Atty. Daniel R Nelson

Atty. Daniel R Nelson

Daniel R Nelson is a lawyer practicing municipal finance, governmental law, securities and 3 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from St.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel R Nelson at a glance

Daniel R Nelson is a business, real estate, and securities attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Best & Flanagan LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1980). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1980) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel R Nelson is a lawyer practicing municipal finance, governmental law, securities and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Daniel practices at Best & Flanagan LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel R Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel R 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.

Daniel R Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

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

Daniel R Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel R Nelson

Where is Daniel R Nelson's law office located?
Daniel R Nelson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Best & Flanagan LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel R Nelson handle?
Daniel R Nelson focuses on business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Daniel R Nelson practiced law?
Daniel R Nelson has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Daniel R Nelson go to law school?
Daniel R Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Daniel R Nelson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel R Nelson received?
Daniel R Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1980
B.A.
St. Olaf College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1980

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