Atty. Manuel Craig Nelson

Atty. Manuel Craig Nelson

Manuel Craig Nelson is a lawyer practicing copyrights, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition and 10 other areas of law. Manuel Craig received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Hawthorne Hawthorne 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Manuel Craig Nelson at a glance

Manuel Craig Nelson is a patent, trademark, copyright, family law, and employment attorney based in Hawthorne, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1995), New York (1996), and California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D. Electrical, 1994) and University of Arizona (B.S. Electrical, 1984). Serands clients in Hawthorne, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Manuel Craig Nelson is a lawyer practicing copyrights, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition and 10 other areas of law
  • Manuel Craig received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Manuel Craig practices in Hawthorne, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Manuel Craig Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Family Law

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Employment Law

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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 Hawthorne 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 Manuel Craig Nelson

Where is Manuel Craig Nelson's law office located?
Manuel Craig Nelson's law practice is located in Hawthorne, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Manuel Craig Nelson handle?
Manuel Craig Nelson focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Manuel Craig Nelson practiced law?
Manuel Craig Nelson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Manuel Craig Nelson go to law school?
Manuel Craig Nelson earned their education at (J.D. Electrical, 1994); (B.S. Electrical, 1984).
How can I contact Manuel Craig Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Electrical
University of Arizona
- 1994
B.S. Electrical
University of Arizona
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1996
California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2003

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