Atty. Paul Douglas Nelson
Paul Douglas Nelson is a lawyer practicing class action, business, appellate and 6 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Lewis and Clark College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Paul Douglas Nelson is a Shareholder based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and Oregon (1975). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Lewis and Clark College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former Officer and Director) Association of Ski Defense Attorneys (Founder, American Bar Association Bar Association of San Francisco American Law Firm Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Douglas Nelson is a lawyer practicing class action, business, appellate and 6 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Lewis and Clark College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Paul practices at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC in San Francisco, CA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Paul Douglas Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul Douglas Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Paul Douglas Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Paul Douglas Nelson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Paul Douglas Nelson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
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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 San Francisco 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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