Atty. Paul Jan Nelson
Paul Jan Nelson is a lawyer practicing divorce and separation, child custody, child support and 12 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Paul Jan Nelson is a Managing Partner based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Nelson Kirkman- Family Law Attorneys. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, business, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and United States District Court, Central District of California (2018). Educated at University of West Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Utah (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Jan Nelson is a lawyer practicing divorce and separation, child custody, child support and 12 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Paul practices at Nelson Kirkman- Family Law Attorneys in Newport Beach, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Jan Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Paul Jan Nelson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
Paul Jan Nelson is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul Jan Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Paul Jan Nelson is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →
Paul Jan Nelson is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony 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 Newport Beach 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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