Attorney Nate Nelson

Meet
Nate Nelson

Nate is a founding partner at Nelson Jones. Prior to starting his own law firm, Nate was an associate at Alverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders in Las Vegas, Nevada and at Mumford Rawson in Salt Lake City, Utah. While in Nevada, Nate practiced in all areas of civil litigation with an emphasis in insurance defense, construction defect, and personal injury. At Mumford Rawson, Nate practiced in all areas of civil litigation with an emphasis in family law.  Nate currently practices in the areas of criminal defense, appellate law, family law, administrative law and personal injury.  

Prior to attending law school, Nate graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Midwestern State University, in Wichita Falls, Texas. While at Midwestern, Nate received various scholarships including an athletic scholarship to play shooting guard for the men's basketball team.

Nate attended law school at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law where he received a Juris Doctorate in 2009. During law school, Nate received a CALI award for the highest grade in Civil Procedure and worked as a teaching assistant for the first year legal writing class. He also played on the University of Utah Racquetball Team.

Nate is married and has four children. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, playing racquetball, riding dirt bikes, playing basketball, mountain biking, and fishing.

EDUCATION

  • Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, B.A., Business Administration
  • University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, Juris Doctorate

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Utah State Bar
  • Nevada State Bar

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

  • Abeloe v. Russo, et al. Case No. 2:12CV839DAK (D. Utah 2015)
  • Brown v. Sandy City Appeals Board, 2014 UT App 158
  • Hollenbach v. Salt Lake City Civil Service Commission, 2016 UT App 64
  • Aiono v. Utah Department of Corrections, 2017 UT App 143
  • Palmer v. St. George City Council, et al. 2018 UT App 94

Why Choose Nelson Jones?

Personalized Legal Service

We recognize that no two personal injury cases are the same, with a different impact and set of circumstances every time. That's why our attorneys craft a personalized plan for each of our clients.

Willing to Fight For You

We will aggressively pursue fair compensation for you, meaning we're not afraid to go to court if necessary. Our attorneys are seasoned litigators who will fight to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.

Hassle-free & Transparent

We make the legal process of resolving your personal injury case as stress-free as possible. You'll get one-on-one contact with an attorney as your guide, answering your questions and keeping you informed as needed.

Committed to Community & Ethics

As a part of the Utah community, we are committed not just to our clients but to the betterment of our community as a whole. We take pride in our ethical approach to law and our role in ensuring justice is accessible to everyone.

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