Atty. Stephen Lester Nelson

Atty. Stephen Lester Nelson

Stephen Lester Nelson is a lawyer practicing appeals, corporate & incorporation, commercial and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S.L. degree from Western State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Stephen Lester Nelson at a glance

Stephen Lester Nelson is a formation, business, product liability, insurance, and appellate attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California U.S. (1977). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Western State University (B.S.L., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director - Attorney Division, Memberships & Affiliations Lawyer Pilots Bar Association National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association Aviation Insurance Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Lester Nelson is a lawyer practicing appeals, corporate & incorporation, commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S.L. degree from Western State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Stephen practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Lester Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Stephen Lester Nelson is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

Stephen Lester Nelson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

Stephen Lester Nelson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Stephen Lester Nelson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Lester Nelson

Where is Stephen Lester Nelson's law office located?
Stephen Lester Nelson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Lester Nelson handle?
Stephen Lester Nelson focuses on formation, business, product liability, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Lester Nelson practiced law?
Stephen Lester Nelson has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Stephen Lester Nelson go to law school?
Stephen Lester Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S.L., 1974).
How can I contact Stephen Lester Nelson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen Lester Nelson received?
Stephen Lester Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 1977
B.S.L.
Western State University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1977

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