Atty. Scott Michael Nelson

Atty. Scott Michael Nelson

Mr. Scott Michael Nelson is a lawyer practicing compensation & employment, litigation, dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Scott Michael Nelson at a glance

Scott Michael Nelson is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Baker & McKenzie LLP. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern Di (1996). Educated at Creighton University (J.D. Finance, 1996) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A. Finance, 1993). Actiand member of Houston (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation) and American (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation) Houston Management Lawyers Forum. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Scott Michael Nelson is a lawyer practicing compensation & employment, litigation, dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Scott practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Houston, TX

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Scott Michael Nelson's law office located?
Scott Michael Nelson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Baker & McKenzie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Scott Michael Nelson practiced law?
Scott Michael Nelson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Scott Michael Nelson go to law school?
Scott Michael Nelson earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 1996); (B.S.B.A. Finance, 1993).
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Education

J.D. Finance
Creighton University
- 1996
B.S.B.A. Finance
Creighton University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern Di
Admitted: 1996

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