Attorney Nelson has an impressive criminal trial record having accomplished not guilty verdicts in many cases, including a stretch of seven not guilty verdicts within a span of ten trials. He has successfully had cases dismissed after getting courts to suppress illegally obtained evidence. He is passionately dedicated to the aggressive protection of constitutional rights and liberties.
In representing injured and disabled client's he has obtained numerous successful results, including a $627,000 jury verdict in an automobile collision case in Milwaukee County following a week-long trial. He has accomplished favorable settlements for injured clients in the areas of automobile collision, medical malpractice, dog bite, premesis liability, personal tort, products liability, and breach of contract. He represents several local area business entities with their litigation needs.
Attorney Nelson Attended Verona High School where he was named the captain of both the baseball and football team. He attended the University of Wisconsin Platteville where he played football, receiving four letters as a running back. Following a study abroad Summer program in London and Cambridge England he graduated from Marquette Law School in 1999. He met his wife Magdalen at Gesu parish in Milwaukee while she was also receiving her RN degree at Marquette. They have four children, Anna, Teresa, Joseph, and Maria. Attorney Nelson races road bicycles for Team Extreme Racing in Thiensville. He also enjoys golf, chess, swimming, and spending time with family.
Attorney Nelson is a member of the National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40. The top 40 under 40 is an invitation only professional organization comprised of America's top young trial attorneys. No more than 40 attorneys per state are asked to join the National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40. Invitation for membership is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications, who demonstrate superior leadership skills, and exert passion and personal conviction as a young trial attorney.
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Acquired: 1999
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120 N. Main, Suite 340, West Bend, WI, 53095
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Posted by Todd | February 21, 2014 | Real Estate
Real Estate - Failure to Disclose Defect case - COULDN'T BE HAPPIER WITH DAVE!!!
I am a real estate investor and had a situation where the the previous owner of an investment property I purchased failed to disclose what I felt was a known defect in the plumbing system. I spoke with Dave to get an initial consultation regarding my specific situation. He asked several clarifying ...
Criminal defense lawyer
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Premier 100, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
"10 Best 2015" Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2011
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2008 - 2014
Co-Owner, HETZEL & NELSON LLC
1999 - 2008
Associate, Doherty Law Offices
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselTop One Percent
Past President
$98,700 Jury Verdict
$150,000 Jury Trial Verdict
$627,000 jury verdict
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A career in the legal profession
1999
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