Atty. Brian L. Nelson

Atty. Brian L. Nelson

Mr. Brian L.

College Park College Park 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (301) 798-4454 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Brian L. Nelson at a glance

Brian L. Nelson is a business, ip, m&a, litigation, and international attorney based in College Park, Maryland. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), Illinois (1984), and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Harvard University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in College Park, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Brian L. Nelson is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, international commercial, litigation management and 3 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Brian practices in College Park, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Brian L. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian L. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian L. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian L. Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maryland →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian L. Nelson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian L. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Brian L. Nelson is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in College Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian L. Nelson

Where is Brian L. Nelson's law office located?
Brian L. Nelson's law practice is located in College Park, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian L. Nelson handle?
Brian L. Nelson focuses on business, ip, m&a, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Brian L. Nelson practiced law?
Brian L. Nelson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Brian L. Nelson go to law school?
Brian L. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Brian L. Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
Illinois
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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