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Jennifer Adrienne Nielsen

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Avvo Rating9.4
  • Columbus, OH
  • Licensed for 6 years
Jennifer Adrienne Nielsen
Jennifer Adrienne Nielsen
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About Jennifer

Are you dealing with divorce, custody, or other family law issues? Nielsen Law is here to help.

I help you solve your divorce, custody, or other family law problems so that you can sleep better at night.  If you contact me at the first sign of trouble, I may even be able to help you find a solution before your problems end up in court.  The issues you are facing can seem overwhelming.  I know - I have been in your shoes.  You want an attorney who will listen to your concerns, explain your options, and help you choose your best legal option.  You want an attorney with reasonable fees.  You want an attorney who will stay in touch with you as your case progresses.  And you want an attorney who will powerfully advocate on your behalf.

 

​My practice uses the latest technology to give you real-time access to your case progress.  You have the choice of staying in touch with me online or by phone.  My experience as an attorney, as well as my prior experience as a party in my own case, means that I have the ability to help guide you through every aspect of your situation.  My fees are very reasonable.  For more about me, my background, and my education, come see me on LinkedIn.

 

I offer a free 30 minute consultation for family law clients.  

Practice areas

OtherAlimonyDomestic violenceDivorce and separationChild custody
  1. Child custody: 25%

    7 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

    7 years

  3. Domestic violence: 25%

    7 years

  4. Alimony: 15%

    6 years

  1. Marriage and prenuptials: 5%

    6 years

  2. Adoption: 5%

    Stepparent Adoptions only.

    6 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1675 Old Henderson Road
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Nielsen Law, LLC

1675 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH, 43220

Office (614) 505-5555
Fax (614) 754-5029

Website

http://www.familylawohio.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive201308/07/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers270
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
2017 Legal Elite Awards - Best Family Law Attorney - OhioNorth America News2017
2017 Legal Awards - Best Family Law Attorney - OhioAcquisition International2017
2016 Legal Elite Awards - Best in Family Law, OhioCorporate America News2016
Top LawyerColumbus CEO Magazine2016
Client Satisfaction - 10 Best Female Attorneys - OhioAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2016
Top Contributor AwardAvvo2014
Client's Choice AwardAvvo2014
Excellence for the Future AwardCALI2011
nominated for the Graduate Associate Teaching AwardOhio State University2007
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing AttorneyNielsen Law, LLC2014 - Present
Of CounselThe Law Office of Spater & Davis-Williams, LLC2013 - 2014
InternFranklin County Municipal Court Small Claims Mediation Program2010 - 2010
Research Assistant for the Civil Law ClinicMoritz College Of Law, Ohio State University2009 - 2010
Judicial Intern10th District Court Of Appeals State Of Ohio2009 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Central Ohio Association of Collaborative Divorce ProfessionalsAttorney Member2015 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2014 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationAttorney Member2013 - Present
Federal District Court for the Southern District of OhioAdmitted to Practice2013 - Present
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence OrganizationBoard Member2013 - Present
Central Ohio Association of Collaborative Divorce ProfessionalsBoard Member2015 - 2017
Ohio Association for JusticeAttorney Member2014 - 2015
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsAttorney Member2014 - 2015
Women Lawyers of Franklin CountyAttorney Member2014 - 2018
American Association for JusticeAttorney Member2013 - 2015
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Critical EyesFamily Law (When You're Not a Kardashian)2014
The Ohio State University and OhioLINKSymbolic Terrorism2006
Conference Proceedings: SSA Con 2005The Use of Media for Sustaining Identity and Worldview in Confrontational Evangelism2005
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Ohio State University Moritz College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
Ohio State UniversityMA in Comparative Studies2006
Stetson UniversityBA in Education1999
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
A Girl and Her PearlsThe Legal Consequences of Social Media for Teens2015
A Girl and Her PearlsTeen Dating Violence2009
SSA Con 2005Symbolic Terrorism2005
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
ConfidentialSettlement reached; Divorce granted.
ConfidentialAdoption granted.
ConfidentialPetition for child support; Child support granted.
ConfidentialChild custody granted.
ConfidentialStay Away order granted.
ConfidentialDissolution granted.
ConfidentialWrit of habeas corpus granted; child recovered.
ConfidentialChild custody retained.
ConfidentialSettlement reached; divorce granted.
ConfidentialClient named residential parent for school purposes.
ConfidentialPermanent Civil Protection Order denied

