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John William Nelson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Duluth, GA
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Debt Settlement, Litigation ... +2 more

2180 Satellite Blvd, Suite 400, Duluth, GA

About John

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 45%

I sue debt collectors for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other consumer protection laws.

16 years

45%
Debt Settlement 25%

I represent debtors against debt collectors. I charge affordable flat fees. I force debt collectors to prove their case, and I protect the rights of my clients. I use the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act to ensure debt collectors play by the rules and that my clients are compensated when they do not.

16 years

25%
Litigation 15%

I represent clients in court for a number of different types of cases. These involves business litigation, contract litigation, tort litigation, and more. Sometimes you have to go to court, and when I go for my clients I ensure my their rights are protected and enforced.

16 years

15%
Business 10%

I represent companies at all stages of business–from startups to early stages companies, from mature companies to companies winding down, I help shepherd my clients through the legal issues facing their company.

16 years

10%
Trademark Application 5%

I help people and companies file trademarks to protect their companies, their products, and their selves. I provide a review of the legal issues facing a client's trademark before I file it in order to reduce the likelihood of the trademark application being rejected. I charge affordable flat fees, not hourly fees.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 5 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2020

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Nelson Law Chambers LLC

2180 Satellite Blvd, Suite 400, Duluth, GA, 30097

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John William Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pam | June 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The absolute best attorney, hands down!

This was my first time having to hire an attorney and I honestly believe John Nelson is a gift from God. I have had to use him on two occasions and he also represented a relative another case. ALL of those cases came out in our favor. He truly works tirelessly for the little guy. Plus, he's genui...nely a nice guy. If you need an attorney, please don't hesitate to hire John Nelson, you won't regret it!

Posted by Monica S. | April 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hire this lawyer!

We hired him to help us with a lawsuit from a credit card company that turned out to not be valid. John Nelson is knowledgeable about exactly what our rights were and he knew how to handle it. He is great to work with as well. If you find yourself in a similar situation, I highly recommend that yo...u hire him to help you!

Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Cases settled!

John has been helping me for serveral cases with different firms and he has always been on top of it and very thorough! And we won and settled all cases he represented. I would definitely send all referrals to his firm.

Posted by JS | June 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer and Exceptional service

For my first time using a lawyer, I had a very pleasant experience with Mr. John William Nelson. He was very easy to contact, not only by phone but by e-mail as well. He was thorough in answering my questions and explaining everything at hand. He really made me feel comfortable. His analysis and stra...tegy for handling my cases was "spot-on" and resulted in best-case settlements. He was able to negotiate a settlement deal that I was comfortable with. He also he did not make any assumptions or move forward with anything without letting me know what was happening. I would be comfortable using him again as well as referring people to use his services. He is a very professional attorney who respects his clients. I strongly recommend you consider Mr. John William Nelson for your legal representation.

Posted by Rudolph | September 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Representation at its best

I came across John Nelson on the internet while recovering from a brief but disappointing association with another attorney who had assured me I had no case. Determined not to capitulate and knowing I had sustained a legitimate loss, I called John Nelson. Mr. Nelson's assessment of my issue was ve...ry different from what I had previously been told. What impressed me most was Mr. Nelson's understanding of the wrong I had endured as well as his desire to obtain fairness and justice for me. After lengthily discussion of the details of my case we did, eventually, get around to discussing terms of service matters which I found completely satisfactory and reasonable and with no unforeseen financial risk to myself. While the potential financial benefit of prevailing in my case was at best modest, Mr. Nelson non-the-less pursued the case with persistence and determination and in the end did prevail. I received great satisfaction in my association with Mr. Nelson, not only because we prevailed but also because I have no doubt Mr. Nelson feels , as I do, that fairness and justice are obtainable and are, in fact their own rewards. John William Nelson is highly recommended.

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John William Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brent Snyder

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have spoken with John over the years many times and recently had the pleasure of working a case together (which we got a great result for our client). John is both a fantastic attorney and a down to earth easy to talk to person. I will continue to recommend him to anyone in his area."

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Randall Carver

Consumer protection lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I unreservedly recommend Mr. Nelson. Mr. Nelson fights tirelessly for his clients, who are often disadvantaged and victimized."

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P. Justin Thrailkill

Debt settlement lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is highly skilled in consumer protection and debt settlement. In my divorce cases, I oftentimes find clients who are in difficult financial straits. I send every one of them to John when they need help. I am happy to endorse John Nelson."

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Tashia Zeigler

Consumer protection lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a brilliant attorney who serves consumers in Georgia well."

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Clifford Carlson

Consumer protection lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is one of the best, if not the best, consumer protection litigators I know. Anytime I have a question or need help on a matter, he is the guy I call."

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John Miller

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"John was my law clerk before he was an attorney, and I was incredibly impressed with his work ethic. After law school, I was John's mentor. I was particularly impressed at how his questions always centered around his clients and what was in his clients' best interests. John has a real passion for law and for helping people in need. When he takes on a case, his client can be assured that he will be passionate about his representation. Any person seeking an attorney would do well to hire John."

