$ 50-425 per hour
Seth Nelson concentrates his practice in Family Law and Family Law Mediation. In 2001, he earned his Juris Doctor from University of Florida, College of Law. After graduation, he clerked for The Hon. John C. Godbold, Senior Circuit Judge for the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Nelson is the sole shareholder of Seth R. Nelson, P.A. that is conveniently located in South Tampa. He is divorced, has a young child and understands that the best outcome of a case is not necessarily at trial. He is known for developing creative solutions to help his clients obtain the best overall outcome for them and their families.
He is a Board Member for the Hillsborough County Bar Association Family Law Section, Member of the Hillsborough County Family Law Inn of Courts and is a former Candidate for Tampa City Council.
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$ 50-425 per hour
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Acquired: 2002
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Park Tower, 400 N. Tampa St., Ste, 2200, Tampa, FL, 33606
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Posted by Jennifer | March 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Hired Seth on two separate occasions for child custody & payment support issues. Both times were a success and I'm so thankful I had his team on my side. I really appreciate that he treats you like family and not a number. Love them!
Posted by Mike | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Seth for support regarding a Family Law matter. He was immediately responsive. Once he looked into the case detail, he realized that it would be in my best interest to get legal support in a different Florida Country for best value. Not only did he recommend this, he interviewed different...
Posted by Cinnamon | October 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Finding the right attorney can be a challenge, especially for a strong personality client (i.e. me). It was very important that I found someone not only extremely capable of dealing with my case but also dealing with me. I needed someone to support me when i was on the right train of thought, or ad...
Posted by David | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My paternity case was extremely difficult from all angles. Hiring Seth and his firm was the key to my success as he took the time to professionally guide my case to settlement, while showing true empathy for my situation. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an experienced, caring lawyer who demand...
Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Seth got back to me within an hour of me posting my divorce criteria. I felt sure and confident that he was going to be the best lawyer for me. After many struggles Seth ended up getting the exact reasonable child support and time sharing goals that I initially wanted.
"Seth Nelson is an extraordinary lawyer and hands down on of the best mediators in the Tampa Bay Area. Seth mediated a very contested family law case for me. He miraculously pulled a settlement together out of thin air. I give Seth Nelson the strongest endorsement possible."
"Seth Nelson is hands down one of the best litigators in Florida. He works tirelessly and represents his clients zealously. You will be hard pressed to find an attorney with a better reputation in any community."
"I have had the opportunity to represent several clients in mediations with Seth as the mediator. I use Mr. Nelson as the mediator in my highly contested and complex cases. He is very thorough, professional, and ethical. His creative and intellectual thought process makes him a great problem solver. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Nelson is an excellent attorney and mediator. He possesses what most attorneys in our field lack: common sense. He does an exceptional job of keeping clients, as well as opposing counsel, focused on reasonable and common sense resolutions to sometimes complex issues. Mr. Nelson is a capable litigator and an exceptionally skillful mediator and negotiator. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Nelson."
"I endorse this lawyer. Seth is a great guy and easy to work with and will be reasonable to his client and to the other side."
"Seth is a zealous advocate and formidable opponent but at the same time has a way of making clients feel comfortable in his presence."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Nelson on several cases and have always found him to be competent, professional and knowledgable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Good lawyer and better guy. Seth is extremely generous with his time and his reputation in the legal community is outstanding. I chose to refer clients to Seth in family law matters when the opportunity arises."
"I have mediated with Seth on dozens of cases. He is viewed by his peers as professional and ethical. Seth has offered creative solutions to complex legal problems and is always respectful of the clients. I would highly endorse Seth Nelson."
"I endorse this lawyer. Seth is an excellent mediator who works hard to settle his cases. He is impartial and provides an excellent setting and atmosphere to resolve matters."
"Seth Nelson is a knowledgeable, diligent and skilled family law practitioner and a superb mediator. I highly endorse Mr. Nelson without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I consulted with him on a family law issue and he was smart, knowledgeable and honest."
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2017
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2016
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Family Law Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Family Law Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Family Law Rising Star 2012, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008 - Present
Shareholder, NLG Divorce and Family Law
2006 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Michael P. Maddux, P.A.
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Wetherington, Hamilton & Harrison, PA
2002 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk to the Hon. Senior Judge John C. Godbold, United States Court Of Appeals For The 11th Circuit
2014 - Present
Family Law Inn of Court (Tampa)Executive Committee Member
2010 - Present
Florida Supreme Court Family MediatorMediator
2009 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2015 - 2016
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChairperson
2014 - 2015
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair Elect
2013 - 2014
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Marital and Family Law SectionSecretary
2012 - 2017
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
After Trial Judge Granted the Move
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Client Communication
2012
How To Prepare For and Conduct a Successful Divorce Mediation
2012
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