Atty. Brittany J Nelson

Atty. Brittany J Nelson

Brittany J Nelson is a lawyer practicing general practice, bankruptcy & business reorganizations, business litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law. Brittany received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Washington Washington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Brittany J Nelson at a glance

Brittany J Nelson is a Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, trade secrets, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Utah (Inactive) (2003), District of Columbia (2008), and Virginia (2011). Educated at Harvard University (A.B., 2000) and Georgetown University Law Center J.D. cum laude Georgetown University Law Center J.D. 2003 Senior Articles and Notes Editor Georgetown University Law Center J.D. American Criminal Law Review (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brittany J Nelson is a lawyer practicing general practice, bankruptcy & business reorganizations, business litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law
  • Brittany received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Brittany practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Brittany J Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brittany J 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Trade Secrets

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Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brittany J Nelson

Where is Brittany J Nelson's law office located?
Brittany J Nelson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brittany J Nelson handle?
Brittany J Nelson focuses on business, bankruptcy, trade secrets, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Brittany J Nelson practiced law?
Brittany J Nelson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Brittany J Nelson go to law school?
Brittany J Nelson earned their education at (A.B., 2000); (—).
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Education

A.B.
Harvard University
- 2000
Georgetown University Law Center J.D. cum laude Georgetown University Law Center J.D. 2003 Senior Articles and Notes Editor Georgetown University Law Center J.D. American Criminal Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Utah (Inactive)
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008
Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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