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Krysia Carmel Nelson

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  • Charlottesville, VA
  • Licensed for 26 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.

    25 years

  2. Business: 15%

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

    26 years

  3. Animal law: 10%

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

    26 years

  4. Lawsuits and disputes: 10%

    particular emphasis on disputes involving horses or the horse industry

    26 years

  1. Contracts and agreements: 10%

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

    26 years

  2. Federal crime: 5%

    Felony and misdemeanor charges in the Western District of Virginia

    25 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

    23 years

Languages spoken

English

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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 Standing201510/11/2021
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law199510/05/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers173
    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)
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    Equine Law Expert

    5.0 stars

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    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!

    5.0 stars

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    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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    Lawyer Jonathan Timbrell Wren

    Jonathan Wren, Animal law 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.

    Lawyer Julie I. Fershtman

    Julie Fershtman, Animal law 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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