About
Rod Nelson became raised inside the Yakima Valley and chose to go back to Central Washington after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Washington in 1975, and from the University of Washington School of Law in 1978 in the pinnacle 10% of his magnificence. Nelson commenced his law exercise in Alaska in 1978 earlier than returning in 1979 to exercise in Washington State.
As a volunteer legal professional for the Yakima County Volunteer Lawyer Services, Nelson changed into identified as Volunteer Lawyer of the Year in 2009, and has served as Judge Pro Tem for Yakima County Superior Court. He is a past member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Board of Governors and past president of the Yakima County Bar Association. He is AV-rated by means of Martindale Hubbell, and has been named a Top a hundred Super Lawyer and Super Lawyer by using Washington Law & Politics almost each yr in view that 2001. According to AVVO, an unbiased online attorney rating service, he's one of the top rated attorneys in Yakima County.
Nelson is a non-public harm legal professional specializing in car accidents, merchandise liability, workplace and nursing domestic injuries. His modern-day practice emphasis is wildland fireplace claims. He was the lead plaintiff’s counsel in litigation for the 2012 Taylor Bridge Fire close to Cle Elum, Washington, which resulted in a 60 million greenback settlement for hearth victims. Rod is a published legal writer and common lecturer. He prides himself in giving friendly, non-public service to his customers.
When he isn't practicing law, Nelson spends his free time snowboarding or hiking mountains. Nelson s ascents include Cho Oyu Mountain in the Himalayas, the 6th highest height inside the international; Huascaran, the fourth maximum peak in the Peruvian Andes; the North Ridge of the Grand Teton; Mt. Rainier s Liberty Ridge; and Yosemite s El Capitan and Half Dome. Nelson additionally has a black belt in Shudokan Karate.
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Legal Issues
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Car Accidents
- Wildland Fire
Costs
- Free Consultation
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Conditional Fees
33%
Certificates
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Lawyer/Partner
Abeyta Nelson Injury Law
1981
Educations
Graduation year: 1975
Graduation year: 1971
