Atty. Nelson Baldwin Spear

Atty. Nelson Baldwin Spear

Nelson Baldwin Spear is a lawyer practicing contract law, civil litigation, gaming law and 4 other areas of law. Nelson received a degree from New Mexico Junior College in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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Profile Summary

About Nelson Baldwin Spear at a glance

Nelson Baldwin Spear is a contracts, criminal defense, litigation, environmental, and government attorney based in Midland, Texas. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1993), U.S. Supreme Court (1999), and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals New Mexico District Court Texas Western District Court (2016). Educated at Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and New Mexico Junior College (Cert., 1983). Serands clients in Midland, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nelson Baldwin Spear is a lawyer practicing contract law, civil litigation, gaming law and 4 other areas of law
  • Nelson received a degree from New Mexico Junior College in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Nelson practices in Midland, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Nelson Baldwin Spear's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nelson Baldwin Spear

Where is Nelson Baldwin Spear's law office located?
Nelson Baldwin Spear's law practice is located in Midland, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nelson Baldwin Spear handle?
Nelson Baldwin Spear focuses on contracts, criminal defense, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Nelson Baldwin Spear practiced law?
Nelson Baldwin Spear has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Nelson Baldwin Spear go to law school?
Nelson Baldwin Spear earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (Cert., 1983).
How can I contact Nelson Baldwin Spear for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washburn University School of Law
- 1990
Cert.
New Mexico Junior College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999
Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals New Mexico District Court Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 2016

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