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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 93 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2026 | Probate

A trusted advisor in your time of need!

We first connected with Brian through Avvo after he responded to our estate question, and from that very first interaction, he stood out. When we followed up by email to ask about a consultation, he responded within hours and arranged a no-fee consult that same week. During our consultation, Brian... was absolutely exceptional. He walked us through each of our issues one by one, drew on his experience to tell us exactly what he would do in our situation, and even offered recommendations that would save us money. He was never rushed, always professional, and made sure every one of our questions and concerns was fully addressed. If you're dealing with probate or estate matters, look no further. Brian is the real deal. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2026

Great Work!!

Brain did an outstanding job on my case. He updated and comforted my family and I the entire way. Very polite and patient. If you get the chance to work with him, take it!

Posted by ROBERT | January 28, 2026

Excellent Experience

I had an excellent experience working with Brian Nelson. He was professional, responsive, and thoughtful in how he approached a complex and time-sensitive matter. Brian clearly understands both the legal landscape and the human side of difficult situations, which made a real difference throughout the... process. His guidance and involvement were impactful in moving things forward efficiently and constructively, and I appreciated how clearly he communicated at every step. I would absolutely recommend Brian to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy attorney who takes their role seriously and treats clients with respect.

Posted by Brenda | January 28, 2026 | Probate

We walked into Mr. Nelson’s office without an appointment, and he took the time to see us immediately. He listened carefully, to

We walked into Mr. Nelson’s office without an appointment, and he took the time to see us immediately. He listened carefully, took notes, and asked thoughtful clarifying questions before offering his advice. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to. His guidance ultimately save...d us money and helped resolve our issue within 24 hours. If we ever need an attorney for probate, trusts, trust litigation, or related matters, we would not hesitate to contact him again. He genuinely cares about helping his clients achieve the best possible outcome — a quality that is increasingly rare.

Posted by Isabelle | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Brian Nelson was a pleasure to work with!

Brian Nelson is truly a gift. I have dealt with so many lawyers and notaries since the passing of my husband and he has gone above and beyond every single step of the way. He is fair, he is very responsive, and he works for your best interest. I would highly highly recommend him to anyone.

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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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