Atty. John Louis Nelson

Atty. John Louis Nelson

John Louis Nelson is a lawyer practicing banking, probate, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Louis Nelson at a glance

John Louis Nelson is a Staff Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1986). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Louis Nelson is a lawyer practicing banking, probate, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John Louis Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Louis Nelson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Louis Nelson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Louis Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Securities Law

John Louis Nelson is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Minnesota →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

John Louis Nelson is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Louis Nelson

Where is John Louis Nelson's law office located?
John Louis Nelson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Louis Nelson handle?
John Louis Nelson focuses on probate, estate planning, business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John Louis Nelson practiced law?
John Louis Nelson has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Louis Nelson go to law school?
John Louis Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John Louis Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1986
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1986

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