Atty. Nelson A. Diaz

Atty. Nelson A. Diaz

Nelson A. Diaz is a lawyer practicing government, alternative dispute resolution, general litigation.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Nelson A. Diaz at a glance

Nelson A. Diaz is a litigation, government, and adr attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1973), District of Columbia (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at National Judicial College, University of Nevada, Reno (General Jurisdiction, 1982) and Temple University Law School (J.D. Honorary, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American and National (Member, Judicial Council) Bar Associations Hispanic Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nelson A. Diaz is a lawyer practicing government, alternative dispute resolution, general litigation
  • Nelson received a degree from National Judicial College, University of Nevada, Reno in 1982, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Nelson practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Nelson A. Diaz's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Nelson A. Diaz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Nelson A. Diaz is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Nelson A. Diaz is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nelson A. Diaz

Where is Nelson A. Diaz's law office located?
Nelson A. Diaz's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nelson A. Diaz handle?
Nelson A. Diaz focuses on litigation, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Nelson A. Diaz practiced law?
Nelson A. Diaz has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Nelson A. Diaz go to law school?
Nelson A. Diaz earned their education at (General Jurisdiction, 1982); (J.D. Honorary, 1972).
How can I contact Nelson A. Diaz for a consultation?
You can contact Nelson A. Diaz 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 Nelson A. Diaz received?
Nelson A. Diaz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

General Jurisdiction
National Judicial College, University of Nevada, Reno
- 1982
J.D. Honorary
Temple University Law School
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1998

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