cases
40 years, 300 cases
40 years, 300 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1981 | 12/02/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Shea , Dangora & Nelson | 2001 - Present |
Associate | Shea & Dangora | 1984 - 2001 |
Associate | Lecomte, Shea, Dangora & Barber | 1980 - 1984 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Land Title Association | N/A | 2010 - Present |
Greater Lowell Bar Association | N/A | 1990 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | N/A | 1981 - Present |
American Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 1986 - 2001 |
American Bar Association | N/A | 1982 - 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
Boston College | Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trial Advocacy Workshop. | Trial Advocacy-Closing Arguments | 1998 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Cleary v Arakelian | Court ruled that homeowner did not rely on broker representations and awarded plaintiff $1after trial that lasted 3 weeks |
Tanner v Tanner | Affirmed on appeal |
Carciofi v. Town of Billerica | Appeals court overturned Zoning Board decision and client was able to get permit to build a residence |
John Doe v Dr. Smith | Case settled after extensive discovery |
John Doe v Drug company | Case settled at Mediation-one of largest settlements across country against the manufacturer |
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 18, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Stephen Is a credit to the legal profession and a zealous advocate for his clients.
Anton Reinert, Family Attorney on Apr 27, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Stephen as opposing counsel in a divorce case with a unique fact pattern. Steve was level-headed and reasonable in his interactions while maintaining his advocacy for his client. I recommend Attorney Nelson for anyone seeking a family law attorney in Massachusetts.
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