Atty. Scott D. Nelson

Atty. Scott D. Nelson

Recipient, William P. Cunningham Award, University of Maryland School of Law.

Rockville Rockville 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott D. Nelson at a glance

Scott D. Nelson is a Member based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Walker, Murphy & Nelson, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2000), District of Columbia (2001), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2002). Educated at University of Maryland, School of Law (J.D., 2000) and James Madison University (B.A., 1995). Active member of Montgomery County (Member, Nominations and Elections Committee, 2008), Maryland State (Education Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 2004-2005. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Recipient, William P. Cunningham Award, University of Maryland School of Law
  • Order of Omega Honorary Leadership Society, James Madison University

Practice Areas Explained

Scott D. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott D. 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Scott D. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Scott D. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Scott D. Nelson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott D. Nelson

Where is Scott D. Nelson's law office located?
Scott D. Nelson's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Walker, Murphy & Nelson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott D. Nelson handle?
Scott D. Nelson focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Scott D. Nelson practiced law?
Scott D. Nelson has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Scott D. Nelson go to law school?
Scott D. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Scott D. Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland, School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
James Madison University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2002

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