Brian Scott Nelson
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Licensed for 31 years
- Free consultation
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Legal guides written by Brian Nelson
- What to Do in Case of a Hit and Run Motor Vehicle AccidentLast updated at: February 8, 2019
About Brian
Brian Nelson is a 10 out of 10 rated Super Lawyer who will get the maximum recovery for you.
Brian Nelson comes from a family of lawyer/athletes. His father, Richard Nelson, was the senior partner at the largest firm in Bellevue, Washington for many years. He received the prestigious 50th year award by the State Bar. His brother Eric Nelson, a former University of Washington basketball player, heads his own firm in Seattle, Washington and teams up with Brian as co-counsel on many cases. He was named the Washington Lawyer/Athlete of the Year. His brother Peter Nelson practices law in San Marino, California and is a Certified Wine Specialist. He ran the Paris Marathon and is an avid tennis and basketball player. 6 foot 5 inch Brian was on the Pepperdine Team that won the Schick Superhoops Competition. His Lawyer League Teams consistently won the Landau Lawyers Basketball League. He is also a serious mountain biker and snowboard/skier. His work ethic and competitive spirit will get you the top recovery in your case.
Mr. Brian Nelson is a member of the Million dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is subject to strict review and is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements as principal counsel. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy, and provides members with a national network of experienced colleagues for professional referral and information exchange in major cases.
Brian Nelson is a member of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Attorneys), an association of Top Tier Trial Attorneys whose mission is the preservation of the civil jury trial. "Justice by the People," is the primary purpose of ABOTA. They seek attorneys who display skill, civility and integrity, and help younger attorneys achieve a higher level of trial advocacy. They educate the public about the vital importance of the Seventh Amendment. Thomas Jefferson was of the opinion that the right to trial by a jury of fellow citizens was a more important safeguard of personal liberty than the right to vote. With a jury, the rights and duties of each of us are decided by our fellow citizens, not by some bureaucrat or governmental functionary. ABOTA agrees with Jefferson and is a leader in the fight to preserve and protect your right to a jury trial. ABOTA is dedicated to “Justice by the People.”
Brian has also been awarded the title of Super Lawyer for the past seven years in a row. Each year, no more than 5% of all lawyers in the State of California are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
Practice areas
- Car accident: 50%
Auto, truck, motorcycle, bus and pedestrian accidents.
31 years, 2,000 cases
- Personal injury: 25%
All personal injury, including brain damage, wrongful death, assault and battery, negligent security, premises liability, product defects and negligence.
31 years, 1,000 cases
- Slip and fall accident: 20%
Premises liability accidents.
31 years, 500 cases
- Wrongful death: 5%
Wrongful death caused by the negligence of others.
31 years, 25 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Photos and videos
Contact
Law Offices of Brian Nelson
9401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 608
Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
Website
Law Offices Of Brian Nelson, Seattle
1001 4th Avenue, Suite 4400
Seattle, WA, 98154-1192
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2015 | 04/29/2020 |
| CA | Active | 1989 | 01/20/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer 2015 | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Attorneys in California Nominee | California Top Attorneys | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer 2014 | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| 2014 Litigator Award | Litigator Awards, Trial Board of Regents | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer of California | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Top Attorneys in Southern California | Top Attorneys | 2012 |
| Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member | Million Dollar Advocates | 2005 |
| Dean's Merit Scholarship | Pepperdine University Of Law | 1984 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior partner | Law Offices of Brian Nelson, A Professional Corporation | 2009 - Present |
| Trial Attorney | Brian S. Nelson, Attorney at Law | 2008 - 2010 |
| Trial Attorney | Stoll, Nussbaum & Polakov | 2000 - 2007 |
| Associate Attorney | Wilson, Kenna & Borys | 1992 - 2000 |
| Attorney | Rushfeldt, Sheeley & Drake | 1989 - 1992 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Association for Justice | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Beverly Hills Bar Association | Officer | 2009 - Present |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Los Angeles Bar Association Referral Service | Qualified Referral Attorney | 2008 - Present |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2007 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Million Dollar Advocates | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2001 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1989 - Present |
| United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Member | 1989 - Present |
| Santa Monica Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 2016 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Court of Appeal of California | Schiavo v. Gold Strike Casino | 2007 |
| Court of Appeal | Carpenter v. American Honda Motor Co. | 2005 |
| California Reporter | Pacific Estates v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles | 1999 |
| Court of Appeal of California | Santa Patricia Investments v. Superior Court of Mono County | 1992 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine Univ SOL | Law | 1988 |
| Washington St Univ | undergraduate | 1984 |
| Seattle Prepatory | High School | 1979 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Lawyer's View | Auto accident uninsured motorist insurance issues | 1999 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| J.G. v. S.E. | $900,000 |
| Confidential Settlement | $11.5 million |
| F.O. v. Aguilar | $700,000 |
| John Doe v. Car Manufacturer | $500,000 |
| MS v. Los Angeles | $425,000 |
| TP vs. USAA | $100,000 policy limits |
|---|---|
| Craig M. v. S. Apartments | $250,000 |
| JG v. Farmers | Arbitration award $224,000 |
| Janet A. v. LT Trust | $425,000 |
| J.A. vs. Family Trust | $425,000 |
| Troy H. vs. S. Apartments | $300,000 |
| Scott P. v. E.M. and USAA Insurance Co. | $530,000 |
| Nancy N. v. Mercury Insurance, et al. | $115,000 |
| V.S. v. Apartment Group | $150,000 |
| E.S. v. Nationwide Insurance | $156,000 |
| E. Ruiz v. Star Indemnity | $100,000 insurance policy limits |
| Rene G. v. Safeco Insurance | $100,000 policy limits |
| Angela C. vs. Marie J. | $100,000 policy limits |
| Cooper v. CA | $6.5 million |
| Ruiz v. Vicens | $493,200 |
| Lelong v. Seifert | $500,000 |
| James Q. v. Twitchell | $100,000 policy limits |
| Volk v. Aspen | $675,000 |
| Torres v. Brown | $4.3 million dollar verdict |
| Nancy K. v. Orchard Harvest | $500,000 |
| Healy vs. Altamarino | $300,000 |
| John Doe v. Unnamed Defendant | $500,000 |
| Munoz v. CW Trust | $150,000 settlement |
| C.W. v. Benihana | $350,000 settlement |
| DAB vs. DC Trust | $500,000 |
| Maria A. v. City of LA | $850,000 |
| Rascon v. Go Fresh, Inc. | $800,000 |
I highly recommend Brian Nelson
Posted by Joseph
Wed Sep 30 2009
Thank you Brian!!
