I am a lifelong Modesto resident and have devoted myself to representing local people who have suffered work related injuries, or who have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of others. Additionally, when clients find themselves unable to work on a permanent basis, I can assist them in obtaining social security disability benefits.
My wife Sharilyn and I are supportive of local charitable organizations as well as the arts and cultural activities. We believe that it is our job to give back to the community that has helped to support us through the years.
Many of my clients have never needed an attorney before, or maybe had a bad experience in the past with the legal system in California. I think you will find me forthright and easy to talk to. Please call for an appointment if you think I might be able to assist you in a workers' compensation, personal injury, or social security disability matter.
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Practice Areas
40 years
40 years
15%-33%
State: California
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
421 13th St, Modesto, CA, 95354
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Posted by Alixandria | March 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Gary and his staff are excellent. He has years of experience and is dedicated to helping you. His attorneys are pitbulls and get the job done. Highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2013
This Attorney helped me get SSDI when I needed it. He was easy to work with throughout this process and I do recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
honestly, they got me the lowest settlement I’ve ever gotten. It was pretty insulting. To make matters worse they didn’t properly look over the paperwork before it was turned in and caused unnecessary delays to my money. This has drawn out for months, just trying to get the money from the settlement ...
Posted by Jacob | June 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Everything is someone else's fault or responsibility. He was fired due to incompetence. He did nothing to benefit me these last 10+ years. No medical treatment, no psychiatric treatment. Fact. I was diagnosed with PTSD by Dr. Robyn Shaffer over 15 years ago. Fact. He and his associates neve...
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2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Attorney of the Year, Workers' Compensation, California State Bar Association
2006
Applicant Attorney of the Year for Workers' Compensation, California State Bar Asscoiation
2007 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Gary Nelson
1994 - 1995
Judge Pro Tem, Stanislaus County Superior Court
1992 - 2007
Partner, Jones, Cochrane, Hollenback, Nelson Zumwalt
1989 - 1992
Attorney, Moorad, Clark & Gleason
1986 - 1989
Attorney, Strauss, Neibauer, Anderson & Hollenback
2006 - Present
California State Bar Executive CommitteeBoard Member
Member
Member
Member
1994 - 1995
Stanislaus County Superior CourtJudge Pro Tem
1991 - 1992
Stanislaus County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish