Atty. James Carl Nelson

Atty. James Carl Nelson

James Carl Nelson is a lawyer practicing business law, business and real estate litigation. James received a degree from Indiana University Bloomington School of Law, IN, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Sausalito Sausalito 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About James Carl Nelson at a glance

James Carl Nelson is a business, real estate, and estate litigation attorney based in Sausalito, California. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1967) and California (1970). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1967) and Indiana University Bloomington School of Law, IN Northwestern University, Evanston IL (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sausalito, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Carl Nelson is a lawyer practicing business law, business and real estate litigation
  • James received a degree from Indiana University Bloomington School of Law, IN, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices in Sausalito, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Carl Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Carl 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.

James Carl Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

James Carl Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust Litigation

James Carl Nelson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Sausalito 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Carl Nelson

Where is James Carl Nelson's law office located?
James Carl Nelson's law practice is located in Sausalito, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Carl Nelson handle?
James Carl Nelson focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Carl Nelson practiced law?
James Carl Nelson has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James Carl Nelson go to law school?
James Carl Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (—).
How can I contact James Carl Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact James Carl 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 James Carl Nelson received?
James Carl Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1967
Indiana University Bloomington School of Law, IN Northwestern University, Evanston IL
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1967
California
Admitted: 1970

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