Nathan Wayne Nelson

Nathan Wayne Nelson

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 20 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

7040 Lakeland Ave, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN

About Nathan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 50%

20 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 195-355 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Dakota for 10 years

State: North Dakota

Acquired: 2015

License Expired

No misconduct found

Location

Virtus Law, PLLC

7040 Lakeland Ave, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55428

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Nathan Wayne Nelson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sara | April 19, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great business lawyer!

Nathan is an excellent business lawyer. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about business litigation, partnership disputes, and non-compete agreements. Highly recommend!

Posted by Mike | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Virtus Law

I have known Tom Fafinski and Nate Nelson for 10+ years and they have always handled my business in real estate transactions that are outside the norm. They are creative and outside thinkers with a deep understanding of the entrepreneurs needs for success because they are also entrepreneurs and inves...tors themselves. I highly recommend Virtus Law for anyone who needs an attorney for real estate or small business.

Posted by Travis | August 6, 2015

Nathan is great!

Nathan has been of service in many ways, including complex real-estate transactions and formation of multiple legal entities. He is thorough, thoughtful and responsive. He showed particular skill while helping me navigate a tricky commercial real estate deal - exercising patience when called for (and... counseling me to do so as well), but also helping folks understand when it was time for "next steps." Judgment can't be taught - it's earned. Nathan has that in abundance. I'd highly recommend Nathan for just about anything you might need.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2015

To the point and honest!

With past lawyers I used, they only cared about how much they were billing me and not the outcome of what I wanted. I started to believe that lawyers were crooks. Then I met Nathan through a friend. We talked a few times at social events and I liked what he had to say. Then the time came when I ...need a lawyer. I called Nathan and his assistant setup a consultation for me. Nate was to the point even if I didn't want to hear what he was saying. I knew he was watching out for my best interest and not just listening and counting billable hours. He was very clear on what was going to happen, how much it would cost and what would happen if I didn't do anything. I learned along time ago that successful people don't have time for chit chat and get to the point weather you want to hear it or not. This is how I knew Nate was right for me. He doesn't sugar coat it but he is also saving me money and not wasting my time more important to me. I just wish I could have met Nathan sooner in life and it would saved a ton of money I wasted getting useless legal advice from other attorneys. Thank you Nate for all you have done for me and my family.

Posted by Mike | June 25, 2014

Nathan Nelson is a crutial part of my team.

Nathan and his team have created several LLC's an S-Corps for my business and business partners over the years. Nathan is very knowledgeable and has come up with some very creative solutions to business challenges for my business. I would highly recommend Nathan Nelson if you are in real estate, ow...n a small business or need some advanced estate planning.

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Nathan Wayne Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jesse Griffin

Business lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is a great business law attorney. He has a wide breadth of experience and knowledge and can help with your partnership disputes, contract issues, or non-competes. Give Nathan a call today if you have any business issues, and he will help you navigate them."

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Brian Aho

Business lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan Nelson is an exception business lawyer with the highest integrity and knowledge. He represents his small business clients well in issues such as LLC formation, drafting of non-compete agreements and confidentiality agreements, business purchases and business sales, drafting of operating agreements, member control agreements, and buy-sell agreements. He is a tenacious litigator of business disputes and strong advocate in business breakup situations. I have referred several potential corporate clients to Nathan and have always received positive feedback."

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Daniel Serlin

Business lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nathan not only runs an excellent law firm, but is also an extremely effective attorney. He is direct in his assessments and I appreciate that in an attorney and colleague and try to emulate that in my own practice. He gets to the point whether you want to hear it or not, but is always looking out for the client's interests. Nate comes up with creative solutions to complex problems in an efficient and elegant fashion."

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Daniel Krause

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am very excited to endorse Nathan. He is a great guy who is also an attorney with clarity, insight and great business sense. I know Nathan because he is a leader of a group of Estate Planning attorneys I belong to. He has given some very insightful advice to me and my firm. Knowledgeable, friendly, professional."

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Jon McCarty

Estate planning lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Other

"Nate is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. He is highly dedicated to the practice of law and his clients. Whether your needs are estate planning or business planning, Nate is the attorney for you. The client comes first and Nate will always put forth his best in order to serve his clients. I recommend Nate without hesitation."

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James McVittie

Estate planning lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Other

"Nathan is a very intelligent and thoughtful estate planning attorney. He puts in the time required to keep up with changes in the law and to learn the latest techniques and methods that will help his clients."

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James Rush

Business lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of business and estate planning law. I highly recommend him."

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Stanley Miller

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Other

"I am in a peer group with Nathan. Seeing the leadership he brings to the process of helping other attorneys improve their own practice, he has earned my respect and trust. He has a growing national reputation as a thought leader and teacher in the profession. He is also thoughtful and compassionate in the way in which he interacts with others. I am proud to have the opportunity to endorse him."

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Robert Estes

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nate surprises me with the breadth of knowledge that he has acquired so early in his career. He eagerly gets involved in complex matters that require focus, judgment and an experienced point of view. The fact that he is getting his LLM in tax gives me great confidence in recommending this lawyer. I look forward to working with him."

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Julie Westbrock

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all of my litigation inquiries to Nathan. Not only is he a skilled litigator, he is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of real estate, business, and estate planning. Nathan is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients."

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Thomas Fafinski

Business lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nathan is a highly skilled attorney whose clients benefit from his broad knowledge of real estate, business matters, and estate law. He creates and implements solutions that put clients at ease during stressful situations."

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Brian Aho

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David Ledbetter

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David Williams

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Daniel Serlin

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Judith Linville

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Andrew Strauss

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Nelson Donovan

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Richard Chamberlain

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Daniel Krause

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Robert Estes

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Thomas Fafinski

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Virtus Law

2015 - 2015

Panel Member, Inver Hills Community College

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Benepartum Law Group, Pa

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar Association of North Dakota

Member

2010 - Present

Allied Executives

Member

2007 - Present

MnREIA

Member

2007 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Minnesota High Tech Association

Member

Education

2016

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2014

Clio

Certified Clio Pro User

2005

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Hamline University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2000

Inver Hills Community College

A.S.

1998

Inver Hills Community College

A.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

New Member Orientation Keeping it Real with Real Estate

2015

Values Based Estate Planning Estate Planning

2015

Navigate 2015 Mini-Metric Mastermind

2015

Employment Law Seminar

Employment Law

2015

Cover Your Assets Trusts and Spenddown

2014

Strategic Employee Benefit Services

Healthcare Legislation

2014

Multi-Dimensional Estate Planning

Estate Planning

2014

Graduate-level Psychology Course

Estate Planning

2014

Estate Planning Techniques

Estate Planning

2014

Cover Your Assets

Wills and Trusts

Publications

2012

Minnesota Business Magazine Fair Game

2012

Minnesota Business Magazine Trademarks

2012

Minnesota Business Magazine Avoid Surprise Estate Planning

Languages

English

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