Troy Young Nelson

PRO

Troy Young Nelson

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at SPOKANE, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Litigation ... +2 more

103 E INDIANA AVE, STE. A, SPOKANE, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Troy

Biography

Experienced and compassionate representation. Call Today!

If you have an insurance issue, give me a call. I can help!

If you have a litigation matter, I can help!

Have you been injured in a car accident or suffered some other personal injury? I can help!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

For 14 years, I defended insurance companies and people who caused car accidents. Now I represent people injured in car accidents.

27 years | 500 cases

30%
Personal Injury 30%

27 years | 200 cases

30%
Lawsuits and Disputes 15%

15%
Litigation 15%

When you’re on either side of a civil lawsuit, you learn very quickly that civil litigation law covers an incredibly broad and intimidating range of situations within all aspects of life.

27 years | 400 cases

15%
Insurance 10%

27 years | 60 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 27 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

TROY NELSON

103 E INDIANA AVE, STE. A, SPOKANE, WA, 99207

tynelsonlaw.com/

Troy Young Nelson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer ever

Troy is currently my attorney representing me and doing an absolutely amazing job i have a very difficult case and ge is very good at getting rite back to me via email i have refred Troy to others and I know of at least one other person very close to me he has taken on her case as well keep up the am...azing work troy

Troy Nelson

Replied last October 20, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind review. Troy

Posted by Kristian | September 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I hired Nelson and Associates after my car accident in January of 2025. In only seven months, Troy negotiated a substantial settlement. Troy is knowledgeable, responsive and compassionate. I highly recommend!

Troy Nelson

Replied last October 20, 2025

Thank you, Kristian - It was a pleasure to represent such a nice person. I appreciate you! Troy

Posted by Christina | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Auto accident

Five stars to Troy Nelson for how he handled my auto accident claim. It’s clear he has a passion for helping injured people. He was both responsive and compassionate with me while being aggressive fighting for my case. He resolved the claim fairly quickly bringing closure to a very difficult time of ...my life.

Troy Nelson

Replied last November 16, 2018

Thank you, Christina. The pleasure was mine. I am so glad we were able to achieve a quick and fair resolution of your injury claim.

Posted by Brian | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing lawyer

Troy is definitely a lawyer who I highly recommend! He restored my gun rights, that I lost 10 years ago. His team are hard working for you and your best interest! We will continue business with him.

Posted by Jessica | March 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful! Resolved a long time issue for us...

Troy is definitely worth his weight in gold. He helped restore my husband's gun rights after a 10 year wait. There was a lot of messy paperwork and he and his office handled everything and let us know exactly how to handle the bits we needed to do. On the day of the hearing, we literally walked in, a...nd just a few minutes later were told that my husband had indeed earned his rights back. We are so grateful for all of the hard work Troy put in! Thank you Troy!

See All Client Reviews

Troy Young Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Troy
Sara Maleki headshot
Sara Maleki

Litigation lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a case against Troy a few years back. He was professional and a pleasure to work with. I endorse him."

Diana Nicole Ruff headshot
Diana Ruff

Litigation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a case against Troy, and found him to be professional, courteous, and well prepared. It was refreshing to have the opportunity to work with a litigation professional who can advocate for his client without denigrating opposing parties."

Matthew Thomas Ries headshot
Matthew Ries

Insurance lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Troy to anyone looking for a commercial litigation attorney. I have worked on cases with Troy in the past, and found him to be professional and a skillful litigator."

Christopher Joseph Kerley headshot
Christopher Kerley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Troy to be an excellant and well regarded trial lawyer who is always well-prepared, poised, pursuasive and respectfull. Anyone going to Troy for litigation representation would be well served."

Eric James Sachtjen headshot
Eric Sachtjen

Litigation lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Troy is a bright, energetic, and detail oriented attorney. He is a high quality individual that allows him to solve client's issues in an efficient and effective manner. I highly endorse Troy."

Kathleen Heather Paukert headshot
Kathleen Paukert

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Troy is an excellent lawyer. He is very good with clients. He is a great advocate for his client while treating everyone with respect."

Paul L. Kirkpatrick headshot
Paul Kirkpatrick

Litigation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Troy is an extremely capable lawyer who provides excellent representation for his clients. He is very well liked and respected in the legal community."

William A Buckholdt III headshot
William Buckholdt

Litigation lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Troy is an excellent litigation attorney who is able to bring a common sense approach to dealing with complicated and difficult situations. I have no hesitation referring my clients to Troy when they are in need of assistance in developing an appropriate litigation strategy whether before the suit is instituted or during the active phase of litigation."

