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John Ray Nelson
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John Ray Nelson has represented clients from around the world in state and federal courts throughout the Northwest United States in a broad variety of civil cases, including all types of intellectual property matters, environmental cases, employment claims and complex commercial matters ranging from securities claims to real estate cases.
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Licensed in Idaho for 19 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 39 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 38 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Foster Pepper PLLC
618 W Riverside Ave, Suite 300, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Patrick | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Review of John Ray Nelson, Spokane, WA
I put a residential house up for sale in September. An offer was made but the realtor prepared a disclosure that did not accurately reflect the sale offer. The purchaser refused to allow a correction. John worked through the problem with the real estate company and kept me fully informed of each p...
John Ray Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Have worked with John in bar related activitites and know his reputation before the Courts."
Erik Highberg
Personal injury lawyer
Richard Eymann
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyers in America -- Commercial Litigation, US News and World Report
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, Foster Pepper Shefelman
1990 - 2005
Attorney, Preston Gates & Ellis, LLP
1988 - 1990
Law Clerk, US District Court ED Washington
Associations
2007 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2006 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
1987 - Present
Utah State BarMember
1986 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington Federal Bar AssociationPresident
2002 - 2003
Washinton State Bar Association - Litigation SectionChairman
1997 - 2004
Washington State Bar Association - Litigation SectionExecutive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Aardema v. Northwest Dairy Association
Defense verdict
Microsoft v. Alpine Industries
$250,000 award plus fees and costs for willful infringement
Education
1986
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Washington
MA - Masters
1981
Utah State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1981
Utah State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
E.D.WA. Annual Meeting
Venue and Jurisdiction in Federal Courts
2011
5th Annual Federal Civil Trial Practice Seminary
Effective Use of Summary Judgment in Federal Courts
2010
The Mechanics of Washington Civil Procedure
Commencing Action, Responsive Pleadings: When to Use, What and How
2009
Non-Competes in a Down Economy
Zen and the Art of Post-Employment Agreements
2007
Northwest Association of Human Resource Professionals
Anatomy of an Employment Trial
2007
Cutting Edge Issues in Employment Law
Key Ethical Issues in Employment Cases
2006
Litigation Section CLE, Elements of Litigation: Advanced Strategies, Techniques and Demonstrations from Both Sides of the Bar
Depositions in a Commercial Case -- Defense Perspective
2006
Lorman Education Services
Documenting Discipline and Discharge from a Trial Lawyer's Perspective
2006
CLE: Trial Techniques for Every Attorney
Trial Themes
2005
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Can You Hear Me Now?!? What Mediators, Arbitrators and Litigators Really Want to Say to Each Other
2005
Laws Against Discrimination in Rental Properties, Olympic Rental Association
Sex & Other Discrimination Claims
1997
WSBA Litigation Section's Civil Procedure Deskbook
Pleadings and Motion Practice
1997
Ethical Considerations and Litigation of Wage and Hour Claims, National Business Institute
Basic Wage & Hour Law in Washington
1997
Appropriate Termination Practices at Washington State Bar Association CLE
Employee Handbooks, Hiring, Firing & Employee Contracts
1994
WSBA Litigation Section's Trial Manual
ER 702 and Expert Opinion Testimony
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E.D.WA. Annual Meeting
Venue and Jurisdiction in Fedral Courts
Publications
2007
Washington State Bar Journal
Book Review: Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts
2006
Documenting Discharge and Discipline from a Trial Lawyer's Perspective
Lorman Employment Law CLE
2003
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Non-Compete, Confidentiality and Solicitation Materials, and Terminating the Employment Relationship
2003
Washington Wage and Hour Update
Personal Liability for Directors and Managers and Litigation of FLSA Claims
1997
CLE Essentials of Advising the Small Business
Employment: Creation and Use of An Employment Manual; Agreements and Their Enforceability; and Harassment Suits
1997
Appropriate Termination Practices at Washington State Bar Association CLE
Employee Handbooks, Hiring, Firing & Employee Contracts
1997
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Basic Wage & Hour Law in Washington
1995
Washington State Bar Association Deskbook
Pleadings and Motion Practice
1994
WSBA Litigation Section's Trial Manual
ER 702 and Expert Opinion Testimony