Atty. Rodney K. Nelson

Atty. Rodney K. Nelson

Order of the Coif. Member, Moot Court Honor Board.

Yakima Yakima 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

Rodney K. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Rodney K. Nelson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Rodney K. Nelson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rodney K. Nelson

Where is Rodney K. Nelson's law office located?
Rodney K. Nelson's law practice is located in Yakima, Washington. The firm is Abeyta Nelson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rodney K. Nelson handle?
Rodney K. Nelson focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Rodney K. Nelson practiced law?
Rodney K. Nelson has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Rodney K. Nelson go to law school?
Rodney K. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Rodney K. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Rodney K. 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 Rodney K. Nelson received?
Rodney K. Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1978
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
Washington
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District, Eastern District of Washington
Admitted: 1980

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