Atty. Carla S. Nelson

Atty. Carla S. Nelson

Ms. Carla S.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (213) 652-2241 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Carla S. Nelson at a glance

Carla S. Nelson is a real estate, ip, tax, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Patent and Trademark Office Texas Southern District/Bankrupt (1984). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1983) and Rice University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Carla S. Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • Carla received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Carla practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Carla S. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Carla S. Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Carla S. Nelson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Carla S. Nelson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Los Angeles 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carla S. Nelson

Where is Carla S. Nelson's law office located?
Carla S. Nelson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla S. Nelson handle?
Carla S. Nelson focuses on real estate, ip, tax, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Carla S. Nelson practiced law?
Carla S. Nelson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Carla S. Nelson go to law school?
Carla S. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Carla S. Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1983
B.A.
Rice University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Patent and Trademark Office Texas Southern District/Bankrupt
Admitted: 1984

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