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Brian Nelson
also known as Brian H. Nelson
About Brian
Biography
Born and raised in southern California. Came to Las Vegas to attend law school at UNLV in 2010 and have called it home ever since. Bought a fixer-upper and enjoy DIY projects in my spare time. My wife and I have four children together. Am passionate about my work, both contested and uncontested issues. Enjoy helping people solve their legal problems.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 12 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Brian H. Nelson
9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV, 89134
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Recommendation (34)
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Responsiveness (26)
Communication Style (25)
Advocacy (24)
General Knowledge (21)
Cost of Services (15)
Character & Conduct (9)
Compassion (9)
Trustworthiness (9)
Punctuality (3)
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Posted by Q. Davis | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Glad I found him
I am so very glad I met Brian. He went above and beyond to take care of everything I needed. A very competent attorney and knows his business very well. I'd hire him again in a heart beat.
Posted by Tammy | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Happy Client
I hired Mr. Wilson in 2015 to see over my fathers estate. He always answered my questions and never put me off and I found him honest. Mr. Wilson returns calls promptly and tries to help with any concerns. As for pricing I felt he was reasonable. My brother and I may have other consulting to do ...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Great Service
Called a few different places to inquire about getting a probate lawyer for my dad's estate. The secretary over the phone got me a consultation with him immediately, he was upfront, honest, and explained step-by-step everything entirely while at the same time trying to save me money by just following...
Posted by Paul | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Understanding and efficient!
Brian is a blessing in this industry. He was understanding in what I needed done and was sharp in finding numerous options to resolve my issue. Friendly, as he is well spoken and intelligible. I felt he made an earnest and honest effort in finding the least troublesome options first. I found Bria...
Posted by Kelly | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate settlement
Brian was excellent walking me through the estate process. He answered all my questions and filed all paperwork. He was very pleasant to work with. I would recommend Brian to anyone looking for help.
Brian Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I supervised Brian's work for several years, and I still work with him closely on several matters, and I fully endorse Brian's competence, integrity and dedication to being a strong advocate for his clients in a cost-effective and practical manner."
"Brian is an experienced and extremely knowledgeable attorney. His ability to handle both simple and complex issues effectively is exceptional. I'm happy to endorse his services."
"Brian is one of the most talented and one of the smartest Probate lawyers in Las Vegas. His honesty, attention to detail, client relationships, and skills are second to none. If you have a probate, estate, or guardianship need, I highly recommend Brian!"
"Mr. Nelson is an honest and thorough attorney that takes pride in his work, and knows and understands the intricacies of complex estate planning. I'm happy to endorse Mr. Nelson's services."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
2023 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
2022 Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
2022 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
2021 Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2021
2021 Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
2021 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Honor Roll, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Brian H. Nelson
2020 - 2021
Partner, Goodsell Law Group
2019 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Goodsell Law Group
2013 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Goodsell & Olsen, LLP
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Goodsell & Olsen, LLP
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Sumsion Business Law
Associations
Probate and Trust Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Muttitt v. Rosa (In re Estate of Kennedy), 2018 Nev. App. Unpub. LEXIS 25 *, 2018 WL 1036893
Affirmed
Education
2013
William S. Boyd School of Law
2009
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2019
FreeNevadaProbate.com
When Can I Use an Affidavit of Entitlement?
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do i have a right to take claim to my mother's and stepfather house if both names were on title.
01 Apr 2026
Q&A
How do i start probate if no will ?
01 Apr 2026
Q&A
Can my son get his grandma death certificate along with his grand father need
07 Mar 2026