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Atty. Mark A. Nelson

Atty. Mark A. Nelson

Mark Nelson is a top rated lawyer that has been recognized as one of America's Most Honored Lawyers noted to be among the Top 1% of American Lawyers. He is a Member of The Mississippi Bar and The Louisiana State Bar Association (inactive).

Hattiesburg Hattiesburg 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark A. Nelson at a glance

Mark A. Nelson is a Member based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, practforg at Nelson Law PLLC. They haand 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (inactive) (Inactive) (1985). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D. Associate, 1982) and University of South Alabama (B.A. Who, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hattiesburg, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Mark Nelson is a top rated lawyer that has been recognized as one of America's Most Honored Lawyers noted to be among the Top 1% of American Lawyers
  • He is a Member of The Mississippi Bar and The Louisiana State Bar Association (inactive)
  • Nelson is Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale and was Selected as a Super Lawyer each year since 2011
  • While in Law School he was Associate and Research Editor of The Mississippi Law Journal, 1981-82, and a Member of the Journal of Space Law, 1982
  • Nelson was a Law Clerk to The Honorable Emmett R. Cox, U.S
  • District Judge, U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, 1983-84
  • He is a member of the legal Honorary, Phi Delta Phi
  • Nelson was a Lecturer for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Carey University, Medical Jurisprudence, 2011-13
  • Mark was appointed to the Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Discipline, 2005, and served on the Mississippi Bar Complaint Tribunal, 2004-10
  • He is an active Member of the Bar Committee, Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program, 2016-20
  • Nelson was recognized by a Lifetime Achievement Award, by America's Top 100 Lawyers
  • He is a member of the Federal Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practforg law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Hattiesburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Mark A. Nelson

Where is Mark A. Nelson's law office located?
Mark A. Nelson's law practice is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The firm is Nelson Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Mark A. Nelson practiced law?
Mark A. Nelson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Mark A. Nelson go to law school?
Mark A. Nelson earned their education at (J.D. Associate, 1982); (B.A. Who, 1979).
How can I contact Mark A. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Mark 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.
What awards or recognition has Mark A. Nelson receiandd?
Mark A. Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Associate
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1982
B.A. Who
University of South Alabama
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana (inactive) (Inactive)
Admitted: 1985

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