Atty. Michael Dale Nelson

Atty. Michael Dale Nelson

Michael Dale Nelson is a lawyer practicing construction defect litigation, intellectual property. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Idaho, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Dale Nelson at a glance

Michael Dale Nelson is a ip and construction attorney based in Pleasanton, California. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in California (1972). Educated at Western State University J.D. (—) and University of Idaho B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Dale Nelson is a lawyer practicing construction defect litigation, intellectual property
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Idaho, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Michael practices in Pleasanton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Dale Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

Michael Dale Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Michael Dale Nelson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

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 Pleasanton 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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Where is Michael Dale Nelson's law office located?
Michael Dale Nelson's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Dale Nelson handle?
Michael Dale Nelson focuses on ip, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Dale Nelson practiced law?
Michael Dale Nelson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Michael Dale Nelson go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Dale Nelson received?
Michael Dale Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Western State University J.D.
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University of Idaho B.S.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972

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