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About James
Biography
James Nelson is a shareholder at Betts Patterson Mines where he has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years. He has a diverse complex litigation practice including business, intellectual property, insurance coverage, professional liability, and estate litigation. Mr. Nelson has represented a wide range of clients that include manufacturers, financial institutions, distributors, retailers, insurers, professionals, and technology companies. He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho. Mr. Nelson is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” each year from 2003 to 2013. He is also a frequent writer and speaker in the legal community.
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in Idaho for 16 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 18 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 21 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 45 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S.
701 Pike Street One Convention Place, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98101-3927
Law Offices of James Donald Nelson
One Convention Pl Ste 1400, 701 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Top Attorney in Commercial Litigation,
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
League of Justice,
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
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AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
International Association of Defense Counsel, Business Litigation Committee
Chair
International Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
Oregon State Bar Association
Member
Idaho State Bar Association
Member
Alaska Bar Association
Member
Washington State Patent Law Association
Member
LAWorld
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. The James Marshall Hendrix Foundation
The Foundation prevailed on summary judgment and on appeal in the Ninth Circuit.
Education
2006
International Association of Defense Counsel
1983
National Institute of Trial Advocacy's Regional Trial Program
1980
University of Washington -Seattle
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
Fifth Annual Conference on Complex Licensing Transactions
Recent Developments in Antitrust Law that Impact Intellectual Property Licensing Transactions
2006
International Association of Defense Counsel
Trial Advocacy Program
Publications
2011
Defense Counsel Journal
Developments in Antitrust Law That Impact Intellectual Property Licensing Transactions
2005
Defense Research Institute Commercial Litigation Committee Newsletter The Business Suit 1-2
Losing Priority: Security Interests in Collateral Obtained in Contravention of the Federal Securities Laws