Reviews

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5 Star
87%
4 Star
13%
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Review Jennifer Nielsen

This Attorney is a must if dealing with divorce issues

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After dealing with many unresolved issues regarding my divorce, I retained Attorney Nielsen and she immediately went into action to resolve them. She addressed all of my post-decree issues and I could not be happier.

Attorney with a heart

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Ms. Nielsen was a wealth of knowledge when reviewing my severance agreement. I thought about just signing the agreement and not meeting with her but then decided to meet with her. I am so glad I did. Had I not had her legal advice, it's possible my previous employer was not obligated to pay thousands of dollars owed to me because of they way the employer had documented it. Her reasonable fee is worth what it saved me.

Jennifer is a highly competent and compassionate attorney

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Jennifer was responsive, kind and honest about what we could achieve legally while still getting the best deal possible. She has lived through what most of her clients are experiencing, which aside from her exceptional litigation skills, makes her even more qualified to practice family law.
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Best Attorney in Ohio

Posted by

Jennifer has been my lawyer for over 2 years now, handling my divorce, as well as my child custody case. Empathetic, knowledgeable , trustworthy, and professional are just a few words that I could use to describe her. She is someone that you can talk to at any time, and she is a straight shooter. She is well versed in her field, and keeps current with all the changing laws. She's actually human which is awesome, and never talks above you but with you. In and out of the courtroom Jennifer exhibits a calm and controlled personality, but she is tough when necessary. I have trusted her process, and it honestly has paid off each and every time. She has consistently proven herself to be sharp, well-prepared and tenacious. I would have to say that her staff is a direct reflection of her. Although, there are great attorneys out there, I assure you that you will not find a more dedicated and intelligent attorney, as well as a dedicated staff. This is why I will ALWAYS recommend her for anyone that is looking for someone to fight in their corner, and provide them the best representation.
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Passionate, head strong, a pure winner.

Posted by

Jennifer is incredibly passionate about her clients and the work she does. She serves as a great backbone for those of us who need somebody to bat for them. She knows what she is doing, and she proves it every step of the way. Would definitely recommend her to any and everybody!
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Trustworthy

Posted by

Jennifer was excellent! She was very informative and gave us all possible outcomes. She was confident and extremely knowledgeable. Her personality was great! I would highly recommend her!
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Hired attorney

Not enough space to explain how good she is

Posted by

I am not the most well-spoken person, but I will try to leave a helpful review. I hired Jennifer in the middle of a divorce with children (and abuse). She cleaned up my pro se mess and put my end of the divorce back on equal ground. Jennifer definitely more than earned her fees by being available nearly 24/7 to help with my case. She patiently guided me through my divorce with great strength on my behalf and was able to make a much better situation for my kids and me. I won't give you a magical story about how she won everything for me in a divorce. That's neither practical, nor what I was wanting. Despite having an incredibly difficult judge and questionable GAL, she was able to ensure a fair deal in the end. She helped me further, once the divorce was finished, with my ex to make sure he followed court orders. She sacrificed her own time and effort to help my transition to a new life. Jennifer was much more than a lawyer for me - she was there to support me when I needed it, without judgment. She found creative solutions to problems that seemed impossible to resolve. She, gently, kept me in check when I was really being unreasonable. She made sure I understood absolutely everything - even if it took several discussions for me to fully comprehend. As for the legal side of things, she is amazing. She obviously knew much more about law than her opponent (not to mention maturity). She knew what to do to avoid further conflict and future problems. Jennifer knew how to address problems I was having with my ex's need for control and incorporated her knowledge into the divorce negotiations and decree. To put it simply, she made sure I was going to be safe in the future. I can't being to explain how important that is. On her website, she describes herself. "I understand how difficult facing divorce or child custody disputes can be, and am dedicated to providing each of my clients with zealous, caring representation throughout every stage of their case. I am committed to making myself available to address the needs of my clients and answer their questions, and will work hard for the most positive result in your case." That is more accurate than any description I could think of. 110% true. In one simple statement: She is amazing and worth every penny of her fees.
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Hired attorney
Jennifer Nielsen's response: I am truly honored. Thank you. This is why we do what we do. Best, Jennifer

