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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

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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 16 - 20 of 21 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Cindy | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Incredibly helpful and honest

My sister recently retained Mr. Nelson for a probate issue after unexpectedly losing her husband to cancer. My sister has a learning disability and her family in California has been very concerned about her. There are many issues to deal with and after my sister asked him to please call me -- he di...d just that. I was able to ask questions and get some clarity into her obstacles with the house and reverse mortgage. Mr. Nelson is extremely knowledgeable and willing to explain the current situation and answered all my questions. We all feel soooo much better knowing Mr. Nelson is on her side and fighting in her very best interest.

Posted by Colin | September 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Simply Cannot Say Enough Good Things About Brian!

I initially contacted Brian in relation to a delicate family matter. As someone who had only been living in both the US and the Las Vegas area for a short while, I literally had no idea where to begin. However, after a short consultation with Brian, I began to feel not only enlightened as to the va...rious points of law relevant to this matter but also optimistic that, by working with him, we could achieve a 'best case scenario' outcome. To cut a long story short, several weeks after engaging his services, he successfully delivered the result that he had said he hoped would be possible. I was delighted with the outcome he was able to achieve for me and pleasantly surprised that the fees in connection with this matter were so reasonable. If you are looking for a lawyer in the area of probate and estate planning, do yourself a favor and hire Brian Nelson. I'm 100% confident that you won't regret it!

Posted by Gail | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

SILVER LINING

I had promised to be his seventh review, however, I am humbled to be number Nine. I called Brian H. Nelson my SILVER LINING because when you lose a loved one there maybe nothing to be happy or smile about. Brian was that bright spot. He was referred to me at a time when I had been left out in the ...cold and in the middle of trying to sale my late uncle's home and it needed to be an ancillary filing because he had two places of residency. In California and Las Vegas. Brian stepped in literally at the last minute ( March 29th) and obtained an ancillary filing and then an order for us to meet a May 12th closing deadline. On August 11th we had our final court hearing. The wait was because we had a waiting period pursuant to statute. Upon retaining his services, I told my California Attorney that he had 6 great reviews and I was promising to be his seventh. I have been overwhelmed with family drama. Brian professionally handled my case which included my uncle's children being disinherited. Sensitive case is an understatement. To date, we have almost finished our professional relationship. However, this wonderful, kind and caring attorney took care of ALL my legal needs and we have yet to meet face to face. Brian H. Nelson will always be my SILVER LINING. Just told him today that I hope to have all matters taken care of so that I can mourn/celebrate the anniversary of my uncle Charles Goolsby on september 28, 2017. Without Brian, I would have been lost. Because of Brian I know this will happen. I highly recommend him to anyone, especially if your situation is stressful he will make it peaceful again. Thank you, Brian❤️

Posted by Christina | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Guardianship

Brian Nelson was my family's God sent! Brilliant, honest, and a gentleman. I believe my case was challenging because we lived out of state, both parents lived in Las Vegas... So yes, many phone consultations, both parents moved to assisted living, Brian even took a personal approach, graciously han...d delivered personal items to them.. Our family hired the Goodsell & Olsen Firm when both my parents rapidly went down hill, and like most families there were No WILLs, or TRUSTS, just sibling rivalry. It was a nightmare for us, except Brian was the light that got us thru it all. He truly is amazingly intelligent, humble, & an excellent listener. The whole process can takes months to complete that's why I recommend Brian Nelson because he will become your trusted " best confidant" in this sensitive issue. Brian will always have your family's best interest in mind, he will give you options if needed or consultation, he is always readily available to talk with but most importantly he is assumes the STRESS which allows you to continue to live your own life and that helps you stay focused on what's important in your life. Brian Nelson is a trustworthy lawyer any family can rely upon to create a desirable outcome no matter how complicated the situation appears. He is worth all five ⭐️ 's!!

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2016 | Real Estate

when the situation looked hopeless.....

monster of a real estate deal with multiple programs that included a lis pendens, a guardianship, an uninsured deed, undisclosed heirs, and then it got ugly... Mr Nelson stepped in with most of the missing pieces and suggestions on how to close the transaction with everyone winding up happy. Saved t...he deal.

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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

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Sagar Raich

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Michael Beede

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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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