Atty. Jonathan D. Nelson

Atty. Jonathan D. Nelson

Jonathan Nelson is a skilled and experienced litigator who handles the defense of substantial and complex injury and loss claims. He has handled civil claims at the State and Federal trial courts in the District of Columbia and in Maryland, as well as in appellate courts.

Baltimore Baltimore 17 Years Experience 17 year
Call (443) 909-4077

Profile Summary

About Jonathan D. Nelson at a glance

Jonathan D. Nelson is a Shareholder based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, hoa, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2009), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2011), and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Washington University (A.B., 2006). Active member of Bar Association of Baltimore City Maryland State Bar Association District of Columbia Bar, United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Serves clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Nelson is a skilled and experienced litigator who handles the defense of substantial and complex injury and loss claims
  • He has handled civil claims at the State and Federal trial courts in the District of Columbia and in Maryland, as well as in appellate courts
  • He currently directs the firm’s D.C. practice
  • Mr. Nelson graduated with College Honors from Washington University in St. Louis
  • He then attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2009
  • While pursuing his studies, Mr. Nelson acted both as a judicial intern in the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland for the Honorable James R. Eyler and as a student attorney sworn into the Maryland State Bar practicing in the University of Baltimore School of Law Family Law Clinic
  • After graduating from law school, Mr. Nelson served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Pamela J. White in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City
  • Mr. Nelson joined the firm after his judicial clerkship, and became a member of its insurance defense litigation group
  • He has continued to concentrate his practice in that field, working cooperatively, efficiently, and effectively with insurance carriers and their insureds to defend claims for serious injuries and disputed liability matters
  • Mr. Nelson advocacy for his clients extends beyond the trial courts to include appellate briefing and argument, both to protect favorable results won at trial, and to reverse contrary decisions wrongly made

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan D. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jonathan D. Nelson is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Construction Law

Jonathan D. Nelson is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Maryland →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Jonathan D. Nelson is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Maryland →

HOA & Condominium Law

Jonathan D. Nelson is one of 5,091 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jonathan D. Nelson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan D. Nelson

Where is Jonathan D. Nelson's law office located?
Jonathan D. Nelson's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan D. Nelson handle?
Jonathan D. Nelson focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, hoa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Jonathan D. Nelson practiced law?
Jonathan D. Nelson has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jonathan D. Nelson go to law school?
Jonathan D. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (A.B., 2006).
How can I contact Jonathan D. Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 2009
A.B.
Washington University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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