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Krysia Carmel Nelson

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  • Charlottesville, VA
  • Licensed for 24 years
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About Krysia

Equestrian Sports Law and Horse-Industry Related Business Law and Litigation (civil, criminal, administrative and tax).  I do what I love and I love what I do.

 

 

Practice areas

OtherLawsuits and disputesAnimal lawBusinessAdministrative law
  1. Administrative law: 45%

    Virginia Supreme Court Hearing Officer (Administrative Law Judge); representing clients before Virginia state agencies and horse sport organizations such as the USEF, FEI, etc.

    23 years

  2. Business: 15%

    With particular emphasis on serving the horse industry (Equine Law); transactional and corporate work and litigation; business formation and reorganization

    24 years

  3. Animal law: 10%

    animal ownership, risk management, liability and insurance issues, etc.

    24 years

  4. Lawsuits and disputes: 10%

    particular emphasis on disputes involving horses or the horse industry

    24 years

  1. Contracts and agreements: 10%

    Equine sales and lease contracts; boarding agreements; releases of liability; partnership agreements; residential, agricultural, and commercial leases; etc

    24 years

  2. Federal crime: 5%

    Felony and misdemeanor charges in the Western District of Virginia

    23 years

  3. Appeals: 5%

    Specializing in federal criminal appeals; re-appointed to the CJA Panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; US Supreme Court

    21 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

507 E. Water Street
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Law Offices of Krysia Carmel Nelson, PLC

507 E. Water Street
Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing201509/12/2019
VAAuthorized to Practice Law199502/13/2017
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers175
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
Amateur Owner Champion, Mid-Atlantic RegionWorld Championship Hunter Rider Series2011
Who's Who in American LawWho's Who In American LawN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Hearing Officer/Administrative Law JudgeVirginia Supreme Court2000 - Present
CJA Panel AttorneyUS Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit1996 - Present
AttorneyLaw Offices of Krysia Carmel Nelson1995 - Present
Editor and Publisher of Legal newsletterEquine Law Enterprises, LLC1994 - Present
Complaint Appeal ReviewerVirginia Department of Education2005 - 2016
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Dartmouth Club of Central VirginiaPresident2011 - Present
Bar of the United States Supreme CourtMember1999 - Present
4th Circuit Court of Appeals, CJA PanelMember1996 - Present
Virginia State BarMember1995 - Present
Charlottesville Albemarle Bar AssociationMember1995 - Present
USEF/USHJAMemberN/A
Virginia Horse Center FoundationOfficer and Director2009 - 2011
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Phelpssports.comEquine Law Commentator2011
University of Kentucky College of Law, 23rd Annual National Conference on Equine LawLease Agreements2008
University of Kentucky College of Law, 17th Annual National Conference on Equine LawLiability for Undisclosed Commissions in Equine Sales Transactions2002
University of Kentucky College of Law 12th Annual National Conference on Equine LawHorse Activities Engaged in for Profit (or Not?)1997
Kentucky Law JournalEquine Activity Liability Acts: A Discussion of Those in Existence and Suggestions for a Model Act1994
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Villanova University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1995
Dartmouth CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1992
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
National Conference on Equine LawService Animals2013
Animal Law SeminarAnimal Law2013
Equine Law 101Equine Law2012
CLEService Animals2012
Virginia Horse Council Annual MeetingEquine Liability and Risk Management2009
Law School ClassSpecial Education Law2009
Animal Law SeminarService Animals2009
Animal Law SeminarAnimal Law2009
Annual Special Education Hearing Officer TrainingHearing Officer Ethics2007
Master of Foxhounds AssociationEquine Liability and Risk Management2004
Bridge the GapBusiness Entities2000
National Equine Law ConferenceTax1997
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State Racing Board v. TrainerCharges against trainer were dismissed
U.S. v. Jackson706 F. 3d 264
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Dog OwnerCharges against the dog owner were dismissed
USA v. Clarke237 Fed. Appx. 831 (4th Cir 2007); 128 S. Ct. 683 (US 2007)
USA v. Polk253 Fed. Appx. 294 (4th Cir. 2007)
USA v. Hill254 Fed. Appx. 221 (4th Cir 2007)
USA v. McMillan346 Fed. Appx. 945 (4th Cir. 2009)
USA v. Fuller22 F. Supp. 2d 526 (WDVA 1998)
USA v. CarringtonAffirmed on remand after successful appeal to US Supreme Court
USA v. ThomasAfter oral argument before 4th Cir. Court of Appeals, client's sentence was significantly reduced

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Review Krysia Nelson

Equine Law Expert

Posted by anonymousWed Jun 08 2016

My daughter was willed a horse. Ownership transfer, involving the USEF, USDF, and Oldenburg Registry, was complicated and neither the estate lawyer nor the lawyer we originally retained knew what to do. After more six months of no progress, I sought out Krysia. In a little over a month, all was resolved and my daughter had clear ownership. Krysia is very personable, consistently prompt and clear in her communications, acts quickly and decisively, and exudes confidence. We cannot say enough about how her able and attentive support eased what had been a trying and stressful time for my daughter. Very highly recommended. One more point. What had also sought out Krysia on another occasion several years ago. Her support then was as it was now - superb!
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Krysia knows her stuff and is incredibly helpful!

Posted by anonymousTue May 24 2011

Krysia's first-hand experience in the horse industry is invaluable, because she really understands the expectations people in the business will have in almost any given situation. As a result, no matter what the problem, Krysia can hone in on what the real bone of contention will be and focus on getting disputes resolved without wasting her client's time and/or money. Other attorneys like to do more work so they can earn more fees and justify their existence. But Krysia understands that the last thing anyone wants to spend money on is a lawyer, so she does what needs to be done without racking up the hours and her fees. She is very easy to reach, almost anytime and anywhere, and is the first person I call when I have a problem I am not sure how to handle.

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Jonathan Wren, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Krysia. I have known her and worked with her for 20 years. She is a hard working, conscientious and smart attorney. And she is so incredibly knowledgeable about equine law in particular that I always consult with her first when I or my partners confront an issue involving horses.

Julie Fershtman, Litigation Attorney on Dec 25, 2013
Relationship: Friend

I've known Krysia before she graduated from law school when she contributed to written materials for my first speech at the National Conference on Equine Law. Then, as today, she was committed to being an effective and knowledgeable lawyer who would provide her clients with the highest possible quality of service. Not only does she serve her community honorably and capably, but she also provides excellent service to the equine industry.

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