Atty. Otha Nelson, Jr

Atty. Otha Nelson, Jr

Otha Nelson, Jr is a lawyer. Otha received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Otha Nelson, Jr at a glance

Otha Nelson, Jr is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Freeman Jackson Nelson, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998). Educated at Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans (J.D., 1997) and Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Otha Nelson, Jr is a lawyer
  • Otha received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Otha practices at Freeman Jackson Nelson, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Where is Otha Nelson, Jr's law office located?
Otha Nelson, Jr's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Freeman Jackson Nelson, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Otha Nelson, Jr practiced law?
Otha Nelson, Jr has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Otha Nelson, Jr go to law school?
Otha Nelson, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans
- 1997
B.S.
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998

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