Seth Robert Nelson

Seth Robert Nelson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

Park Tower, 400 N. Tampa St., Ste, 2200, Tampa, FL

About Seth

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce includes, but is not limited to, Child Custody, Visitation, Timesharing, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Modification of Parenting Plans, Modification of Alimony, Modification of Child Support, and Paterntiy

17 years

40%
Family 30%

Family matters including, but not limited to, Child Custody, Visitation, Timesharing, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Modification of Parenting Plans, Modification of Alimony, and Modification of Child Support

30%
Child Custody 15%

Covering Child Custody Matters including, but not limited to, Custody Agreements, Visitation, Timesharing, and Modification of Parenting Plans

15%
Child Support 15%

Handling Child Support matters including Child Support Agreements and Modification of Child Support

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 50-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Nelson Law Group

Park Tower, 400 N. Tampa St., Ste, 2200, Tampa, FL, 33606

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Seth Robert Nelson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

5 star (27) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Jennifer | March 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great 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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Support

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... lawyers for me, and selected who he thought strongest to support the case. No doubt the most personal and professional legal support I have ever gotten, and I have used a lot of legal services in the past 20 years as owner of a multi-national corporation.

Posted by Cinnamon | October 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Choice

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...vise me when I wasn't. Seth and his team were very attentive to me and prompt in moving my case forward. He always gave sound advise and talked me down when necessary. I could not have picked a better attorney to handle my case. Awesome work and quick resolution!

Posted by David | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professionals use professionals, outstanding family lawyer

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...s fair, equitable treatment for his clients.

Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce success

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.

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Seth Robert Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Angstadt

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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J. Franco

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Danielle Lord

Mediation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Blair Chan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Frances Martinez

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Smitten

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Patricia DeLeo

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Seth is a zealous advocate and formidable opponent but at the same time has a way of making clients feel comfortable in his presence."

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Damien Mckinney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Nelson on several cases and have always found him to be competent, professional and knowledgable."

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Paul Maney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Seth is an excellent attorney and I commend him for his professionalism."

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Andrew Mongelluzzi

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joseph Registrato

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Derr

Mediation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kathryn Lynch

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Caveda

Mediation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Kelli Mitchell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Seth Nelson is a knowledgeable, diligent and skilled family law practitioner and a superb mediator. I highly endorse Mr. Nelson without reservation."

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Allison Hertog

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I consulted with him on a family law issue and he was smart, knowledgeable and honest."

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Robert Angstadt

Family lawyer

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J. Franco

Family lawyer

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Blair Chan

Family lawyer

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Paul Maney

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Patricia DeLeo

Family lawyer

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Damien Mckinney

Family lawyer

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Christine Derr

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2014 - Present

Family Law Inn of Court (Tampa)

Executive Committee Member

2010 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator

Mediator

2009 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Member

2015 - 2016

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chairperson

2014 - 2015

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair Elect

2013 - 2014

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Marital and Family Law Section

Secretary

2012 - 2017

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Relocation

After Trial Judge Granted the Move

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Education

2001

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Client Communication

2012

Family Law American Inn of Court

How To Prepare For and Conduct a Successful Divorce Mediation

Publications

2012

Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine How To Prepare For and Conduct a Successful Divorce Mediation

Languages

English

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