Practice areas
Mutual Consent Divorces Marital Separation Agreements Custody and Support Alimony Property Issues Mediation
12 years
Custody agreements Contempt issues Support
12 years
Step-Parent Adoptions
6 years
Family and Divorce Mediation-
12 years
Simple Estate Planning Counseling Wills and Testamentary Trusts Advanced Directives Healthcare Power of Attorney POA for Property and Finance
12 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Active | 2010 | 02/15/2013 |
Legal answers | 27 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 10 Under 40 -Maryland | National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Solo Practitioner | Nelson Law Practice | 2010 - Present |
Law Clerk | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | 2009 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Moore Steele, LLC | 2009 - 2010 |
Law Clerk | Maryland Legal Aid Bureau | 2008 - 2008 |
Summer Law Clerk | Maryland Court of Special Appeals | 2007 - 2007 |
National Training Director | The Mautner Project | 2001 - 2005 |
Intern | Human Rights Campaign | 2001 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Baltimore County Bar Association | 2011 - Present | |
Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence (MPME) | 2010 - Present | |
Bar Association of Baltimore City | 2009 - Present | |
Maryland State Bar Association | 2008 - Present | |
American Bar Association | 2008 - Present |
Women's Bar Association of Maryland | 2007 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Baltimore School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2009 |
University of Alabama | Master's of Social Work | 2001 |
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Sarah Gable, Unknown Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Nelson is very passionate about her clients and works hard to advocate for them. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney.
Courtney Wassef, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
April is hardworking and dedicated to the practice of law. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member.
Sarah Gable, Unknown Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Nelson is very passionate about her clients and works hard to advocate for them. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney.
Courtney Wassef, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
April is hardworking and dedicated to the practice of law. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member.
Amy Long, Family Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with April in the past and observed her to be a focused and hard-working person. She is passionate about her work and advocates zealously for her clients.
Briana Wagner, Wills and living wills Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Nelson is someone you want on your team. In addition to being a kind, fun person, she's smart, dedicated, and committed to her clients. Nelson Law Practice is who I recommend in Baltimore for legal expertise.
Stefanie Fisher, Family Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with April and I can attest that she is honest, caring and diligent with the people she serves. A fantastic person and a fantastic lawyer.
Cameron Methner, Unknown Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Kelly, Family Attorney on Aug 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Nelson provides outstanding information on Avvo to people who need it. Ms. Nelson is very smart and she cares. She is a credit to the profession.
Thomas Visone, Unknown Attorney on Jun 24, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
April is a dedicated and compassionate attorney who serves her clients with distinction.
Matthew Youssef, Litigation Attorney on Jun 20, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked alongside Nelson on a number of challenging cases, her attention to detail, focus on the client and knowledge of the law made her an exceptional advocate and one whom I would trust with any number of complicated issues.
Jack Sturgill, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Nov 30, 2010
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
April is a knowledgeable and resourceful attorney who is committed to producing a quality work product. I have had the opportunity to mentor April on a number of cases, on all of which she has proven to be a diligent and quick-learner. She has a real compassion for her clients and strong sense of professionalism.
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