Atty. Rodney K. Nelson
Order of the Coif. Member, Moot Court Honor Board.
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About Rodney K. Nelson at a glance
Rodney K. Nelson is a Member based in Yakima, Washington, practicing at Abeyta Nelson. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Alaska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1978), Washington (1979), and U.S. District, Eastern District of Washington (1980). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1978) and University of Washington (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Yakima, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Order of the Coif
- Member, Moot Court Honor Board
- Named as Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics, 2001—
- Contributing Author, Chapter, "Discovery in Auto Cases - Practical Tips," in WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, Vol
- II, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
- Judge Pro Tem, Yakima County Superior Court, 1992—
- Volunteer Attorney, Yakima's Volunteer Attorney Services
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Rodney K. Nelson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →
Rodney K. Nelson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →
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.
Rodney K. Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Rodney K. Nelson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Washington →
Rodney K. Nelson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Yakima 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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