Scott A Morris headshot
Scott Morris

Litigation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Troy is an outstanding litigator -- intelligent, always preapred, a strong advocate, and the consumate professional. Despite the fact that Troy is an extremely worthy opponent, he is a pleasure to work against (but someone you would much prefer to have on your side)."

Jessie Lee Harris headshot
Jessie Harris

Litigation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Troy is an excellent trial lawyer with outstanding work ethic. He takes a creative approach to solving complex problems."

Cynthia Lynne Schwartz headshot
Cynthia Schwartz

Litigation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Troy Nelson on several cases. He is a pleasure to work with. He is bright, he is thorough; he works hard, but he is also very easy to work with, fair, reasonable, and professional. He would be a great choice for any area of litigation work, and including personal injury and any associated areas."

Daniel E Stowe headshot
Daniel Stowe

Litigation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Troy has a unique ability to advocate on behalf of his client while disarming opposing counsel (and their clients) with his wit, manner, and professionalism. He is an exceptional litigator."

Michael H. Church headshot
Michael Church

Litigation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It is my pleasure to endorse Troy Nelson as an outstanding attorney. Troy is highly skilled, professional and experienced and I recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice or representation."

Brad E Smith headshot
Brad Smith

Litigation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Troy. Several years ago, we acted as co-defense counsel in a tort defense case. Although our interests did not always align, I was always impressed with his legal knowledge and personality."

View All Endorsements
Jonathan Timothy Schwab headshot
Jonathan Schwab

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

H. Douglas Spruance III headshot
H. Douglas Spruance

Personal injury lawyer

Michael Bradley Love headshot
Michael Love

Employment and labor lawyer

Michael Bruce Hague headshot
Michael Hague

Litigation lawyer

Melody Dawn Farance headshot
Melody Farance

Litigation lawyer

Diana Nicole Ruff headshot
Diana Ruff

Litigation lawyer

Christopher Joseph Kerley headshot
Christopher Kerley

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Jenae Marie Ball headshot
Jenae Ball

Employment and labor lawyer

Todd R. Startzel headshot
Todd Startzel

Unknown lawyer

Eric James Sachtjen headshot
Eric Sachtjen

Business lawyer

Jessica C. Allen headshot
Jessica Allen

Business lawyer

Jessie Lee Harris headshot
Jessie Harris

Litigation lawyer

Gregory C Hesler headshot
Gregory Hesler

Litigation lawyer

Matthew Zachary Crotty headshot
Matthew Crotty

Litigation lawyer

Frank Robert Hoover headshot
Frank Hoover

Mediation lawyer

Cynthia Lynne Schwartz headshot
Cynthia Schwartz

Litigation lawyer

Kathleen Heather Paukert headshot
Kathleen Paukert

Personal injury lawyer

Robert Franklin Greer II headshot
Robert Greer

Litigation lawyer

Scott Christopher Cifrese headshot
Scott Cifrese

Litigation lawyer

Ryan Best headshot
Ryan Best

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2018

Superb Rating, Avvo

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Superb Rating, Avvo

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Superb Rating, Avvo

2016

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2015

Superb Rating, Avvo

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Superb Rating, Avvo

2014

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Washngton Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2013

Superb Rating, Avvo

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Superb Rating, Avvo

2012

Best Answer, Avvo

2012

Exceptional Law Firm of the Year Award, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Spokane County

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Exceptional Law Firm of the Year Award, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Spokane County

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbel

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

Linden Cup Best Brief, Gonzaga University School of Law

1997

Articles Editor, Gonzaga Law Review

1997

Linden Cup Best Oralist, Gonzaga University School of Law

1997

Cum Laude, Gonzaga University

1997

Regional Quarter finalist, National Moot Court

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Nelson & Associates, PLLC

2010 - 2018

Partner, Randall | Danskin, PS

2002 - 2010

Partner, Paine Hamblen, LLP

1997 - 2002

Associate, Paine Hamblen, LLP

1990 - 1994

Public School Teacher, Clark County School District (Nevada)

1990 - 1994

High School Athletic Coach (Football and Wrestling), Clark County School District (Nevada)

Associations

2001 - Present

US Supreme Court Bar

Member

2000 - Present

Wishing Star Foundation

Board of Directors

1998 - Present

Kootenai County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

US District Court of Idaho

Member

1997 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington

Member

1997 - Present

US District Court of Western Washington

Member

2010 - 2011

Spokane County Bar Judicial Ranking Committee

Memeber

1998 - 2009

Defense Research Institute

Member

1998 - 2009

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Former Representaive of Eastern Washington

1997 - 2009

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Eastern Washington Representative 2000-2001

