Atty. Richard C. Nelson

Atty. Richard C. Nelson

Richard C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard C. Nelson at a glance

Richard C. Nelson is a wills, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, and personal injury attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Washington (1962). Educated at University of Washington (LL.B., 1962) and Seattle University (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Richard practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Richard C. Nelson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Washington →

Contracts

Richard C. Nelson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

Richard C. Nelson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Richard C. Nelson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →

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.

Richard C. Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard C. Nelson

Where is Richard C. Nelson's law office located?
Richard C. Nelson's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Nelson handle?
Richard C. Nelson focuses on wills, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Richard C. Nelson practiced law?
Richard C. Nelson has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Richard C. Nelson go to law school?
Richard C. Nelson earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.A., 1959).
How can I contact Richard C. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Richard C. 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.
What awards or recognition has Richard C. Nelson received?
Richard C. Nelson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
University of Washington
- 1962
B.A.
Seattle University
- 1959

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1962

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