Atty. Brian RM Nelson

Atty. Brian RM Nelson

Mr. Nelson was raised in Orange County, California.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 15 Years Experience 15 year
Call (949) 805-1104

Profile Summary

About Brian RM Nelson at a glance

Brian RM Nelson is an Associate based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Ringstad And Sanders Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (2011), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2011), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2011). Educated at Chapman University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California B.A. Philosophy (—). Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Nelson was raised in Orange County, California
  • He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2008
  • He attended Chapman University School of Law (now called Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law), where he obtained his juris doctorate in 2011
  • Mr. Nelson started with Ringstad & Sanders LLP as a summer clerk during the summer of 2009, and returned as a summer clerk in the summer of 2010
  • After taking the California Bar examination in July of 2011, Mr. Nelson worked for Ringstad & Sanders LLP as a post-bar clerk until November, 2011, when he officially passed the California Bar examination
  • After being sworn in to practice before the Federal District Courts in the Central District and Southern District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of California, he became an associate attorney with Ringstad & Sanders LLP. As an associate, Mr. Nelson has gained considerable experience in all areas of bankruptcy law and practice, especially in representing creditors, creditors committees, and debtors in complex corporate restructuring cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
  • Litigation Percentage • 70% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Representative Clients • Crystal Cathedral Ministries (Creditors Committee) • Cole Equipment, Inc. • E.M
  • Thomas Management, Inc. • Dynamic Builders, Inc. Professional Associations and Memberships • Orange County Bar Association, Member, 2011 - Present • Orange County Bankruptcy Forum, Member, 2011 - Present Past Employment Positions • Ringstad & Sanders LLP, Summer Law Clerk, 2009 - 2011

Practice Areas Explained

Brian RM Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Brian RM Nelson's law office located?
Brian RM Nelson's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Ringstad And Sanders Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian RM Nelson handle?
Brian RM Nelson focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian RM Nelson practiced law?
Brian RM Nelson has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Practice Areas

Education

Chapman University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of California B.A. Philosophy
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2011

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