Atty. Douglas C. Nelson

Atty. Douglas C. Nelson

Mr. Douglas C.

Phoenix Phoenix 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (480) 602-7769 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas C. Nelson at a glance

Douglas C. Nelson is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Law Office Of Douglas C Nelson P C. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1971), Arizona (1977), and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1979). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1971) and University of Nebraska (B.S. University, 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maricopa County, Nebraska State, Federal (President, Arizona Chapter, 1983-1984) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Arizona American Association of Agricultural Law American Agricultural Economics Association American Water Resources Association. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Douglas C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial law, energy law and 8 other areas of law
  • Douglas C. received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Douglas C. practices at Law Office of Douglas C. Nelson, P.C. in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas C. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas C. 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Douglas C. Nelson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Arizona →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas C. Nelson

Where is Douglas C. Nelson's law office located?
Douglas C. Nelson's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Law Office Of Douglas C Nelson P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas C. Nelson handle?
Douglas C. Nelson focuses on business, real estate, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Douglas C. Nelson practiced law?
Douglas C. Nelson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Douglas C. Nelson go to law school?
Douglas C. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S. University, 1968).
How can I contact Douglas C. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas C. Nelson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas C. Nelson received?
Douglas C. Nelson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska
- 1971
B.S. University
University of Nebraska
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1971
Arizona
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1979

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