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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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Chat withState: Idaho
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
State: Utah
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
618 W Riverside Ave, Suite 300, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Patrick | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential
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...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Attorney!!!
John, Handled a dispute with my neighbors perfectly!!! He recommended we try mediation, when I was ready to go to court. Given his great advice, I am hopeful over time I may have a relationship with all my neighbors, rather than frustration and anxiety every time I see them. I feel good moving...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic, Honest Man!!
John handled a difficult case for me, came up with innovative solutions, and really knows how to "think outside the box". My step-father, who recently retired as a Dean at Loyolla Law School, was equally impressed with Mr. Nelson. I was happy with the outcome of my case, and then Mr. Nelson gave me a...
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Have worked with John in bar related activitites and know his reputation before the Courts."
Personal injury lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyers in America -- Commercial Litigation, US News and World Report
2005 - Present
Attorney, Foster Pepper Shefelman
1990 - 2005
Attorney, Preston Gates & Ellis, LLP
1988 - 1990
Law Clerk, US District Court ED Washington
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
Defense verdict
$250,000 award plus fees and costs for willful infringement
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
MA - Masters
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Venue and Jurisdiction in Federal Courts
2011
Effective Use of Summary Judgment in Federal Courts
2010
Commencing Action, Responsive Pleadings: When to Use, What and How
2009
Zen and the Art of Post-Employment Agreements
2007
Anatomy of an Employment Trial
2007
Key Ethical Issues in Employment Cases
2006
Depositions in a Commercial Case -- Defense Perspective
2006
Documenting Discipline and Discharge from a Trial Lawyer's Perspective
2006
Trial Themes
2005
Can You Hear Me Now?!? What Mediators, Arbitrators and Litigators Really Want to Say to Each Other
2005
Sex & Other Discrimination Claims
1997
Pleadings and Motion Practice
1997
Basic Wage & Hour Law in Washington
1997
Employee Handbooks, Hiring, Firing & Employee Contracts
1994
ER 702 and Expert Opinion Testimony
N/A
Venue and Jurisdiction in Fedral Courts
2007
2006
2003
2003
1997
1997
1997
1995
1994