Atty. Jennifer A. Nelson

Atty. Jennifer A. Nelson

Ms. Jennifer A.

Portland Portland 23 yrs experience 23 year
Call (971) 497-0394 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jennifer A. Nelson at a glance

Jennifer A. Nelson is a Shareholder based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on ssd, class action, wage & hour, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (2003). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 2003) and University of Idaho (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Jennifer A. Nelson is a lawyer practicing class actions, leaves of absence and disability accommodation, wage and hour and 1 other area of law
  • Jennifer A. received a B.A. degree from University of Idaho in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Jennifer A. practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer A. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer A. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Jennifer A. Nelson is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jennifer A. Nelson

Where is Jennifer A. Nelson's law office located?
Jennifer A. Nelson's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer A. Nelson handle?
Jennifer A. Nelson focuses on ssd, class action, wage & hour, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Jennifer A. Nelson practiced law?
Jennifer A. Nelson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Jennifer A. Nelson go to law school?
Jennifer A. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Jennifer A. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Jennifer A. 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.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 2003
B.A.
University of Idaho
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 2003

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