Krysia Carmel Nelson

Krysia Carmel Nelson

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 30 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Charlottesville, VA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Business, Animal Law ... +4 more

507 E. Water Street, Charlottesville, VA

About Krysia

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

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.

30 years

45%
Business 15%

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

31 years

15%
Animal Law 10%

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

31 years

10%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

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

31 years

10%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

particular emphasis on disputes involving horses or the horse industry

31 years

10%
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

28 years

5%
Federal Crime 5%

Felony and misdemeanor charges in the Western District of Virginia

30 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 10 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2015

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Krysia Carmel Nelson, PLC

507 E. Water Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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Krysia Carmel Nelson's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Equine Law Expert

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 res...olved 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!

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2011 | Business

Krysia knows her stuff and is incredibly helpful!

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 get...ting 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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Krysia Carmel Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Wren

Animal law lawyer | Jun 04

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."

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Julie Fershtman

Animal law lawyer | Dec 25

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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Craig McCloud

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Julie Fershtman

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Amateur Owner Champion, Mid-Atlantic Region, World Championship Hunter Rider Series

N/A

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Hearing Officer/Administrative Law Judge, Virginia Supreme Court

1996 - Present

CJA Panel Attorney, US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

1995 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Krysia Carmel Nelson

1994 - Present

Editor and Publisher of Legal newsletter, Equine Law Enterprises, LLC

2005 - 2016

Complaint Appeal Reviewer, Virginia Department of Education

Associations

2011 - Present

Dartmouth Club of Central Virginia

President

1999 - Present

Bar of the United States Supreme Court

Member

1996 - Present

4th Circuit Court of Appeals, CJA Panel

Member

1995 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1995 - Present

Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association

Member

USEF/USHJA

Member

2009 - 2011

Virginia Horse Center Foundation

Officer and Director

Sample of Legal Cases

State Racing Board v. Trainer

Charges against trainer were dismissed

U.S. v. Jackson

706 F. 3d 264

Commonwealth of Virginia v. Dog Owner

Charges against the dog owner were dismissed

USA v. Carrington

Affirmed on remand after successful appeal to US Supreme Court

USA v. Thomas

After oral argument before 4th Cir. Court of Appeals, client's sentence was significantly reduced

USA v. Clarke

237 Fed. Appx. 831 (4th Cir 2007); 128 S. Ct. 683 (US 2007)

USA v. Polk

253 Fed. Appx. 294 (4th Cir. 2007)

USA v. Hill

254 Fed. Appx. 221 (4th Cir 2007)

USA v. McMillan

346 Fed. Appx. 945 (4th Cir. 2009)

USA v. Fuller

22 F. Supp. 2d 526 (WDVA 1998)

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Education

1995

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Dartmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Conference on Equine Law

Service Animals

2013

Animal Law Seminar

Animal Law

2012

Equine Law 101

Equine Law

2012

CLE

Service Animals

2009

Virginia Horse Council Annual Meeting

Equine Liability and Risk Management

2009

Law School Class

Special Education Law

2009

Animal Law Seminar

Service Animals

2009

Animal Law Seminar

Animal Law

2007

Annual Special Education Hearing Officer Training

Hearing Officer Ethics

2004

Master of Foxhounds Association

Equine Liability and Risk Management

2000

Bridge the Gap

Business Entities

1997

National Equine Law Conference

Tax

Publications

2011

Phelpssports.com Equine Law Commentator

2008

University of Kentucky College of Law, 23rd Annual National Conference on Equine Law Lease Agreements

2002

University of Kentucky College of Law, 17th Annual National Conference on Equine Law Liability for Undisclosed Commissions in Equine Sales Transactions

1997

University of Kentucky College of Law 12th Annual National Conference on Equine Law Horse Activities Engaged in for Profit (or Not?)

1994

Kentucky Law Journal Equine Activity Liability Acts: A Discussion of Those in Existence and Suggestions for a Model Act

Languages

English

Activity

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