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Brian Nelson

Brian Nelson

also known as Brian H. Nelson

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 12 years

Probate Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Probate, Litigation, Trusts

9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

13 years

40%
Litigation 30%

13 years

30%
Trusts 30%

13 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 12 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian H. Nelson

9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV, 89134

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Brian Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 25 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Omar | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Knowledgeable and Reliable Estate Attorney

Brian Nelson, Esq. and the Law Offices of Brian H. Nelson were a tremendous help to me. Brian was extremely efficient and responsive to my time sensitive estate legal matter. Brian and his firm handled the filing to the court in a prompt manner and the firm was responsive in providing updates for me ...throughout the process. The moment the Court had resolved the matter, I received an update along with the necessary paperwork. I cannot thank the Law Offices of Brian H. Nelson enough!

Posted by Tom | December 02, 2024 | Estate Planning

Tom - business owner

I’ve done business with several estate and probate attorneys in Metro Las Vegas and Brian has been outstanding. Easy to communicate with, keeps his promises and doesn’t waste any time doing it. Thank you to Brian and staff.

Posted by Ann | August 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Reliable Estate Attorney: Brian Offers Affordable, Accurate Settlements with Exceptional Service

Brian is an exceptional resource and estate attorney who ensures quick and accurate settlements. Recommended by my realtor, who praised him highly, Brian exceeded all my expectations. Working with Brian is effortless. He always answers the phone promptly, or returns calls within a few hours. He li...stens to all concerns and answers all questions with compassion and precision. I recall when the title company was ready to close on our house, awaiting Brian's approval. Even though he was about to enter a courtroom, he answered the phone and arranged for his paralegal to finalize everything promptly. Beyond his extraordinary legal expertise, Brian is practical and seeks the most affordable solutions, providing all available options to win your case. He makes it very clear that he is there to preserve your estate and ensure you get the most out of your inheritance. Brian is truly a gem and I would recommend him to anyone!!

Posted by Larissa | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and trustworthy - highly recommend .

Mr. Nelson managed a case for my siblings and I. He was extremely professional, trustworthy and always seeking solutions to some complexities we had in our case . He takes the time to communicate and explain the steps to take. His fees were also very reasonable. My background is from the legal fi...eld and I can highly recommend using the services of Mr. Brian H. Nelson.

Posted by Mimi | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Excellent lawyer!

I would like to say how impressed I am with the excellent level of service and professionalism I received when I recently retained Brian Nelson for legal assistance regarding my elderly mother. He was extremely knowledgeable, his communication was second to none, he was quick and thorough to resolv...e my legal matter and provided me with sound advice that put my mind at ease. I can't thank him enough for his guidance and compassion through a difficult time. I highly recommend Brian to all, you will not be disappointed.

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Brian Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Goodsell

Probate lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Kegan Monks

Probate lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Sagar Raich

Probate lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Jeffrey Gronich

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Thomas Grover

Litigation lawyer

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Daniel Goodsell

Estate planning lawyer

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Kegan Monks

Guardianship lawyer

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Michael Olsen

Litigation lawyer

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Sagar Raich

Business lawyer

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Michael Beede

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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

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Education

2013

William S. Boyd School of Law

2009

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2019

Languages

English

French

Activity

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