Atty. Chad Edward Nelson

Atty. Chad Edward Nelson

Chad Edward Nelson is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates. Chad received a B.A. degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Cumberland Cumberland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Chad Edward Nelson at a glance

Chad Edward Nelson is a trusts attorney based in Cumberland, Rhode Island. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2008), Massachusetts (2008), and Connecticut (2011). Educated at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (B.A. Roger, 2004). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Member, National Lawyers Guild, •Affiliate Member, Rhode Island ACLU, and •Member, Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Cumberland, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chad Edward Nelson is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates
  • Chad received a B.A. degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Chad practices in Cumberland, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Chad Edward Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

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Where is Chad Edward Nelson's law office located?
Chad Edward Nelson's law practice is located in Cumberland, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chad Edward Nelson handle?
Chad Edward Nelson focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Chad Edward Nelson practiced law?
Chad Edward Nelson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Chad Edward Nelson go to law school?
Chad Edward Nelson earned their education at (B.A. Roger, 2004).
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Practice Areas

Education

B.A. Roger
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 2008
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2008
Connecticut
Admitted: 2011

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