Posted by libby
Wed Sep 30 2009
Nothing short of amazing!!
Posted by Saude
Mon Oct 28 2019
Small case, good results
Posted by Bill
Fri Jul 12 2019
Honest, Patient, Talented, Experienced, and Caring
Posted by anonymous
Thu Apr 04 2019
Great professionalism and service
Posted by NoisyClam
Sun Mar 24 2019
This Professional Will Not Let You Down. Thank You Brian Nelson.
Posted by Joseph
Wed Sep 14 2016
great experience
Posted by Wiebe
Tue Feb 24 2015
Outstanding Personal Injury Attorney
Posted by Craig
Sat Feb 21 2015
Auto Accident Case
Posted by Debbie
Fri Sep 13 2013
Attorney endorsements
(14)Jason Friedman, Insurance Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Nelson is an excellent trial attorney and an accomplished and effective advocate for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Hosep Yepremian, Personal injury Attorney on May 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Erik Alberts, Car accident Attorney on Sep 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I've worked against him, and later, beside him. He is a true professional. He is knowledgeable on the legal issues, and tenacious before a jury. Always on the client's side, he is personable and friendly in an informal setting, but the fighter in him is provoked at Trial. He's handled thousands of cases. That kind of experience is invaluable.
Michael Coletti, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 4, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nelson is an extraordinarily experienced and aggressive attorney. He is adept in all phases of litigation and fights vigorouosly for his clients. He is versatile in those areas of medicine that pertain to his clients' injuries. A well known and well respected trial lawyer in Southern California.
Brian Carness, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian Nelson was my mentor when I first entered the practice of law. I feel lucky to have learned under his tutelage. I owe much of my own success to the many things that Brian taught me. He handles himself with dignity and respect at all times.
Sean Novak, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian Nelson is one of the most creative and effective attorneys practicing in California. His ability to analyze a case and zero in on the key issues consistently generates impressive results.
Anthony Kohrs, Litigation Attorney on Jan 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Nelson is a zealous advocate for his clients. He exhibits the highest level of professional courtesy without compromising the interestes of his clients. His results speak for themselves and I give him my highest recommendation.
Torsten Bassell, Wrongful death Attorney on Dec 6, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of knowing Brian Nelson for many years. Since I first met him, I have had the opportunity to see Brian's interaction with his clients and his zealous work on their behalf. From my experience, I can confidently say that Brian Nelson is an attorney of the highest caliber. He achieves phenomenal results for his clients, who are always extremely grateful to him for the care, compassion, and hard work that he puts into their case. Furthermore, Brian has the trial experience and accreditations to fight any case every step of the way. In short, Brian Nelson is an exceptional lawyer, whom any client would be privileged to have working on their case.
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been acquainted with him and worked with him occasionally since 1989.
Brandon Murphy, Business Attorney on Oct 5, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian Nelson is a consummate professional who fights for his clients. He's a skilled negotiator and knows the law. His willingness to try cases means he's able to command large settlements. I have referred cases to him and all of them have been pleased by the special attention he gives them, his genuine concern for their well-being and the stellar results he achieved.
David Ring, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 2, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian is an outstanding lawyer who obtains excellent results for his clients. He takes on tough cases and wins. If you hire Brian as your lawyer, you have hired a dedicated professional who will fight to the end for you and your cause.
I endorse this lawyer's work. Brian is an aggressive litigator, yet maintains his professionalism. He certainly is very well qualified to handle the largest and most complex personal injury matter.
Christopher Kanjo, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on Sep 23, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I first worked with Mr. Nelson on cases when we were associates at the same firm. Since then, he has represented me in my own personal injury case, where he obtained an excellent recovery. I have referred friends, relatives and clients to him, and all have been very pleased with the results. Mr. Nelson genuinely cares about his clients as people. He knows the law and the strategy. And he always makes every effort necessary to secure the highest amount possible. For all these reasons I am pleased to endorse Mr. Nelson.
Brian Breiter, Spinal cord injury Attorney on Sep 21, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Mr. Nelson for years. He is a tiger and a fantastic advocate for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer's work.
Cost
- Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%
Questions answered by Brian Nelson
Legal guides written by Brian Nelson
- What to Do in Case of a Hit and Run Motor Vehicle AccidentLast updated at: February 8, 2019