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Jennifer's rates and professionalism were superior.
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Hired attorney

Very knowledgeable lawyer

Posted by

Jennifer helped me to try and modify my shared parenting plan. From day one she was extremely helpful and knew the ins and outs of what we needed to get done. She answered emails and phone calls in a timely manner. I would highly recommend contacting her.
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Great Adoption Attorney

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Jennifer is very knowledgeable and efficient! I highly recommend her for any adoption services!! I am a stepparent who adopted my stepson. She did a great job within a promised time frame. I highly recommend her!
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Attorney endorsements

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Arianna Atkins, Child custody Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Nielsen is very knowledgable in the area of family law and appears to genuinely be concerned with helping people. I endorse this attorney!

Lee Thompson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've been seeing the many answers by Jennifer on this site, particularly in the area of family law and related areas although her practice is not limited to family law. She is also engaged in two complex areas of law, employment and civil rights. Jennifer's answers to those asking questions are well thought out and no doubt helpful to those seeking legal information. What Jennifer doesn't do, like many attorney here unfortunately do, is just tell the asker to see an attorney. Her responses provide real information and it is a credit to her to devote the time and energy it takes to engage on Avvo. Without hesitation, I endorse Ms. Nielsen as an attorney.

Susan Blumenthal, Immigration Attorney on Jan 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jennifer is an experienced and committed attorney. She advocates for the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Dianna Anelli, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Holly Regoli, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly recommend Ms. Nielsen for your family law needs. She has demonstrated a high degree of excellence to meet your legal needs.

Hannah Botkin-Doty, Family Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jennifer, is a tough, compassionate attorney who always puts her clients first. Her determination and experience would be an asset to anyone seeking an advocate for their case. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.

Jared Chamberlain, Family Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Jennifer was great to work with. She advocates strongly for her clients while leaving the door open for a reasonable agreement. She is an excellent representative of the profession.

Maritza Nelson, Litigation Attorney on Aug 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jennifer is passionate about helping victims of domestic violence navigate the legal process.

Erica Young, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jennifer is not only extremely compassionate when it comes to the life changes her clients are facing, she is incredibly knowledgeable and will leave no stone unturned to make sure that her clients get the best possible outcome. She is a true asset to our local legal community and a champion for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Noura Dabdoub, Family Attorney on May 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

Ms. Nielsen is a compassionate advocate and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She is committed to providing the best representation for her clients and thoughtful, knowledgeable counsel to address her clients' needs.

Elizabeth Warren, Family Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jennifer is an amazing advocate! Very smart and caring. And she gets the job done!

Arianna Atkins, Child custody Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Nielsen is very knowledgable in the area of family law and appears to genuinely be concerned with helping people. I endorse this attorney!

Lee Thompson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've been seeing the many answers by Jennifer on this site, particularly in the area of family law and related areas although her practice is not limited to family law. She is also engaged in two complex areas of law, employment and civil rights. Jennifer's answers to those asking questions are well thought out and no doubt helpful to those seeking legal information. What Jennifer doesn't do, like many attorney here unfortunately do, is just tell the asker to see an attorney. Her responses provide real information and it is a credit to her to devote the time and energy it takes to engage on Avvo. Without hesitation, I endorse Ms. Nielsen as an attorney.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$180-$225/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

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