Atty. Phil J. Nelson

Atty. Phil J. Nelson

Mr. Phil J.

Portland Portland 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Phil J. Nelson at a glance

Phil J. Nelson is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Slinde Nelson, LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2001) and Washington (2011). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 2001) and Southern Oregon State College (B.S., 1997). Active member of Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Phil J. Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment litigation, personal injury
  • Phil J. received a B.S. degree from Southern Oregon State College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Phil J. practices at Slinde Nelson, LLC in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Phil J. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Phil J. Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Phil J. Nelson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Phil J. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

Phil J. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phil J. Nelson

Where is Phil J. Nelson's law office located?
Phil J. Nelson's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Slinde Nelson, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phil J. Nelson handle?
Phil J. Nelson focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Phil J. Nelson practiced law?
Phil J. Nelson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Phil J. Nelson go to law school?
Phil J. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Phil J. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Phil J. Nelson 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 2001
B.S.
Southern Oregon State College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2011

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