Atty. James Matthew Nelson
James Matthew Nelson is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, medical law, employment litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Matthew Nelson is a Member based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Donnelly Nelson Depolo & Murray, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at Armstrong College (J.D., 1979) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alameda County and Contra Costa County Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Litigation Section) Association of Defense Counsel American Board of Trial Advocates Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Matthew Nelson is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, medical law, employment litigation and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at Donnelly Nelson Depolo & Murray, LLP in Walnut Creek, CA
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Matthew Nelson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Matthew Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James Matthew Nelson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
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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 Walnut Creek 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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