Sample of Legal Cases

TB v. Spokane Valley HUB

$250k settlement

JK v. Chubb

Favorable settlement

Craig v. Wal-Mart

Defense verdict

Ruppert v. Shutts

Favorable settlement

Nieves v. Wal-Mart

Defense verdict

Minton v. Sacred Heart Medical Center

Dismissal on motion for summary judgment

Russell v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

Marshal v. Spokane Emergency Physicians

Dismissal on motion for summary judgment

Torres v. Wal-Mart

Defense verdict

Price v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

Grobben v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

Galvez v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

Schultz v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

Jackson v. Sacred Heart Medical Center

Favorable settlement

Uhlenkott v. Tri-State Memorial Hospital

Favorable settlement

Velazquez v. Craig Swapp and Associates

Settlement

Smith v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

LeBlanc v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

Kotur v. Wal-Mart

Favorable settlement

Intermountain Fair Housing v. St. Vincent Depaul

Favorable settlement

Crouch v. Sacred Heart Medical Center

Favorable settlement

Bledsoe v. Central Washington Railroad

Favorable settlement

Johnson v. Rubin

Defense verdict

Jones Produce v. Quincy Farm Chemical

Favorable settlement

Rodriquez v. Burlington Norther Santa Fe Railroad

Defense verdict

Broadbent/Brown v. Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad

Favorable verdict (jury verdict less than pre-trial offer)

Jensen v. Kettle Falls International Railroad

Favorable settlement

Lyden-Bruce v. Howell

Favorable verdict (jury verdict less than pre-trial offer)

Petrichelli v. Spencer

Defense verdict, affirmed by Washington State Court of Appeals

Gonzales v. MetLife

Defense verdict, affirmed by Washington State Court of Appeals

McAdams v. Montgomery

Defense verdict

Combs v. Allen

Defense verdict

Construction Managment v. Assurance Company of America

Defense verdict at trial court level, affirmed by Idaho Supreme Court

Hayward v. Richard K. Thurston, M.D.

Dismissal as to client, Dr. Thuston

Riggs v. PEMCO

Defense verdict

Gomez v. Sahn

Dismissal of client, affirmed by Washington State Court of Appeals

See More Legal Cases

Education

1997

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Master of Education

1990

State University of New York, College at Fredonia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Team Blaze Seminar

Rules of the Road: Your Rights and Dutiesas a Cyclist

2014

SCBA Evidence CLE

ER 703, 904 and 801

2012

Benton County Superior Court

Civil Trial - Slip and Fall

2012

Advanced Trial Advocacy

Tips from A Civil Litigator Practitioner

2010

Wishing Star Annual Meeting

Legal Issues Associated with Volunteering for Wishing Star (Auto, personal liability and vicarious liability)

2010

Annual Meeting

Bicycling and the Law

2009

Wishing Star Annual Meeting

Legal Issues Associated with Volunteering for Wishing Star (Auto, personal liability and vicarious liability)

2009

Adjuster Training Seminar

First Party UIM, UM and PIP Claims

2009

Adjuster Training Seminar

Claim Handling from Accident to Trial (video presentation)

2008

Wishing Star Annual Meeting

Legal Issues Associated with Volunteering for Wishing Star (Auto, personal liability and vicarious liability)

2008

Annual Education Seminar

District Court or Mandatory Arbitration

2007

Wishing Star Annual Meeting

Legal Issues Associated with Volunteering for Wishing Star (Auto, personal liability and vicarious liability)

2006

Wishing Star Annual Meeting

Legal Issues Associated with Volunteering for Wishing Star (Auto, personal liability and vicarious liability)

2006

Spokane Adjusters Association Annual Conference

Statute of Limitation in Personal Injury Cases

2005

Wishing Star Annual Meeting

Legal Issues Associated with Volunteering for Wishing Star (Auto, personal liability and vicarious liability)

2005

Litigation 101

Managing a Litigation Practice

2003

Education Seminar

Rules of the Road

2002

Annual Education Seminar

Impact of Mahler on Insurance Subrogation

2002

Advanced Legal Research and Writing

Appelate Briefing

2001

Spokane Adjusters Association Annual Seminar

UIM Claims

Publications

2015

Team Blaze Seminar Rules of the Road: Your Rights and Duties as a Cyclist

2014

Spokane County Bar Association Evidence CLE Evidence CLE written material

2007

Defense Research Institute (DRI) Quarterly Newsletter Service of Process Defenses in Washington

2004

In-House Defense Quarterly (DRI, Defense Research Institute) Defenses Available to Trucking Companies in Washington

1997

West's Education Law Reporter Do Clothes Make the Student: Free Speech and School Uniforms

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution