Atty. Brian W. Nelson
Brian Nelson is a litigation attorney who specializes in business and corporate law, insurance claims, and construction defects. He represents businesses, associations, and individuals in all types of disputes and through all stages of litigation.
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Brian W. Nelson is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Educated at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Nelson is a litigation attorney who specializes in business and corporate law, insurance claims, and construction defects
- He represents businesses, associations, and individuals in all types of disputes and through all stages of litigation
- With experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous types of litigation, Brian is able to anticipate claims and arguments from opposing counsel and craft unique solutions and case management strategies that lead to successful resolutions
- Whether he is helping to start a new company, handling day-to-day business, or resolving legal disputes, Brian’s knowledge, determination, and experience help his clients achieve their goals in a cost-effective manner
- Brian’s clients appreciate his passion, client service, and drive to obtain a favorable result
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian W. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Brian W. Nelson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian W. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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