Atty. Marshall J. Nelson

Atty. Marshall J. Nelson

Marshall J. Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, copyright, trademark and 23 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Marshall J. Nelson at a glance

Marshall J. Nelson is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and theft. Admitted to practice in Washington (1972). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Northwestern University (B.A. English, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Marshall J. Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, copyright, trademark and 23 other areas of law
  • Marshall received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Marshall practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Marshall J. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

Marshall J. Nelson is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Washington →

Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Marshall J. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Marshall J. Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Theft & Property Crimes

Marshall J. Nelson is one of 5,868 theft attorneys indexed nationally. Browse theft attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marshall J. Nelson

Where is Marshall J. Nelson's law office located?
Marshall J. Nelson's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marshall J. Nelson handle?
Marshall J. Nelson focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, theft. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Marshall J. Nelson practiced law?
Marshall J. Nelson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Marshall J. Nelson go to law school?
Marshall J. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A. English, 1965).
How can I contact Marshall J. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Marshall J. 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 Marshall J. Nelson received?
Marshall J. Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1972
B.A. English
Northwestern University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1972

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