Atty. Craig L. Nelson

Atty. Craig L. Nelson

Craig L. Nelson is a lawyer practicing corporate counsel, labor relations and employment law, workers' compensation.

Lincoln Lincoln 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig L. Nelson at a glance

Craig L. Nelson is an Asst. Pub. Def. based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1986). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1986) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig L. Nelson is a lawyer practicing corporate counsel, labor relations and employment law, workers' compensation
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Craig practices in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Craig L. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Craig L. Nelson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Craig L. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Craig L. Nelson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig L. Nelson

Where is Craig L. Nelson's law office located?
Craig L. Nelson's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig L. Nelson handle?
Craig L. Nelson focuses on employment, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Craig L. Nelson practiced law?
Craig L. Nelson has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Craig L. Nelson go to law school?
Craig L. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Craig L. Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1986
B.A.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1986

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