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I live in Manhattan with my baby English Bulldog. I enjoy running, snowboarding and smoking cigars.
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Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2001
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
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Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2009
I used Dan for a copyright case involving my work. I found his credentials as a well recognized expert in the area of copyright to be very well deserving. He is extremely knowledgeable about this and did an outstanding job on my case. He kept me in the loop during the entire process and advised m...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2009
Any photographer or creative person who generates works needs the copyright law behind them to keep clients honest. In the real world, however, an artist is powerless without a good lawyer to pursue copyright infringement cases. I was fortunate enough to learn of Dan Nelson's abilities to pursue an...
Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2009
I have worked with Dan Nelson over the past three years. His attention to detail, timeliness and effort have been greatly noted and appreciated. His professionalism is immeasurable, and his thoughtfulness on each and every case is superior to any lawyer I have ever hired. Additionally, on every ca...
Posted by Louie Psihoyos | October 10, 2008
Based on results, Dan is the best copyright attorney working in the business today. I have worked with Dan going on 10 years and he has never lost a case with me. All the results have all been stellar. He is a rising star in the world of copyright law and his firm is one of the most successful in ...
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Disbarment issued in CO, 2023
updated on 11/15/2023This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Colorado Supreme Court to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Disbarment issued in NY, 2016
updated on 09/08/2021Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.
2005
Nominee for CTLA Case of the Year, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
2001
Austin W. Scott Jr. Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy, University of Colorado School of Law
2001
Rothgerber Moot Court Champion, University of Colorado School of Law
1998
NPDA National Champion Debate Speaker, National Parliamentary Debate Association
1997
NPDA National Champion, National Parliamentary Debate Association
1997
National Champion Debate Speaker, DSR-TKA
2010 - Present
Partner, Nelson & McCulloch LLP
2007 - Present
Founder, The Nelson Law Firm, PC
2007 - 2009
Associate, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP
2000 - 2007
Associate, Schaden, Katzman, Lampert & McClune
2005 - Present
Bar of the United States Supreme CourtMember
2010 - 2012
Federal Courts Committee of the Bar of the City of New YorkCommittee Member
2007 - 2008
Bar of the City of New YorkMember, Aeronautics Comittee
2001 - 2007
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - 2008
American Association for Justice
Ongoing
2001
Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Protecting Your Copyrights
2006
Daubert and Aviation
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