Atty. Eric John Nelson
Eric John Nelson is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, criminal defense. Eric received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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Eric John Nelson is a criminal defense and employment attorney based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2005) and Admitted to The State Bar of California (2012). Educated at Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (—). Serves clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric John Nelson is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, criminal defense
- Eric received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Eric practices in Santa Cruz, CA
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Cruz are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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