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Atty. Richard P. Nelson

Atty. Richard P. Nelson

Richard P. Nelson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, health care litigation, arbitration and 1 other area of law.

Lincoln Lincoln 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard P. Nelson at a glance

Richard P. Nelson is an Of Counsel based in Lincoln, Nebraska, practicing at Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C.. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, health care, and adr. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1964), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1964), U.S. Supreme Court (1969), and District of Columbia (1970). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1964) and University of Nebraska (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lincoln, Nebraska State and American (Member, Sections on: Antitrust Health Law) Bar Associations National Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard P. Nelson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, health care litigation, arbitration and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska in 1962, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Richard practices at Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C. in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Richard P. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

Richard P. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Richard P. Nelson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Nebraska →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Richard P. Nelson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Nebraska →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard P. Nelson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard P. Nelson

Where is Richard P. Nelson's law office located?
Richard P. Nelson's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm is Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard P. Nelson handle?
Richard P. Nelson focuses on litigation, government, health care, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Richard P. Nelson practiced law?
Richard P. Nelson has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Richard P. Nelson go to law school?
Richard P. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact Richard P. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Richard P. 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 P. Nelson received?
Richard P. Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska
- 1964
B.A.
University of Nebraska
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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