Appe & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 39+ Years Experience
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About Daniel B. Nelson at a Glance
Daniel B. Nelson is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Pursley Law Firm, PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court T (1987). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1987) and Creighton University B.B.A. University of Houston Business School M.B.A. (—). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Bar Association of the Fifth Circuit Houston and Texas Young Lawyers Association Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel B. Nelson
- Mr. Daniel B. Nelson is a lawyer practicing appe, appellate practice, appellate: civil and 18 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.B.A. degree from Creighton University, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Daniel practices at The Pursley Law Firm, PLLC in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel B. Nelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel B. Nelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Contracts in Houston
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Medical Malpractice in Houston
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Houston
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Houston
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Daniel B. Nelson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel B. Nelson's practice in the field of contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel B. Nelson brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, medical malpractice, and personal injury, Daniel B. Nelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Daniel B. Nelson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel B. Nelson Handles in Houston
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