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Scott Alexander Nelson
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I have been practicing in Corpus Christi, Texas for about 10 years now and absolutely love it. I live on Padre Island and fish the Gulf for all kinds of large fish.
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
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Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C.
Wells Fargo Tower, 615 N Upper Broadway Ste 612, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401-0717
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Posted by Allison | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Thank you
Mr. Nelson personally helped me with an asbestos claim when my father died almost 2 years ago. He was always available and is a brilliant lawyer and I thank him.
Scott Alexander Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Scott. He is ethical, honest and gets great results for his clients."
"Scott Nelson is an exceptional maritime and personal injury lawyer. Not only is he a very effective advocate, but he treats all of his clients with extraordinary care and respect."
"Scott Nelson is a great champion of the rights of injured people. Gregarious by nature, he enjoys meeting and helping those in need. Even in cases where others may think chances of success are slim, erudite and creative thinking on his part leads to a positive result. If you are the victim of some sort of serious injury or legal cataclysm, I think you would have a hard time finding an attorney better suited to handle your needs that Scott Alexander Nelson."
"Mr. Nelson is ethical and effective. His extensive background as a government attorney in both the Texas and Federal judicial systems gives him an extraordinary ability to navigate the byzantine maze of legal issues plaintiffs in "David versus Goliath" type personal injury cases face. Mr. Nelson has helped Texas residents obtain justice from corporate behemoths such as British Petroleum. A keen legal scholar, Mr. Nelson graduated at the top of his law school class. He's authored and/or co-authored informative articles for a variety of distinguished publications. Aside from his professional accomplishments, Mr. Nelson has been active in environmental efforts to sustain the Gulf Coast fishery and he's kept the faith as a long-time, steadfast supporter of Baylor University. Injured workers who reside along the Texas coastline (especially those in Galveston, Houston, Port Aransas, Port Isabel, or Corpus Christi) can trust Scott Nelson to provide excellent legal counsel. Vivere Est Vincere!"
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Experience
Honors
2007
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2004
Membership, Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas
1994
Outstanding Comment Award, St. Mary's Law Journal
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C. Attorney, Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C. Attorney, Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C.
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Stepp & Sullivan, P.C.
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Ogden, Gibson, White & Broocks, L.L.P., Houston, Texas
1996 - 1999
Staff Attorney, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division
1995 - 1996
Briefing Attorney, Court of Appeals, Eighth Judicial District of Texas
Associations
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of TexasMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1993 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
2006 - 2007
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1995 - 1995
St. Mary's Law JournalNote and Comment Editor
1994 - 1994
St. Mary's Law JournalStaff Writer
Sample of Legal Cases
Yana Propokeva v. Carnival Corporation d/b/a/ Carnival Cruise Lines
Confidential settlement
Jason Michael Cook vs. Coastal Bend Mooring & Marine, Inc. and Interstate Grain Corporation
Confidential settlement
Education
1995
St. Marys University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1991
Baylor University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Publications
1997
Baylor Law Review
The Proposed Crime Victims’ Federal ConstitutionalAmendment: Working Toward a Proper Balance49 Baylor L. Rev. 1
1994
St. Mary's Law Journal
Comment: The Supreme Court Takes a Weapon From the DrugWar Arsenal: New Defenses to Civil Drug Forfeiture 26 St. Mary's L.J. 157 1994
Languages
English
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