Atty. Matthew Harlin Nelson

Atty. Matthew Harlin Nelson

Matthew Harlin Nelson is a lawyer practicing employment, labor & benefits, audits, counseling & training, employment and 8 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University, in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Morgantown Morgantown 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Harlin Nelson at a glance

Matthew Harlin Nelson is an Associate based in Morgantown, West Virginia, practicing at Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, wage & hour, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2005) and West Virginia Northern District of West Virginia Southern District of West Virginia Northern Distric (2006). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D. Dean, 2005) and West Virginia University, (B.A. Political, 2002). Serands clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Harlin Nelson is a lawyer practicing employment, labor & benefits, audits, counseling & training, employment and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University, in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices at Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC in Morgantown, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Harlin Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Matthew Harlin Nelson is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in West Virginia →

Workplace Discrimination

Matthew Harlin Nelson is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in West Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Harlin Nelson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Matthew Harlin Nelson is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew Harlin Nelson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Harlin Nelson

Where is Matthew Harlin Nelson's law office located?
Matthew Harlin Nelson's law practice is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The firm is Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Harlin Nelson handle?
Matthew Harlin Nelson focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, wage & hour, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Matthew Harlin Nelson practiced law?
Matthew Harlin Nelson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Harlin Nelson go to law school?
Matthew Harlin Nelson earned their education at (J.D. Dean, 2005); (B.A. Political, 2002).
How can I contact Matthew Harlin Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Harlin 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.

Education

J.D. Dean
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 2005
B.A. Political
West Virginia University,
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2005
West Virginia Northern District of West Virginia Southern District of West Virginia Northern Distric
Admitted: 2006

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