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Jonathan K. Nelson built his legal career on a foundation of business insight, genuine client dedication, and a belief that Southern Nevada deserves a law firm that fights as hard in the conference room as it does in the courtroom.
After earning his Bachelor's in Finance (2001) and M.B.A. from Grand Valley State (2003), Jonathan obtained his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008. Before entering private practice, he spent a decade in corporate banking negotiating complex, high-value transactions — experience that gives him a strategic edge in settlement negotiations and litigation that few attorneys can match.
In 2012, Jonathan was admitted to the Nevada Bar and launched JK Nelson Law with a single principle: put clients first and results will follow. That vision resonated. The firm has since grown to three locations across Southern Nevada — Pahrump, Cimarron in Southwest Las Vegas, and Summerlin — serving clients in personal injury, family law, probate, estate planning, and criminal defense.
Jonathan and his team represent accident victims, families navigating divorce and custody, and individuals managing estates and probate throughout Clark and Nye Counties. The firm offers Spanish-language representation through bilingual attorneys and case managers — ensuring every client receives full, clear communication regardless of language.
What distinguishes Jonathan's practice is accessibility. He calls clients personally — nights, weekends, whenever it matters. When you hire JK Nelson Law, you are not handed off to a paralegal and forgotten. You get Jonathan.
Licensed in Nevada, Michigan, and the Federal Courts for the District of Nevada, Jonathan serves as Official Legal Counsel to the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Chamber's Board of Directors. He has re-established the firm's longstanding engagement with the Pahrump Senior Center and remains one of Pahrump's most active community-facing attorneys.
His work has earned consistent recognition: Legal Elite (Nevada Business Magazine), Top 40 Under 40 (National Trial Lawyers), myVegas Top 100 Lawyers, and Voted Best of Las Vegas 2024 for Divorce and Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate, and Bankruptcy — three categories in a single year.
From one office to three, the growth story continues. But the principle never changed: when it matters most, Jonathan Nelson is in your corner.
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Acquired: 2012
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Acquired: 2008
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Posted by Octavio mendoza | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Strong an knowledgeable legal firm.
JK Nelson Law has done a phenomenal job handling all My legal matters.To all the staff and attorneys at JK Nelson Law, thank you for your incredible hard work and dedication over the years. I have hired you for a variety of legal matters, including criminal cases, estate planning, civil suits, and fa...
Posted by Preethi | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Out of the box solutions!
I currently filed a join petition for divorce in one of the county's in Nevada but got a letter from the county clerk for additional info on my kids. My current attorney had no clue on what needs to be done neither did he know such a rule or requirement existed. I reached out to Attorney Nelson based...
Posted by Michael Selbach | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Great attorney
Amazing attorney he's not only good I trust and probate matters and family law and he's also well-rounded and criminal , This guy can do just about anything , he is handled probate issues for me and he also did my divorce and my LLC for my company and really no worries else you need to go then JK...
Posted by Patricia | October 20, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
A Landlord's "Wake Up Call"
I briefly explained my tenant/landlord issue showing relevant paperwork and short video. Jonathan took notes on his laptop and wrote 5 'to do's' in order of importance as to what I needed to help resolve the ongoing ignored issue at hand. He told me I could handle the opponents myself without repres...
"I have known Jonathan for years and am happy to endorse him. We often discuss work and share ideas. He does a great job in part because he has the skills and in part because he cares about helping his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and pleasant to work with. Jonathan does not over-litigate matters and does a great service to his clients."
"Jonathan is a smart, creative and efficient attorney, who always has his clients' best interests in mind in his practice. He is exceptionally committed to his local community and to the ethical practice of law. I have always enjoyed working with Jonathan because of his candor and accuracy and would refer him, without hesitation, to any client who he could service. He is, without question, the best attorney in Pahrump, NV, and will be for many years to come."
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2024
Best Of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Review Journal
2023
Best of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Review Journal
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, MYVEGAS Magazine
2018
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2016
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015 - Present
Attorney, J.K. Nelson Law
2014 - 2015
Associate, Truitt & Associates
2012 - 2014
Associate, Stovall & Associates
2011 - 2012
Relationship Manager, Nevada State Bank
2009 - 2011
Relationship Manager, US Bank
2016 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Nevada Justice AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Pahrump RotaryMember
2013 - Present
Pahrump Chamber of CommerceOfficial Counsel/ Member
2012 - Present
Nevada Young Lawyers SectionMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Defendant acquitted on all three charges
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Masters in Business Administration
2001
Bachelors
2017
Trust and Estate Planning
2016
Business Organization Types
2015
Trusts and Estate Planning
2018
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