Atty. Katy A. Nelson

Atty. Katy A. Nelson

Katy has spent her entire law career advising insurance companies concerning a wide variety of primary and excess insurance product for surplus lines and domestic carriers. Katy has extensive experience litigating coverage issues in both state and federal courts.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Katy A. Nelson at a glance

Katy A. Nelson is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1994) and California State University, Northridge (B.A. Journalism, 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katy has spent her entire law career advising insurance companies concerning a wide variety of primary and excess insurance product for surplus lines and domestic carriers
  • Katy has extensive experience litigating coverage issues in both state and federal courts
  • She has helped insurers recoup indemnity payments and defended them in bad faith litigation in the trial courts and on appeal
  • She has also focused on complex construction defect coverage and litigation, representing insurers of owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors in construction defect matters throughout California
  • In both litigated and non-litigated matters, Katy has assisted insurer clients with the drafting of policy endorsements and guided them through complex rescission issues
  • Katy graduated magna cum laude from California State University at Northridge with a dual degree in Journalism and Political Science, and was named Journalist of the Year in 1984
  • She attended Loyola Law School's evening classes on a scholarship while working full time in a law firm
  • She earned her Juris Doctor degree and was admitted to the California Bar in 1994

Practice Areas Explained

Katy A. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katy A. 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.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Los Angeles 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 Katy A. Nelson

Where is Katy A. Nelson's law office located?
Katy A. Nelson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katy A. Nelson handle?
Katy A. Nelson focuses on business, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Katy A. Nelson practiced law?
Katy A. Nelson has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Katy A. Nelson go to law school?
Katy A. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Journalism, 1984).
How can I contact Katy A. Nelson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Katy A. Nelson received?
Katy A. Nelson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1994
B.A. Journalism
California State University, Northridge
- 1984

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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