Brian Scott Nelson
also known as Brian S. Nelson, Brian Nelson
About me
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. 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 five 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.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Car Accident: 50%27 years, 2 thousand cases
- Personal Injury: 25%27 years, 1 thousand cases
- Slip and Fall: 20%27 years, 500 cases
- Wrongful Death: 5%27 years, 25 cases
Payment
Fees:
Contingent (25-40%), Free consultation (30 minutes)
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Contact info
9401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 608
Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| WA | Active | 2015 | 09/16/2016 |
| CA | Active | 1989 | 08/24/2016 |
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| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Attorneys in California Nominee | California Top Attorneys | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyer 2015 | Super Lawyers | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 Litigator Award | Litigator Awards, Trial Board of Regents | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyer 2014 | Super Lawyers | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyer of California | Super Lawyers | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Attorneys in Southern California | Top Attorneys | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member | Million Dollar Advocates | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dean's Merit Scholarship | Pepperdine University Of Law | 1984 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| 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 |
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| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Santa Monica Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| F.O. v. Aguilar | $700,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John Doe v. Car Manufacturer | $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MS v. Los Angeles | $425,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| 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 | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Pepperdine University School of Law | N/A | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
| Washington State University | N/A | Other - Bachelors | 1984 |
| Seattle Prepatory | Graduated in 3 years | High School | 1979 |
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| The Lawyer's View | Auto accident uninsured motorist insurance issues | 1999 |