Danial Alan Nelson

Danial Alan Nelson

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 24 years

Copyright infringement Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Copyright Infringement, Patent Infringement, Trademark Infringement

The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Ave Fl 26, New York, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Danial

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Copyright Infringement 90%

I have been active in litigating copyright infringement cases on behalf of photographers and associated entities for my entire career. I have also be involved in copyright cases relating to magazines, books, movies, television and the internet.

24 years | 30 cases

90%
Patent Infringement 5%

18 years | 2 cases

5%
Trademark Infringement 5%

18 years | 1 case

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

40%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Licensed in Colorado for 24 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2001

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Nelson & McCulloch LLP

The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Ave Fl 26, New York, NY, 10174

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Danial Alan Nelson's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2009

I would use Dan if I was you

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...e in a clear and understandable way as to what my options would be at every turn, and what to expect to happen depending on what I chose to do. I would definitely use Dan again, and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney involving copyright /licensing or trademark infringement.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2009

Consider yourself lucky and informed if you are able to hire Danial Nelson as your attorney

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...d settle copyright infringement cases, and fortunate to have him act as my attorney. He is communicative, knowledgeable, and further, has gotten satisfactory results in a timely fashion, something other lawyers were unable to do.

Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2009

The only copyright lawyer I will ever work with- due to his excellence, thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

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...se he has worked on for me, he has completely shut down the opposing side. Finally, he is a pleasure to work with and extremely conscientious about his work and his clients. Dan Nelson is the only lawyer I will work with and the only one I want on my team.

Posted by Louie Psihoyos | October 10, 2008

Executive Director of the Oceanic Preservation Society

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 ...the world. With the backing of his powerhouse firm, I believe you cannot have a more powerful combination of assets when choosing an attorney. Mark Getty said that "Copyright is the oil of our generation" and there is no better person to protect the interests of the copyright holder than Dan Nelson. Please contact me directly if you need a further information, [email protected]

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Danial Alan Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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R. Keith Fuicelli

Copyright infringement lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Orla Brady

Copyright infringement lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Justin Green

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Kevin Mcculloch

Copyright infringement lawyer

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Orla Brady

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R. Keith Fuicelli

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in CO, 2023

updated on 11/15/2023

This 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 09/08/2021

Disbarment 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.

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2005 - Present

Bar of the United States Supreme Court

Member

2010 - 2012

Federal Courts Committee of the Bar of the City of New York

Committee Member

2007 - 2008

Bar of the City of New York

Member, Aeronautics Comittee

2001 - 2007

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - 2008

American Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Ressmeyer, et al. v. Getty

Ongoing

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Education

2001

University of Colorado School of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

Regis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Picture Archive Council of America Convention

Protecting Your Copyrights

2006

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention

Daubert and Aviation

Publications

2008

Advocate Magazine, the Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California Missed Connections, Aging Aircraft and their Effect on Air Carrier Liability

2008

Picture Archive Counsel of America Newsletter The Future of Copyright Enforcement for Photo Stock Artists and their Distributors

2008

AAJ Aviation Section Newsletter From the Editor: Calling All Authors

2008

2007

Boulder Daily Camera I place Raymond Bork on the Trial Laweyer Left

2006

Boulder Daily Camera The Trial Lawyer-Left Ruse

2006

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