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Most people believe that older lawyers are better attorneys because they tend to have more experience. While it's challenging to overstate the value of experience in law, I believe it is often confused with the idea of an individual honing their craft to perfection over many years. Unfortunately, what seems to be the case is many attorneys will learn what they learn at the beginning of their practice and stick with that.
An aspect many people might not consider is if an attorney is not consistently mindful, they may develop an unconscious level of hubris commensurate to their experience. If you believe that you have seen it all and know it all, then why would you ever bother to keep learning?
Law is constantly in flux. With new cases are being decided every day, and new legislation being signed into law by the legislature, it is entirely impossible to stick with what you "knew" while still being an effective lawyer for your clients.
As a relatively young lawyer, I believe I bring something unique to the table. I lack the hubris of more "experienced" attorneys so I am constantly learning and exploring new approaches to solving old problems. With me, you get the energy, drive, and passion necessary to achieve the maximum result in a case.
I take pride in the results I get for my clients. As much as may enjoy crushing the other side when they deserve it, it is often my opinion that fire and blood is not always the best option. Oftentimes, working together with the other side to resolve an issue can be just as, if not more productive. I have never done a mediation that has not settled.
I submit to you dear reader, that when you picture a man tirelessly honing his craft to perfection over many years, what you are imagining is me, or at least the ideal that I hold myself to.
While I spent quite of bit of time minimizing the benefits of experience above, I happen to have quite a bit of it when it comes to employment matters, personal injury, and property damage claims on high-end vehicles. I have achieved multiple seven-figure settlements, litigated class action lawsuits, and have developed a certain specialization in forcing insurance companies to play fair. I love what I do, which is why I haven't worked a day in my life since I passed the bar.
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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Kaelan is the best!
I came to Kaelan with an employment case and went over all the details with him. He broke things down for me in a way that was easy to understand, let me know the process of working though the case, and keeps me updated with communication. Anytime I reach out, I get a quick reply and it feels like Ka...
Posted by Shokan | October 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Experience
I had a favorable experience with attorney Nielsen. I called more than ten lawyers, but no one wanted to take it, considering that this was not a serious matter. My lawyer not only took my case, but also completed it to the final completion. Always kept me informed, give feedback in time. Thank you v...
Posted by Cecilia G. | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly recommend
I needed a lawyer for my personal injury case and came across Kaelan Nielsen, after reading his reviews I decided to reach out to him. The entire process from start to finish was extremely stress free. Every question and concern I had, he made sure to answer and reassure me. He took a very stressful ...
Posted by Adam | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Made me rethink lawyers in general
I have been really lucky to have had the chance to hire Kaelan twice now. He made the case with my car accident smooth and less awful having to deal with what happened. Then again with my employment case as well. Kaelan is an all around solid and honest man who always gives updates as to what's goi...
Posted by Jessica | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Dream Team
My partner & I were referred to Kaelan after enduring a horrific car accident with an underage driver. From the moment we first contacted him, he put us at ease. He was extremely thorough, answering our many questions and addressing all our concerns. He's extremely responsive and also has assistants ...
"Kaelan offers the perfect mix of exceptional competence and individualized client attention. He is consistently on the cutting edge of developments in the field of personal injury law, giving his clients the advantage in negotiation and litigation against slow-moving defense counsel."
"Kaelan is a rising star. He is not only one of the smartest, naturally gifted lawyers I’ve ever met, but what sets him apart is his tremendous work ethic. I consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to work with him. I give my strongest possible endorsement to Mr. Neilsen."
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2023
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2022
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2022
Top Lawyers of Southern California, Top Lawyers
2022
Top Young Attorneys, Southern California's Top Young Attorneys
2021
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2021
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2020
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2021 - Present
Partner, Champion Law Firm, PPLC
2018 - Present
Junior Partner, Champion Law Firm
2017 - 2018
Associate, Knight Employment Law
2018 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2017 - Present
American Bar Association
2014 - 2017
Animal Legal Defense FundSecretary/Treasurer
$650,000 Settlement
$210,000
$1,000,000 Settlement
$50,000 Policy Limit Settlement
$37,500
$100,000 Policy Limit Settlement
$33,072.90
$100,000 Policy Limit Settlement
$39,000 Settlement
$524,500
$33,000 Settlement
$140,000
$62,646.26
$19,229.75 Settlement
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Legal Issues in Personal Injury and Criminal Law
2022
2021
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