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Benjamin Lilly

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known John for a long time, and strongly endorse him. Anytime a client has a debt collection issue (which is more often than you might expect), I send them his way. They've all given really positive feedback about John."

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Orion Webb

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is well-versed in and passionate about consumer protection. He is always pushing hard for his clients' interests, and is a useful asset to others in the field."

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Megan Jones

Consumer protection lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked as Mr. Nelson's associate attorney for over one year and there is not enough glowing remarks I can make on Mr. Nelson's behalf. First and foremost, Mr. Nelson is a professional and works tirelessly for his clients to ensure they get the best results possible. Second, Mr. Nelson is a people person and is a compassionate advocate for his clients. Third, Mr. Nelson loves talking to his clients and providing not only top notch legal services but also counsels his clients because he truly cares. Fourth, Mr. Nelson is a ruthless, dogged attorney whose name and reputation among debt collection lawyers is one to be taken seriously. Finally, Mr. Nelson loves his work. He is one of if not the smartest lawyers I have ever had the privilege to work under and the lessons he bestowed upon me are ones I intend to carry forward for the remainder of my legal profession. So, if you want an advocate who will ignore you or treat you with disrespect, Mr. Nelson is not the lawyer for you."

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Alex Merritt

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is one of the most tenacious lawyers I know. He is hard-working, highly intelligent, and dogged in his pursuit of getting the right results for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend John to any of my friends or family as I know he will do a great job."

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J. Salata

Litigation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is one of the most talented and brilliant lawyers in his field who brings the benefits of energy, enthusiasm and experience in zealous representation of his clients. John is our "go to" guy for all debt settlement and business litigation issues."

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John Lippincott

Litigation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with John on quite a few cases and I found him to be hard working, compassionate, and a true advocate for his clients. Not only is he a good lawyer, but he is a good person who will fight for his clients."

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William Carlisle

Debt settlement lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John has all three of the qualities I most admire in attorneys; curiosity, enthusiasm and tenacity. We both practice in the general area of defending debt collection and consumer protection and I am often impressed in our conversations with his grasp of the issues and the knowledge he has acquired regarding the collection industry and the motives and practices of debt collectors. Attorneys cannot guarantee the outcome of lawsuits, but they can guarantee the quality of the work to be performed. You are in good hands with John."

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James Griffin

Litigation lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an energetic defender and advocate who has great curiosity. He is thorough and likes to learn everything about a topic in order to be prepared for whatever the other side throws at him. He has the brains and inquisitive nature necessary to practice in intellectual property. He has the competitive spirit necessary to win at trial. He loves to laugh, so working with him is a pleasure."

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Andrea Gray

Business lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with John on several litigation matters, general local government representation and debt collection defense. John is an exceptional transactions attorney and a tenacious litigator. The combination of these skills makes him the ideal counsel for local and international businesses. John is passionate about the law and devoted to achieving the best results for his clients. His character and ethics are superior. I enjoyed working with John and endorse him for his expertise in Business, Litigation, and Debt Settlement."

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Daniel DeWoskin

Litigation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a fine advocate for each and every client. He has a working knowledge of the law and a thirst for cutting edge expertise in every case he is working on. He is a tireless fighter and is well respected by his colleagues and his opposing counsel."

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Brad Howell

Debt settlement lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"From my years of having known John since law school, I can say that I have been consistently impressed with his drive not to only remain up to date with complex changes in laws, but to also disseminate knowledge to the public through his publications. I would definitely recommend John to friends and family."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

The Order of Barristers, Cumberland Law School Chapter

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Member, The Nelson Law Chambers LLC

2010 - 2011

General Counsel, Professional Boundaries, Inc.

2009 - 2010

Attorney, The Law Offices of Wm. Thomas Craig

Associations

2017 - Present

Georgia Bar Association

Chair of the Consumer Law Section

2014 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2012 - Present

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2012 - 2013

North Fulton Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wiggins v. Lazega & Johanson LLC et al

Settled Confidentially

John v. Cooling & Winter LLC et al

Settled Confidentially

Werdelin v. Greene & Cooper LLP et al

Settled confidentially

Pena v. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC

Settled Confidentially

Pagan v. Andrews & Cox, P.C. et al

Settled confidentially

Moodie v. HOA Capital Advisors LLC et al

Settled Confidentiality

Oppenheimer v. Maestro Music, Inc. et al

Settled Confidentiality

Gatlin v. Unifund CCR LLC et al

Settled Confidentially

Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC v. Mahfuz

Settled before trial

Gemini Capital Group LLC v. Mercer

Settled before trial

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Education

2010

University of East Anglia, Norwich School of Law

LL.M.

2008

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

J.D.

2003

University of Georgia

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Tools for Information Literary Class

Choosing Open Source Copyright Licenses

2013

Association for Law, Property, and Society 2011 Conference

The Law and the Meaning of Mine

2009

Instructional Technology Librarian Course

Copyright: Or how I learned to stop worrying and love the Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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