Atty. Mary E. Nelson

Atty. Mary E. Nelson

Mary is a shareholder with Crivello, Nichols and Hall, S.C. and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. For over 35 years, Mary has defended lawsuits in state and federal courts in Wisconsin, and has extensive experience consulting with and representing private and municipal employers in state and federal matters before the Equal Rights Division and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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About Mary E. Nelson at a glance

Mary E. Nelson is an attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practforg at Crivello, Nichols & Hall SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin, United States, U.S. Court of Appeals - Seventh Circuit, Illinois, U.S. District Court - Northern District of Illinois, and Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Western District of Wisconsin. Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1988) and University of Massachusetts Lowell (—, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mary is a shareholder with Crivello, Nichols and Hall, S.C. and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors
  • For over 35 years, Mary has defended lawsuits in state and federal courts in Wisconsin, and has extensive experience consulting with and representing private and municipal employers in state and federal matters before the Equal Rights Division and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • She consults with and advises clients on matters regarding personnel policies, practices and procedures, discrimination complaints, internal disputes and investigations, and grievance processes
  • Mary is Peer Review Rated as AV Preeminent, which is the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practforg law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Mary E. Nelson's law office located?
Mary E. Nelson's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Crivello, Nichols & Hall SC. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
Where did Mary E. Nelson go to law school?
Mary E. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (—, 1985).
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What awards or recognition has Mary E. Nelson receiandd?
Mary E. Nelson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1988
University of Massachusetts Lowell
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
United States, U.S. Court of Appeals - Seventh Circuit
Illinois, U.S. District Court - Northern District of Illinois
Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Western District of Wisconsin
Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin

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