Daniel B. Nelson

Felt as though there was no preparation or interest in our case, even though it was a long process. Wonder if at $350 an hour, there was an attorney who may have appeared to be more interested in our well being and the case outcome. Did not provide receipts or accounting of time and services. A bit ... disappointed.

I am surprised by the review noted above. My experience with Mr. Nelson was completely the opposite. I hired Mr. Nelson for an employment plaintiff matter. I don't think he is qualified for this when facing an opposing party that poses any level of sophistication and/or any vigor. In a mediat...ion, the counter-party came up with a material point that through us both for a curveball. This mediation took place in August. I asked Mr. Nelson multiple times to research this legal matter and though he said he would, he never did. Finally after dismissing Mr. Nelson in late November I did my own research and discovered that the counter argument that the other side used was NOT material (I spoke with other attorneys to determine this as well). If Mr. Nelson would have researched this matter, it would have shifted the case and put us in a more aggressive stance. Yet we were put in a defensive stance. Paying $375/hr for an attorney who performs in this manner is not appropriate in my opinion. As per our contract, Mr. Nelson was supposed to provide me monthly invoices. He did no such thing and every time I asked for them, he said he would get to it. When I repeatedly expressed my concern for the impending costs of Mr. Nelson's legal services, he said "dont worry about it." Yet, after I terminated Mr. Nelson he gave me a bill for $11K. In regards to professionalism, I would not consider meeting a client at his office in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt to be professional. I also think representing me during a deposition and doing a crossword puzzle in front of opposing counsel is not professional behavior either. I am not trying to fudge Mr. Nelson's name as I am sure he has done good work in the past, but based on my experience I would not recommend Mr. Nelson especially for the amount that he charges.