Michael Edward Nelson
About Michael
Biography
Mike Nelson is a litigator with years experience. A brain injury survivor, he is committed to helping those who continue to suffer devastating brain damage and serious injury. This year his TBI cases involving the Washington State DOT for negligent installation of cable barriers and another involving King County for an inadequate traffic control plan resolved for over a million dollars.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 50 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Nelson Blair Langer Engle, PLLC
12055 - 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA, 98125-6454
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Michael Edward Nelson's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2010
Skilled, knowledgeable, effective
Mike and his staff were uniformly excellent - highly competent, caring, efficient and wise. Mike's strategic approach to our case led to a favorable result in a relatively short period of time. We were always kept informed, but not overwhelmed with information, and we truly enjoyed working with him...
Posted by Jodi | March 9, 2010
Mike Nelson is a personable pleasant and effective lawyer
Mike Nelson took what was, to me, a devastating and confusing situation and clarified it into something I could handle. He talked to me in order to find out what my needs were and made sure that I was comfortable before he took any actions. There were no under the table dealings. I was part of eve...
Michael Edward Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Nelson is a world class complex injury lawyer. He has been a mentor to many and is highly ethical, honest, hardworking, and knowledgeable. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. A great attorney with experience in mild - severe brain injury cases. Michael Nelson is a great advocate with an excellent reputation."
"I have worked with Mike as co-counsel on a number of matters over the years. He is a brilliant attorney and a leader in the field."
"It is hard to conceive of a more qualified attorney to work with than Mike. Aside from the phenomenal job he did for one of my clients he has helped make Washington a safer place to live. His recent victory for Zach Lystedt is representative of the quality of his work. Lawyers rarely prevent injuries but in Mike's case high school athletes will forever be safer due to his efforts."
"I met Mike Nelson about 35 years ago. He was already devoted to helping injured people while I was, back then, still a "general practitioner" handling a few injury cases. My seeing Mike always fighting the good fight was a factor in my decision to commit myself entirely to working for injured people. I've seen Mike become a leader among lawyers helping injured people against insurance companies and corporations. He is a trusted advisor to even the most experienced lawyers; I still call him for advice. His devotion and preparation of his client's cases is second to none; he is one of the few lawyers actually respected and feared by insurance companies; he has built a firm of exceptional and passionate staff and lawyers, and he is an honorable man. I am in the same field of law, but I don't put myself in the same class. It's been my good fortune to know Mike Nelson."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Washington Law Politics
2016
Super Lawyer, Washington Law Politics
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Washington Law & Politics Magazine, SuperLawyers
2001
Certification of Appreciation, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
2001
Certification of Appreciation, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Associations
1980 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Member
Eagle Member
Member
Member
Member
Education
1974
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
2009
Lystedt Law - Attorneys Do the Right Thing
2009
Handling Brain Injury Cases
2008
Insurance Fair Conduct Act
2008
IFCA - How It Can Be Used & How to Begin the Process
2008
Resolution of Claims Against the Recovery
2008
The ERISA Apocalypse: Is The End Near?
2007
ERISA-New & Unsettling Developments
2006
Seizures & Psychological Connections in Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation
2006
Combining PIP and Medical Coverage
2005
Proving the Case to the Insurer
2005
Mike's List and Fred Langer's Disability CR36 Twists
2005
Presenting Your Arbitration at the Hearing
2004
Material On Bad Faith, Colossus, Farmers and Frivolity
2003
Motion To Deny Defense CR35 Medical Exam
2001
The Uses of Oral Medical Reports
2001
Understanding and Developing the Claim for Damages
1999
Enchanting Settlement Value
1999
How To Prevent PIP from Contaminating Your Case
Publications
2008
Languages
English