Atty. David H. Nelson
David Hyland Nelson was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana in 1955. He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1977.
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David H. Nelson is a Member based in Monroe, Louisiana, practicing at Nelson Zentner Sartor & Snellings, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on product liability and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1981). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1981) and Louisiana Tech University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fourth Judicial District, Louisiana State (Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 1989 District Seven Representative, 1986-1987) Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Monroe, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Hyland Nelson was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana in 1955
- He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1977
- He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Herbert Law Center in 1981
- Upon graduation David moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where he began practicing with an established defense firm handling various types of insurance defense litigation
- In August of 2001, David and his three partners left to form the firm of Nelson, Zentner, Sartor & Snellings, LLC, where he currently practices
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Monroe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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