Rod Nelson was raised in the Yakima Valley and chose to return to Central Washington after completing his education at the University of Washington. Nelson is a personal injury lawyer focusing on auto accidents, products liability, workplace and nursing home injuries. He is a past member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Board of Governors and past president of the Yakima County Bar Association. He is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. Nelson is a volunteer attorney for Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services and a Judge Pro Tem for Yakima County Superior Court. He prides himself in giving friendly, personal service to his clients.
When he is not practicing law, Nelson spends his free time skiing or climbing mountains. Nelson's ascents include Cho Oyu Mountain in the Himalayas, the sixth highest peak in the world; Huascaran, the fourth highest peak in the Peruvian Andes; the North Ridge of the Grand Teton; Mt. Rainier's Liberty Ridge; and Yosemite's El Capitan and Half Dome. Nelson also has a black belt in Shudokan Karate.
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Practice Area
33%-33%
State: Washington
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
12 Client Reviews
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Posted by Bo | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Exceptional Attorney
Extremely professional and diligent attorney. His firm was in constant contact throughout litigation. Rod and his staff made the whole process very easy and stress free. Rod did an amazing job with settling my case and I couldn’t be more happy with the results.
Posted by Sandra | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Honest and Straightforwad
I was injured in a car accident, underwent several years of therapy and then surgery. Trusting that the insurance company would be fair, it came down to having only 2 weeks left before my statue of limitations ran out. I contacted Rod Nelson at the urgency of a friend. He listened to the situation an...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Car Accident
Mr. Nelson was excellent with my case he walked me thru this whole process step by step and he took care of anything i need and answer my question right there and then.
Posted by Wendy | May 03, 2013 | Animal & Dog Bites
Grateful for Help with Dog Bite Case
I am writing to formally thank you for helping me with my dog bite case. Not only was the financial settlement much larger than I had ever anticipated it would be, I was also very pleased and pleasantly surprised with the amount of emotional support you provided. Being bitten by a dog while I was d...
"I endorse this lawyer. Rod and I tried a case together almost 30 years ago. He was an excellent lawyer then...and time has only made him better. He cares about his clients and has a compassionate and sensible approach to resolving claims. He is humble for sure. He is also one of the best trial lawyers I know."
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2023
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2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2009
Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005 - Present
Children's Wishes and DreamsBoard Member
2008 - 2010
Montessori Society of YakimaBoard Member
2005 - 2006
Yakima County Bar AssociationPresident
1995 - 2000
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1978
JD - top 10% of class; Moot Court Honor Board
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts - magna cum laude
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